Richie quit the band in 1981 for a solo career. He released his self-titled debut in 1982. The album hit No. 3 on the charts and sold over 4 million copies. His follow up album, Can't Slow Down, sold over twice as many copies and won the Grammy for Album of the Year in '84. His third album, '86's Dancing on the Ceiling spawned such hits as Say You, Say Me, Dancing on the Ceiling, and Se La, but would be the end of his commercial success.
His 90's albums such as Back to Front, Louder Than Words, and Time all failed to achieve the previous decade's commercial success. Some of his recent work, such as the album Renaissance, has returned to his older style, hoping to achieve more success.
You Are Everything
Lionel Richie Lyrics
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There's only one love
Yours and mine
I've got so much love
And needing you so
My love for you
I'll never let go
All I want is to hold you
Let me show how much I love you baby (show you)
I don't mind and I don't mind (loving you)
Girl I love you
There's no one above you
You are the sun
You are the rain
That makes my life this foolish game
You need to know
I love you so
And I'd do it all again and again
Tell me it's true
I can't believe you do what you do
I've got so much love
And my love you'll see
We'll stay together, just you and me
I've got so much love
Only you (know me)
Tell me how to love you baby (show me)
I don't mind and I don't mind (tell me)
Girl, I love you
Always thinking of you
You are the sun
You are the rain
That makes my life this foolish game
You need to know
I love you so
And I'd do it all again and again
I know you know the way I feel
And I need your love for always
'Cause when I'm with you
I fall in love
Again and again and again, baby.
You are the sun
You are the rain
That makes my life this foolish game
You need to know
I love you so
And I'd do it all again and again
You are the sun
You are the rain, baby
That makes my life this foolish game
You need to know
I love you so
And I'd do it all again and again
You are the sun
You are the rain
That makes my life this foolish game
You need to know
I love you so
And I'd do it all again and again
You are the sun
You are the rain
That makes my life this foolish game
You need to know
I love you so
And I'd do it all again and again
The lyrics of Lionel Richie's song "You Are" express a deep and unconditional love that the singer has for his partner, with lines such as "All I want is to hold you, let me show how much I love you baby", "I've got so much love, and my love you'll see, we'll stay together, just you and me", and "And I need your love for always, 'cause when I'm with you I fall in love again and again and again, baby". The singer reassures his partner that they are the only love that he has, and that he will never let go, even singing "There's no one above you". The chorus repeats the phrase "You are the sun, you are the rain, that makes my life this foolish game", emphasizing the importance of the partner in the singer's life.
The imagery of the sun and rain in the chorus suggests that the partner has the power to bring light and nourishment into the singer's life. Even though life may seem like a "foolish game", the partner's love makes it all worthwhile. The singer asks the partner to tell him that their love is true, as he cannot believe what they do. This could suggest a fear of losing the partner and needing reassurance. Overall, "You Are" is a romantic and heartfelt song about the power of love and the importance of a significant other in one's life.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby you'll find
Trust me, you'll discover that there's only one love in this world - yours and mine.
There's only one love
Out of all the possible loves out there, ours is unique.
Yours and mine
The love we share belongs to you and me, and nobody else.
I've got so much love
My love for you is so big and deep that it overwhelms me sometimes.
And needing you so
I crave your presence and companionship in my life because I love you deeply.
My love for you
The amount of love that I feel towards you is immeasurable.
I'll never let go
I promise to hold onto our love and cherish it for as long as I live.
All I want is to hold you
Above all else, I crave physical closeness with you and want nothing more than to hold you tightly.
Let me show how much I love you baby (show you)
I want to demonstrate my love for you through my actions and let my love speak for itself.
I don't mind and I don't mind (loving you)
I'm not bothered or hesitant in the slightest about loving you. In fact, I'm happy to do so.
Girl I love you
I need to proclaim that I love you because it's important to me that you know how I feel.
There's no one above you
I hold you in the highest regard and nobody else could ever measure up to you.
You are the sun
You bring light and warmth to my life in the same way that the sun does for the earth.
You are the rain
Just like the rain, you nourish and refresh me, and bring vitality to my existence.
That makes my life this foolish game
My life is like a game or a puzzle that is made whole by your presence in it.
You need to know
I want you to be fully aware of how much I love you and what you mean to me.
I love you so
I can't fully express the depth and intensity of my love for you, but it is all-encompassing.
And I'd do it all again and again
No matter what the future holds, I would always choose to love you and be with you over and over again.
Tell me it's true
I need reassurance that our love is genuine and not just a fleeting infatuation.
I can't believe you do what you do
I'm amazed and in awe of the things that you do and the person that you are.
And my love you'll see
Hopefully, the depth and sincerity of my love for you will become apparent to you over time.
We'll stay together, just you and me
I want to commit to being with you for the long haul because I know that our love is worth fighting for.
Only you (know me)
You are the only person who truly knows and understands me better than anyone else could.
Tell me how to love you baby (show me)
I want to learn how to love and care for you in the best way possible, so that our relationship can flourish.
Always thinking of you
Regardless of where I am or what I'm doing, my mind is never too far from thoughts of you.
I know you know the way I feel
I'm confident that you understand and reciprocate the love that I feel towards you.
And I need your love for always
I don't just want your love now, but for all time - no matter what happens.
'Cause when I'm with you
Being with you brings me a sense of joy, comfort, and completeness that's hard to find elsewhere.
I fall in love
Every time I'm with you, I find myself once again falling head over heels in love with you.
Again and again and again, baby.
My love for you is infinite and boundless, and I know that I will always feel this way about you.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: MANUEL LONNIE JR. SEAL, JERMAINE DUPRI, JOHNTA M. AUSTIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@user-sg7kb6bl8c
40 years ago my husband Adam and I got engaged and married in 1984. Of course these were the years Lionel Ritchie was belting out hit after hit after his split from Commodores (Commo-what? I know, seems like centuries ago).
My husband (late these last 20 years - January 3, 2003), and I often went clubbing on weekends, catching the last bus, grabbing a cab (taxi), squeeze in with the Chisakalime Club’s band members, after dancing till our clothes were drenched in dance-sweat, Ritchie line ups, were a must on Friday and Saturday nights.
Then there was My Love, Three Times a Lady, Stuck on you, Sail on.
Somebody please organize a Lionel Ritchie festival followed by Stevie Wonder, Tina Turner, Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin, and you know I-I-I-I will always love you Whitney Houston.
Good night y’all!🎶
@walleyeman50
Fell in love with my wife in 1982 listening to this song. 41 years later we still love this song and each other.
@kendrick101
Beautiful ❤
@sheilameyers152
My friends and I use to sing Woah Woah so loud and laugh for days!
@walleyeman50
@@sheilameyers152 you have great taste in music
@sheilameyers152
@@walleyeman50 …..thanks!
@Zeke57
not nearly as cool story but I'm 17 and found it in my friends playlist he sent me
@sonnyyombo2230
This is an addictive song. You don't hear it for ages and can't stop playing it after.
@rodneyturner4391
The same I love those song when they hit those high notes
@erichill4926
Same
@jaynine6136
I agree, and I somehow know every note, every word ❤Lionel is just so underrated, he’s a living legend 🕺🏻