Show Me The Way
Marc Anthony Lyrics


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Show Me The Way
I just assumed love was something I knew
Said the words and believed they'd come true
Afraid to let go of my pride
To admit I was empty inside
There were days when it took all I had
Just to get through without feeling sad
Till there was you
In my life
Girl I can't get you out of my mind

(come change my heart) Come change my heart
(rest my soul) Rest my soul
(don't let me go) Don't let me go
(I will be yours) I will be yours
('cause I feel it now) I feel it now
This can't be wrong
Baby
Show me the way to your heart

(just close your eyes) Just close your eyes
(take my hand) Take my hand
(don't let me go) Don't let me go
(tonight I'm yours) Tonight I'm yours
(and I feel it now) I feel it now
This can't be wrong
Baby
Show me the way to your heart

Teach me to love

There was a time when I'd pray for the strength
For the loneliness I couldn't face
And time won't erase that pain
But I swear to you girl I have changed
I've been waiting for you all my life
Baby stay with me here tonight
Don't ever go away
Believe my words when I say

(come change my heart) Come change my heart
(rest my soul) Oh, rest my soul
(don't let me go) Don't let me go
(I will be yours) I will be yours
('cause I feel it now) 'Cause I feel it now
This can't be wrong
Baby
Show me the way to your heart

(just close your eyes) Just close your eyes
(take my hand) Take my hand
(don't let me go) Don't let me go
(tonight I'm yours) Tonight I'm yours
('cause I feel it now) 'Cause I feel it now
This can't be wrong
Baby
Show me the way to your heart

There were days when it took all I had
Just to get through without feeling sad
Till there was you in my life
Girl I can't get you out of my mind

(come change my heart) Come change my heart
(rest my soul) Rest my soul
(don't let me go) Don't let me go
(I will be yours) I will be yours
('cause I feel it now) 'Cause I feel it now
This can't be wrong
Baby
Show me the way to your heart

(just close your eyes) Just close your eyes
(and take my hand) And take my hand
(don't let me go) Don't let me go
(tonight I'm yours) Tonight I'm yours
(and I feel it now) And I feel it now
This can't be wrong




Baby
Show me the way to your heart

Overall Meaning

The song "Show Me The Way" by Marc Anthony is a heartfelt plea for love and guidance. The opening verses describe the singer's past experiences with love, admitting that he thought he knew what it was, but ultimately feeling empty and alone. He acknowledges that it took all he had just to get through some days without feeling sad, until he met the person who changed everything for him. The chorus is a repetition of the request to be shown the way to their heart, which is repeated with more urgency in the second verse.


The bridge of the song shifts to the singer's inner thoughts, where he reflects on the pain and loneliness he has faced in the past, and his newfound sense of hope now that he has found the person he wants to be with. The chorus returns with the same passionate request for the person to show him the way to their heart, emphasizing the intensity of his desire.


Overall, the song is a plea for guidance and reassurance in a love that the singer feels is right, but also acknowledges his insecurities and past struggles. The lyrics are simple and direct, but convey a sense of deep feeling that is carried through Anthony's passionate delivery.


Line by Line Meaning

I just assumed love was something I knew
I thought I knew what love was.


Said the words and believed they'd come true
I said 'I love you' and thought it would be enough.


Afraid to let go of my pride
I was afraid to admit that I was wrong.


To admit I was empty inside
I couldn't admit that I was lonely and needed someone in my life.


There were days when it took all I had
There were days when I struggled to keep going.


Just to get through without feeling sad
I tried to keep going even though I was feeling sad.


Till there was you
Then you came into my life.


In my life
You came into my life.


Girl I can't get you out of my mind
I haven't been able to stop thinking about you since you came into my life.


(come change my heart) Come change my heart
Please change my heart.


(rest my soul) Rest my soul
Please give me peace and comfort.


(don't let me go) Don't let me go
Please don't leave me.


(I will be yours) I will be yours
I want to be with you.


('cause I feel it now) I feel it now
I know that what I'm feeling is real.


This can't be wrong
I know that this is right.


Baby
My love.


Show me the way to your heart
Please show me how to win your heart.


(just close your eyes) Just close your eyes
Trust me, and let go of your worries.


(take my hand) Take my hand
Let me lead you.


(tonight I'm yours) Tonight I'm yours
I'm yours tonight.


(and I feel it now) And I feel it now
I am sure of my feelings.


Teach me to love
Help me learn how to love you.


There was a time when I'd pray for the strength
I used to pray for the strength to face my loneliness.


For the loneliness I couldn't face
I couldn't handle being alone.


And time won't erase that pain
That pain is still with me.


But I swear to you girl I have changed
But I promise you that I have changed.


I've been waiting for you all my life
I've been waiting for someone like you all my life.


Baby stay with me here tonight
Please stay with me tonight.


Don't ever go away
Please don't leave me.


Believe my words when I say
Trust me when I say.




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@tanyabroniszewski7547

Even though who are not of Latin descent, still LOVE Marc Anthony...how can ANYONE not love his beautiful voice, sexiness, and beautiful lyrics to his songs?!

@skurinski

This was a hit here in Portugal

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Cada dia eu descobro mas música maravilhosa adoro esse cantor ❀

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Eu descubro, tu descobres, ele descobre....

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it's also wonderful. love you

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Hoy un sol radiante que penetrante hasta los huesos amor como estas espero que bien como yo con tu misma energia .... De Amor A
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@backpacker-abhineet

Wonderful music and great composition!

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