Waiting For You
Lynn Vera Lyrics

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I'm nothing special, in fact I'm a bit of a bore
If I tell a joke, you've probably heard it before
But I have a talent, a wonderful thing
Cause everyone listens when I start to sing
I'm so grateful and proud
All I want is to sing it out loud

So I say

Thank you for the music, the songs I'm singing
Thanks for all the joy they're bringing
Who can live without it, I ask in all honesty
What would life be?
Without a song or a dance what are we?
So I say thank you for the music
For giving it to me

Mother says I was a dancer before I could walk
She says I began to sing long before I could talk
But I've often wondered, how did it all start?
Who found out that nothing can capture a heart
Like a melody can?
Well, whoever it was, I'm a fan

So I say
Thank you for the music, the songs I'm singing
Thanks for all the joy they're bringing
Who can live without it, I ask in all honesty
What would life be?
Without a song or a dance what are we?
So I say thank you for the music
For giving it to me

I've been so lucky, I am the girl with golden hair
I wanna sing it out to everybody
What a joy, what a life, what a chance!

So I say
Thank you for the music, the songs I'm singing
Thanks for all the joy they're bringing
Who can live without it, I ask in all honesty
What would life be?
Without a song or a dance what are we?

So I say thank you for the music
For giving it to me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of “Thank You for the Music” by Lynn Vera are an ode to the transformative power of music. The singer starts by admitting to being a bit of a bore, but acknowledges that she has a talent that draws people in: her singing. The gratitude the singer feels for music permeates the entire song, as she reflects on the ways music has enriched her life and made her who she is.

The singer first thanks music for the joy it has brought her, questioning what life would be without songs and dance. She then delves into her personal history with music, noting that her mother claims she was a dancer before she could even walk and that she began singing before she could speak. Though she wonders how music has such a powerful impact on people, she simply celebrates being a fan.

The singer concludes by expressing her gratitude for being able to make a career out of music, calling herself "the girl with the golden hair" who wants to share the joy with everyone. In these lines, she shows how music has not only made her life better, but has given her the opportunity to connect with others and spread that joy.

Overall, the lyrics of “Thank You for the Music” celebrate the universality of music and the transformative power it has on individuals and society as a whole.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm nothing special, in fact I'm a bit of a bore
I don't consider myself to be anything extraordinary and may even come off as dull to some.

If I tell a joke, you've probably heard it before
I may not be the most original person and my humor may not always hit its mark.

But I have a talent, a wonderful thing
I possess a gift that is truly remarkable and brings me great joy.

Cause everyone listens when I start to sing
When I perform, people stop what they're doing and give me their full attention because they appreciate my singing.

I'm so grateful and proud
I feel thankful and honored to be able to share my talent with others.

All I want is to sing it out loud
My ultimate goal is to sing my heart out with all my might.

Thank you for the music, the songs I'm singing
I am deeply appreciative for the music I get to perform and share with others.

Thanks for all the joy they're bringing
I am grateful for the happiness my singing brings to others.

Who can live without it, I ask in all honesty
I truly believe that music is an essential part of life and brings people together.

What would life be?
I can't imagine what life would be like without music.

Without a song or a dance what are we?
I feel that we are incomplete as human beings without the power of music and dance.

Mother says I was a dancer before I could walk
My mother told me that I have always loved dancing and moving to music, even before I could walk.

She says I began to sing long before I could talk
My mother also said that I started singing before I even learned how to speak.

But I've often wondered, how did it all start?
I sometimes think about how my love for singing and dancing came to be.

Who found out that nothing can capture a heart
I wonder who discovered the power of music to touch people's hearts in such a profound way.

Like a melody can?
Music has the ability to move us emotionally in a way that no other art form can.

Well, whoever it was, I'm a fan
Regardless of who discovered music's power, I am grateful for it and admire it deeply.

I've been so lucky, I am the girl with golden hair
I feel fortunate to have had the opportunities to use my talent and perform as a singer.

I wanna sing it out to everybody
I want to share my love for singing with everyone I can.

What a joy, what a life, what a chance!
I am filled with happiness and gratitude for the life I lead and the chance to share my music with others.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, EMI MUSIC PUBLISHING FRANCE
Written by: Benny Goran Bror Andersson, Bjoern K. Ulvaeus

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