My Destiny
Lionel Ritchie Lyrics


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You came in
That's what my little heart was looking for
laughter in the rain
feeling like a fool in love again
Oh,the laughter came
when the tears stopped falling
now all I do is just call your name
you walked in and my heart discovered
that my life would never be the same

I know
you are my destiny
You are my one and only
You gave that joy to me
When my whole life was lonely

Angel in disguise
with your power of love
just hypnotize
I just love the magic of your spell
How much joy we have together
Only time will tell!

Oh, the laughter came
when the tears stopped falling
Now all I do is just call your name
(I just call your name)
You walked in and my heart discovered
That my life would never be the same!

I know, you are my destiny
You are my one and only
You gave that joy to me
When my whole life was lonely!

Every day, every night
Oh, I know it's so right
When I see your face
Only time's gonna tell
But I know you so well
Girl, my love's for real
From the first time that I saw you
I know it was forever
This mighty love between us
Will keep us together
you're the girl God sent from heaven
I'm so glad I found you
forever, forever, forever, forever, forever, forever!
I'm so glad to be around you

I know, you are my destiny
You are my one and only
You gave that joy to me
When my whole world was lonely!

It's alright, it's alright
Do it again!
It's alright, it's alright
Don't let this love end!
It's alright, it's alright
Do it again!
It's alright, it's alright
Don't let this love end!

From the first time that I saw you
I know it was forever
This mighty love between us
Will keep us together
you're the girl God sent from heaven
I'm so glad I found you
forever, forever, forever, forever, forever, forever!
I'm so glad to be around you!

you are my destiny
You are my one and only
You gave that joy to me
When my whole world was lonely!
you are my destiny
You are my one and only
You gave that joy to me
When my whole world was lonely!

it's alright
Do it again!
It's alright, it's alright
Don't let this love end!
It's alright, it's alright
Do it again!
It's alright, it's alright
Don't let this love end!
it's alright
Do it again!




It's alright, it's alright
Don't let this love end!

Overall Meaning

"My Destiny" by Lionel Richie is a love ballad that speaks to the intensity and depth of love. It opens with the singer's heart searching for something, and finding it in the form of their love interest. The singer describes feeling foolishly in love, experiencing the kind of joy that can only come from being with the right person. The love interest is described as an angel in disguise, possessing the power of love to hypnotize and cast a magical spell. The singer is so deeply in love that they know this person is their destiny, their one and only, who brought them joy when they were lonely.


The chorus repeats the idea that the love interest is the singer's destiny, and that they have given them joy in a world where they once felt alone. The singer is so certain of their connection, that they know this feeling is real and that they will be together forever. In the final chorus, the singer pleads with their love interest to not let the love end, urging them to do it again, reinforcing the idea that their union is meant to be.


Overall, "My Destiny" is a song about the power of love to transform and complete one's life. The lyrics are full of passion and emotion, capturing the intensity of a new love that feels like it was always meant to be.


Line by Line Meaning

You came in
You entered my life


That's what my little heart was looking for
My heart was searching for someone like you


laughter in the rain
Happiness during trials and hardships


feeling like a fool in love again
Feeling foolishly in love, but happy nonetheless


Oh, the laughter came
Joy arrived


when the tears stopped falling
After overcoming hardships and sadness


now all I do is just call your name
You are always in my thoughts


you walked in and my heart discovered
My heart found a new love


that my life would never be the same
My life was forever changed by your presence


I know you are my destiny
You are meant for me


You are my one and only
I only want you


You gave that joy to me
You brought happiness and love into my life


When my whole life was lonely
When I was feeling alone and lost


Angel in disguise
You are a blessing in disguise


with your power of love
Your love has great impact on me


just hypnotize
I am mesmerized by you


I just love the magic of your spell
I am enchanted by your love and presence


How much joy we have together
We bring each other happiness and contentment


Only time will tell!
The future holds more happiness and love for us


Every day, every night
All the time


Oh, I know it's so right
I know our love is true


When I see your face
You make me happy just by being there


But I know you so well
I understand you completely


Girl, my love's for real
My love is genuine and true


From the first time that I saw you
I was drawn to you from the beginning


This mighty love between us
Our love is strong and powerful


Will keep us together
Our love will keep us united


you're the girl God sent from heaven
You are a blessing from God


I'm so glad I found you
I am grateful to have you in my life


forever, forever, forever, forever, forever, forever!
Our love will last forever


I'm so glad to be around you
I am happy to be with you


It's alright, it's alright
Everything is okay


Do it again!
Experience the happiness and love again


Don't let this love end!
Let us work to keep our love alive




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If dreams could not create new times,
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the fantastic of life,
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All comments from YouTube:

@jomay4871

My dad loved this song. He used to say that my mum has always been his destiny. His first and only love. RIP mummy and dad xxxx

@peterhoey7453

Jo May. God bless.

@gusfring3331

😢

@smii2052

@TheRealZero997

Chin up bud keep going strong you legend

@johno349

Rip to your mom and dad buddy, such a great song aswell, your dad had great taste

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@susanyorke3676

This song gets more beautiful in age

@jimfisher5916

When women looked natural

@Martin9476

Early nineties, those were the days when music, films and Tv shows were great. Life was great, and I would never miss the Top 40 on the radio every Sunday. Happy memories.

@laurathomas1083

Congratulations ground breaking news we all needed to know

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