I Turn to You
Melanie C Lyrics


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When the world is darker than I can understand.
When nothing turns out the way I planned.
When the sky turns grey and there's no end in sight.
When I can't sleep through the lonely night.

I turn to you. Like a flower leaning toward the sun.
I turn to you. 'Cos you're the only one.
Who can turn me around when I'm upside down.
I turn to you.

When my insides are wracked with anxiety.
You have the touch that will quiet me.
You lift my spirit. You melt the ice.
When I need inspiration, when I need advice.

I turn to you. Like a flower leaning toward the sun.
I turn to you. 'Cos you're the only one.
Who can turn me around when I'm upside down.
I turn to you.

Where would I be? What would I do?
If you'd never helped me through.
I hope someday if you've lost your way.
You could turn to me like I turn to you.

I turn to you. Like a flower leaning toward the sun.
I turn to you. 'Cos you're the only one.
Who can turn me around when I'm upside down.
I turn to you.

I turn to you. When fear tells me to turn around.
I turn to you. 'Cos you're the only one.




Who can turn me around when I'm upside down.
I turn to you. I turn to you. I turn to you.

Overall Meaning

Melanie C's song "I Turn to You" is a declaration of love to someone who has been a constant source of strength, guidance, and love. In the lyrics, the singer describes a time when she feels lost, anxious, and lonely. When nothing in her life seems to make sense, she turns to the only person who can calm her down, lift her spirit and melt her icy heart. She compares her relationship with this person to a flower that leans toward the sun, and declares that this person is the only one who can turn her around when she's upside down.


The song is about the importance of having someone to turn to, a shoulder to cry on, and a source of unconditional love. The lyrics are a tribute to friendship, mentorship, and love that is both Platonic and romantic. It's a song about finding solace in the midst of chaos, hope in the midst of despair, and light in the midst of darkness.


Overall, "I Turn to You" is a beautiful and touching ballad that speaks to the human need for love, support, and understanding. It's a song that reminds us that no matter how tough life gets, there is always someone who will be there for us, someone who we can turn to.


Line by Line Meaning

When the world is darker than I can understand.
When things are beyond my comprehension or seem hopeless and bleak.


When nothing turns out the way I planned.
When things don't go as I hoped or expected.


When the sky turns grey and there's no end in sight.
When life feels drab, dreary and seemingly endless in its monotony.


When I can't sleep through the lonely night.
When I'm restless and can't find comfort or peace in the darkness.


I turn to you. Like a flower leaning toward the sun.
I look to you for hope and guidance, like a flower always seeking light and warmth.


I turn to you. 'Cos you're the only one.
I turn to you because you are the one who understands me and lifts me up.


Who can turn me around when I'm upside down.
You are the one who can change my perspective and help me see things in a new light.


When my insides are wracked with anxiety.
When I'm filled with worry or unease that makes it hard to function.


You have the touch that will quiet me.
You have a calming influence that can soothe me and lessen my anxiety.


You lift my spirit. You melt the ice.
You bring joy and warmth to my life, and can melt away any coldness or negativity.


When I need inspiration, when I need advice.
When I'm seeking guidance, motivation or support.


Where would I be? What would I do?
I can't imagine where I'd be or what I'd do without you.


If you'd never helped me through.
If I had never turned to you for help and support.


I hope someday if you've lost your way.
I hope that someday you can turn to me for help if you ever find yourself in need.


I turn to you. When fear tells me to turn around.
Even when I'm scared or hesitant, I still choose to seek comfort and guidance from you.


I turn to you. I turn to you. I turn to you.
No matter how many times I may need your support and guidance, I know I can always count on you.




Lyrics © TuneCore Inc., Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Spirit Music Group, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RICK NOWELS, MELANIE CHISHOLM, WILLIAM E. STEINBERG

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