A Song for You
Matt Goss Lyrics


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I've been so many places in my life and time
I've sung a lot of songs I've made some bad rhymes
I've acted out my life on stages
With ten thousand people watching
We're alone now and I'm singing this song to you

I know your image of me is what I hope to be, yeah
I've treated you unkindly but darlin' can't you see
There's no one more important to me
Baby can't you see through me
Cause we're alone now and I'm singing this song to you

You taught me precious secrets of a true love withholding nothing
You came out in front and I was hiding
But now I'm so much better and if my words don't come together
Listen to the melody cause my love is in there hiding

I love you in a place where there's no space or time
I love you for my life and you're a friend of mine
And when my life is over
Remember when we were together
We were alone and I was singing this song for you
Oh, we were alone and I was singing this song to you

I love you in a place when there's no space or time
I love you for my life you are a friend of mine
And when my life is over
Remember when we were together




And we were alone and I was singing this song to you
And we were alone and I was singing this song for you

Overall Meaning

Matt Goss’s “A Song for You” is a sweet and intimate declaration of love. The song is a candid statement of love by the singer to his beloved. The opening lyrics, “I’ve been so many places in my life and time, I’ve sung a lot of songs I’ve made some bad rhymes” lays the foundation for the song. It describes the life of a singer, the different stages they may have performed on, with a sea of people watching them. Then the narrative changes and he speaks directly to the listener. “We’re alone now and I’m singing this song to you,” he says. The sudden change in perspective from a full auditorium to just two people alone in a room is a powerful one.


The second verse speaks of the singer’s own self-image, the person he hopes to be. He admits to being unkind in the past but he wants his lover to see that there is no one more important to him than her. “Cause we’re alone now and I’m singing this song to you,” he repeats. The final verse is a testament to the love they share. The singer thanks his lover for teaching him the secrets of true love, and promises that even in death, he will remember their time together.


Line by Line Meaning

I've been so many places in my life and time
I have travelled to many different locations throughout my existence


I've sung a lot of songs I've made some bad rhymes
I have composed numerous musical compositions - some with mediocre lyrics


I've acted out my life on stages
I have performed and displayed my existence to audiences


With ten thousand people watching
There were a great number of onlookers present at the time


We're alone now and I'm singing this song to you
Currently, it's just the two of us, and I'm performing this piece solely for you


I know your image of me is what I hope to be, yeah
I understand the perception you have of me aligns with the person I aspire to be


I've treated you unkindly but darlin' can't you see
I have not always been kind to you, but I hope you recognize my affection


There's no one more important to me
You hold the top spot in my admiration


Baby can't you see through me
I implore you to understand my standpoint


You taught me precious secrets of a true love withholding nothing
You have shared with me significant revelations regarding unconditional love


You came out in front and I was hiding
You were leading while I was concealed


But now I'm so much better and if my words don't come together
I have improved, but there are instances where I may not articulate my sentiments perfectly


Listen to the melody cause my love is in there hiding
The essence of my adoration is conveyed within the harmony of my tune


I love you in a place where there's no space or time
My love transcends physical locality and temporal existence


I love you for my life and you're a friend of mine
You are an acquaintance I treasure indefinitely


And when my life is over
When my life ceases to exist


Remember when we were together
Recall the period where we were with one another


We were alone and I was singing this song for you
It was just us two experiencing the moment, and I was performing this song specifically for you


Oh, we were alone and I was singing this song to you
Indeed, we were secluded, and I was performing this piece for you exclusively




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