Lift Me Up
Lynne Jeff Lyrics


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Love is what I want
And all you gotta do is bring it to me, baby
Talk is what I want What I want
Oh, yeah What I want
And all you gotta do is bring it to me, baby

Talk Come on, let's talk about it
Talk Can't seem to do without it
Talk Don't want to be one of the broken hearted

So lift me up, finish what you started
Take me on for a ride
Lift me up from the broken hearted
River's deep and wide

All I want is love What I want
Oh, yeah What I want
And all you gotta do is listen to me, baby What I want

(Think, think, think, think, think, think, think, think)

You got to think about it
And do something about it
No use complainin' when it's over

So lift me up, finish what you started
Take me on for a ride
Lift me up from the broken hearted
River's deep and wide

Life 'Cause life gets tougher every
Day Day if you can't afford to
Pay Pay, even so you got to carry on carry on

So lift me up, finish what you started
Take me on for a ride
Lift me up from the broken hearted
River's deep and wide
Lift me up

Take me on for a ride
Lift me up from the broken hearted
River's deep and wide

Lift me up
Lift me up




Lift me up
The river's deep and wide

Overall Meaning

In the song "Lift Me Up" by Lynne Jeffs, the singer is expressing their desire for love and communication in their relationship. The first verse sets the tone with the repeated line "Love is what I want" and emphasizes that all their partner needs to do is simply give it to them. The next lines state "talk is what I want," further emphasizing that communication is lacking in their relationship. The singer pleads for conversation and doesn't want to be left heartbroken like others who may have lacked communication in their relationships.


The chorus then comes in where the singer asks to be lifted up and taken on a ride from the broken-hearted. They emphasize how deep and wide the river is and the struggle of life, but they ask their partner to "finish what you started" and not complain when it's over. The bridge follows with the repeated line "Life gets tougher every day, even so, you gotta carry on."


Overall, the song expresses the desire for love and communication in a relationship and asks for their partner to help lift them up from their struggles. It highlights the importance of communication and finishing what was started in the relationship to prevent heartbreak.


Line by Line Meaning

Love is what I want
The singer desires love and affection.


And all you gotta do is bring it to me, baby
They believe that love can be easily given and received.


Talk is what I want What I want
The singer desires communication and dialogue in their relationship.


Oh, yeah What I want
They emphasize their desire for communication and conversation.


And all you gotta do is bring it to me, baby
The singer lays the responsibility on their partner to initiate communication.


Talk Come on, let's talk about it
The singer implores their partner to open up about their thoughts and feelings.


Talk Can't seem to do without it
Communication is essential to the singer's relationship.


Talk Don't want to be one of the broken hearted
The singer fears heartbreak and a lack of communication leading to a failed relationship.


So lift me up, finish what you started
The singer wants their partner to commit to the relationship and follow through with their promises.


Take me on for a ride
The singer wants to embark on a journey with their partner, emotionally and physically.


Lift me up from the broken hearted
The singer desires their partner to help heal past wounds and lift them up from pain and heartbreak.


River's deep and wide
The pain and heartache experienced by the singer is extensive.


All I want is love What I want
The singer reiterates their desire for love and affection.


And all you gotta do is listen to me, baby What I want
The singer wants their partner to actively listen to their needs and desires.


(Think, think, think, think, think, think, think, think)
The singer implores their partner to think deeply about their relationship and take action.


You got to think about it
The singer urges their partner to reflect on their relationship and take thoughtful action.


And do something about it
The singer wants their partner to take action to better their relationship.


No use complainin' when it's over
The singer believes communication is important to avoid complaining about the relationship when it’s too late.


Life 'Cause life gets tougher every
The singer recognizes the difficulties and challenges that come with life.


Day Day if you can't afford to
Every day presents new challenges that can be difficult or expensive to overcome.


Pay Pay, even so you got to carry on carry on
Despite the downsides of life, the singer believes one must continue to move forward and carry on.


Lift me up
The singer wants their partner to help uplift their spirit and emotions.


The river's deep and wide
The pain and heartache experienced by the singer is extensive.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Downtown Music Publishing, Musicnotes, Inc., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Chris Squire, Trevor Charles Rabin

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