I Write The Songs
Manilow Barry Lyrics
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And I wrote the very first song
I put the words and the melodies together
I am music and I write the songs
I write the songs that make the whole world sing
I write the songs of love and special things
I write the songs that make the young girls cry
My home lies deep within you
And I've got my own place in your soul
Now, when I look out through your eyes
I'm young again, even though I'm very old
I write the songs that make the whole world sing
I write the songs of love and special things
I write the songs that make the young girls cry
I write the songs, I write the songs
Oh my music makes you dance
And gives you spirit to take a chance
And I wrote some rock 'n' roll so you can move
Music fills your heart
Well, that's a real fine place to start
It's from me it's for you
It's from you, it's for me
It's a worldwide symphony
I write the songs that make the whole world sing
I write the songs of love and special things
I write the songs that make the young girls cry
I write the songs, I write the songs
I write the songs that make the whole world sing
I write the songs of love and special things
I write the songs that make the young girls cry
I write the songs, I write the songs
I am music (music) and I write the songs
The song "I Write The Songs" by Barry Manilow is a self-referential song about music itself. The lyrics begin with the idea that the singer has been alive forever and wrote the very first song. The singer is personifying music itself and claiming responsibility for all songs that have ever existed. The chorus emphasizes the power of music to bring people together and evoke strong emotions, particularly love and nostalgia. The bridge speaks to the ability of music to make people feel young and alive no matter how old they may be. The song makes the audience feel as if the music is a force beyond human control and influence, capable of creating a symphony that reverberates around the world.
The song was not actually written by Barry Manilow, but rather by Bruce Johnston of The Beach Boys. Manilow's version was released as a single in 1975 and went on to become one of his most well-known hits. Despite the song's success, Manilow has said that he did not initially want to record it because he did not feel the lyrics were personal enough to him.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been alive forever
I have existed for a very long time
And I wrote the very first song
I am the creator of music
I put the words and the melodies together
I am the one who combines lyrics and melody in music
I am music and I write the songs
Music is a part of me and I am the one who writes music
I write the songs that make the whole world sing
I write songs that are universally beloved
I write the songs of love and special things
My music is about love and other important things
I write the songs that make the young girls cry
My music has an emotional impact on young women
My home lies deep within you
My music resides in the hearts of my listeners
And I've got my own place in your soul
My music is deeply personal to my listeners
Now, when I look out through your eyes
I am seeing the world through my listeners' perspective
I'm young again, even though I'm very old
My music transcends age and time
Oh my music makes you dance
My music is capable of making people dance
And gives you spirit to take a chance
My music gives people confidence
And I wrote some rock 'n' roll so you can move
I am the writer of rock 'n' roll music that makes you groove
Music fills your heart
My music has an emotional impact on the listener
Well, that's a real fine place to start
My music can be a source of inspiration for starting new things
It's from me it's for you
My music is a gift from me to my listeners
It's from you, it's for me
My music is a symbiotic relationship between me and my listeners
It's a worldwide symphony
My music transcends borders and is enjoyed by people all over the world
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Bruce Johnston
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