A Cappella
Mariah Carey Lyrics


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Sorry I never told you
All I wanted to say
Now it's too late to hold you
'Cause you've flown away
So far away

Never had I imagined
Living without your smile
Feeling and knowing you hear me
It keeps me alive
Alive

And I know you're shining down on me from heaven
Like so many friends we've lost along the way
And I know eventually we'll be together
One sweet day

Darling I never showed you
Assumed you'd always be there
I, I took your presence for granted
But I always cared
And I miss the love we shared

And I know you're shining down on me from heaven
Like so many friends we've lost along the way
And I know eventually we'll be together
One sweet day

Although the sun will never shine the same
I'll always look to a brighter day

Yeah, Lord I know when I lay me down to sleep
You will always listen as I pray

And I know you're shining down on me from heaven
Like so many friends we've lost along the way
And I know eventually we'll be together
One sweet day

And I know you're shining down on me from heaven
Like so many friends we've lost along the way
And I know eventually we'll be together
One sweet day





Sorry I never told you
All I wanted to say

Overall Meaning

"A Cappella" by Mariah Carey is a heartfelt ballad that expresses regret and longing to a loved one who has passed away. The song is a tribute to someone who was always there but was taken for granted, and now that they are gone, there is a deep sense of loss and remorse.


The lyrics begin with an apology for not expressing what was truly in the heart. There is a sense of regret for not saying what needed to be said while the loved one was still alive. It is now too late to hold the person because they have flown away, which is a metaphor for death, leaving a feeling of emptiness in the singer's life.


The chorus, "And I know you're shining down on me from heaven," is an expression of the belief that the loved one is still watching over and guiding the singer. The longing continues as the singer reminisces about the shared memories and the love they once had. The second verse emphasizes how the presence of the loved one kept the singer feeling alive and now that they're gone, there is an undeniable void.


The song ends with a sense of hope that someday they will be reunited, which offers a measure of comfort to the singer. Overall, "A Cappella" is a touching tribute to a loved one who has passed away, with the lyrics reflecting a deep-seated feeling of regret and desire for reunion.


Line by Line Meaning

Sorry I never told you
I regret not telling you


All I wanted to say
About my feelings I kept at bay


Now it's too late to hold you
I can't embrace you anymore


'Cause you've flown away
You have left me alone to stay


So far away
You are out of sight, but in my heart you stay


Never had I imagined
I couldn't comprehend


Living without your smile
Going through life without your light


Feeling and knowing you hear me
Believing you can still sense me


It keeps me alive
It makes me survive


Alive
I'm still breathing


And I know you're shining down on me from heaven
I believe you watch me from above


Like so many friends we've lost along the way
Just like others we bid adieu on this journey


And I know eventually we'll be together
Someday we'll reunite forever


One sweet day
We'll let our love sway


Darling I never showed you
I never expressed my love as due


Assumed you'd always be there
Took your presence for granted, without a care


I, I took your presence for granted
I didn't value the love we had planted


But I always cared
Though my affection was not declared


And I miss the love we shared
I feel the void of the love that we paired


Although the sun will never shine the same
Despite the fact things will never be the same


I'll always look to a brighter day
I'll remain hopeful and look for the silver lining come what may


Yeah, Lord I know when I lay me down to sleep
When I rest, I know you watch over me


You will always listen as I pray
You lend a compassionate hear to my words, come what may


And I know you're shining down on me from heaven
I feel your spirit and positive presence, even though we are apart


Like so many friends we've lost along the way
You join those who have departed, as we continue to play


And I know eventually we'll be together
We are destined to reunite forever


One sweet day
We'll let our love sway


And I know you're shining down on me from heaven
I'm confident your presence and grace will follow me, like a beacon


Like so many friends we've lost along the way
You will be with the others who have already bid adieu


And I know eventually we'll be together
We are destined to unite forever


One sweet day
Until then, let's let our love sway


Sorry I never told you
I regret not expressing my feelings and saying 'I love you'




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., BMG Rights Management
Written by: Walter Afanasieff, Mariah Carey, Shawn Stockman, Michael McCary, Nathan Morris, Wanya Morris

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