Just For You
Lionel Richie and Billy Currington Lyrics
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Pain was all a world away
We went to school we learned the rules
We trusted all they had to say
Then life took a turn
We had to learn
And we can't go back again
And my arms are open, just for you just for you
Just for you
God was god, dreams were dreams
Life was all big and I scream
Truths were true and lies were lies
We thought love would never die
But the world moved on
My illusions gone
And I don't know who to blame
And my heart is breaking, just for you just for you
And my arms are openâ?¦just for you just for you
And these tears I'm crying are just for you just for you
Just forâ?¦ you
I'm looking for protection
Give me shelter from the storm
I just hope this light inside me keeps me strong
And my heart is breakingâ?¦Just for you just for you
And my arms are open, just for you just for you
And these tears I'm crying are for you just for you
Just for you
Just for you
Oh my heart is breaking (my heart is breaking)
And my arms are open (And my arms are open)
Oh these tears I'm crying (these tears I'm crying)
There just for you (Are just for u)
Oh yeah
The song "Just for You" by Lionel Richie and Billy Currington is a powerful song about growing up and facing the realities of life. The lyrics speak of simpler times when life was carefree and full of play, but as life progresses, we learn to adjust and face the challenges that come our way. The song discusses the loss of innocence and the struggle to hold on to that inner light that keeps us strong.
The opening lines "Golden days, life was play, Pain was all a world away" reminisce of those sweet childhood memories when life was simple and we had no worries. The vulnerability of the lyrics continues as they speak of the harsh truths of adulthood and how love, once a given, can easily slip away. The line "But the world moved on, My illusions gone, And I don't know who to blame" highlights the singer's pain of facing the cruel truth that things change, and we can't always control them.
The song's message is bittersweet yet uplifting, as it speaks of resilience and the strength to keep fighting. The lines "I'm looking for protection, Give me shelter from the storm, I just hope this light inside me keeps me strong" showcases the singer's hope that they will overcome whatever struggles they face, and the light within them will keep burning.
Line by Line Meaning
Golden days, life was play
Life was carefree and easy like playing a game
Pain was all a world away
We didn't have to deal with any real problems or pain
We went to school we learned the rules
We followed the rules and education system blindly
We trusted all they had to say
We believed in authority and experts without questioning them
Then life took a turn
Unexpected events and changes happened in life
We had to learn
We had to adjust and learn new ways to cope
And we can't go back again
We can't return to the carefree past
And my heart is breaking, just for you, just for you
I am feeling deep emotions of pain and sadness for you alone
And my arms are open, just for you just for you
I want to comfort and support only you with open arms
God was god, dreams were dreams
We had simple beliefs in God and dreams
Life was all big and I scream
Life seemed exciting and adventurous
Truths were true and lies were lies
We had black and white understanding of truth and lies
We thought love would never die
We had idealistic views of love being eternal and unchanging
But the world moved on
The world and people changed over time
My illusions gone
My unrealistic beliefs and hopes shattered
And I don't know who to blame
I can't find someone to hold responsible for the changes and losses
And my heart is breaking, just for you just for you
I am feeling deep emotions of pain and sadness for you alone
And my arms are open, just for you just for you
I want to comfort and support only you with open arms
And these tears I'm crying are just for you just for you
I am shedding tears solely for your sake
I'm looking for protection
I am seeking safety and security
Give me shelter from the storm
Protect me from the difficulties and challenges of life
I just hope this light inside me keeps me strong
I am relying on my inner strength and hope to persevere
Oh my heart is breaking (my heart is breaking)
I am feeling intense emotional pain
And my arms are open (And my arms are open)
I am ready to embrace and comfort
Oh these tears I'm crying (these tears I'm crying)
I am shedding tears
There just for you (Are just for u)
My tears are for your sake
Oh yeah
Simple expression of affirmation
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LIONEL RICHIE, PAUL BARRY, MARK TAYLOR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Thank You So Very Much
Golden days
Night was play
Pain was all a world away
We went to school
We learned the rules
We trusted all they had to say
Then life took a turn
We all had to learn
And we can't go back again
And my heart is breaking
Just for you
Just for you
And my arms are open
Just for you
Just for you
Just for you
God was God
And dreams were dreams
Life was all cake and ice cream
Truth was true
And lies were lies
And we thought love would never die
But the world moved on
My illusions gone
And I don't know who to blame
And my heart is breaking
Just for you
Just for you
And my arms are open
Just for you
Just for you
And these tears I'm crying are for you
Just for you
Just for you
I'm looking for protection
Give me shelter from the storm
I just hope this light inside me
Keeps me strong
And my heart is breaking
Just for you
Just for you
And my arms they're open
Just for you
Just for you
And these tears I'm crying are for you
Just for you
Just for you
Just for you
Oh my heart is breaking
And my arms are open
Oh these tears I'm crying are just for you
Oh yeah
Eliane
SHOW. LINDA , MÚSICA E. OS CANTORES, TAMBEM.. ❤️❤️❤️🌹
Horeth chi Nguyen
Hi Elaine, how are you doing?
Flory Quick
This is the very first song & video I so admired since back then Billy was a rookie & Lionel was his teacher! Beyond any doubt I declare I fell “in love” with this song from then on till d present 2023💕🙏
Joana D'Arc
Beautiful Músic 👋👋💞
Pompeo Derubeis
You know it's very sad that Michael, Whitney, Prince, George Michael are all gone...But we are so lucky to still have Lionel all these years later...Hopefully he will be here and sharing his gift with us for a long time.
RT Gray
God's been good to Lionel all these years..I totally agree with you. I first met him with the Comm9dores when they opened for Jackson Five in 1971 in Radio Contest I won front row seats, backstage passes. Am still huge fan! Would love to help him set up his museum but unsure whom to contact.
Mohammed Elferjanei
V True,
But I do see lionel Richie is #1 best of the best...wonderful singer
Rodney Baer
I couldn't agree more. I've been loving his work since I was a kid in the 70's. And that solo career throughout the 1980's...I mean holy crap...was there anybody else as prolific with one great album after another? Maybe Phil Collins. I'm happy Lionel had this mild hit so much later in his career. I really do like it very much. He still looks and sounds amazing. He does not age...and neither does his music.
Bee Ojeiks
Amen
marjorie112
Two extremely talented singer songwriters. Both Lionel and Billy have written some superb songs and I love them both!