Reach
Menzel Idina Lyrics
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Please serenade me I'm here
Restless, reviving, river of life
You are here
[Chorus:]
Tell me you love me
Tell me you see me
Feed me
Tell me you love me
I'm the one you need
Raise your hand and
Reach for me
Silent, slumber, sweetheart
Your thunder is my thorn
Bathing, beauty, ballad of bliss
You were born
[Chorus]
Pretty, precious, prism in darkness
You make me proud
Fragile, fumbling, finally
A new day we have found
[Chorus]
The song "Reach" by Idina Menzel is a beautiful ballad that talks about the need for love, connection, and support. The first two lines of the song, "Slowly, softly, please serenade me I'm here," immediately set the stage for the kind of emotional intimacy that the singer is looking for. She is restless and reviving, and she wants her lover to sing her a sweet melody to calm her down. The metaphor of a "river of life" implies that the singer sees her lover as a life force that sustains her.
The chorus of the song is a plea for love and attention. The singer wants her lover to tell her that they love her, to see her for who she is, and to show her their happiness. She wants to be nurtured and cared for, and she wants to feel special and needed. The line "Raise your hand and reach for me" is a call to action, urging the lover to take an active role in the relationship and to reach out to the singer when they need her.
The second verse shifts the focus to the lover, who is described as a slumbering sweetheart with a thunderous personality. The singer sees herself as vulnerable to her lover's strengths and weaknesses, and their relationship is a ballad of bliss. The final verse celebrates the lover's beauty and strength and hints at a new beginning for the couple. Overall, the song is a powerful affirmation of the need for emotional support and connectedness in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Slowly, softly
In a gentle and deliberate manner
Please serenade me I'm here
Sing me a love song and acknowledge my presence
Restless, reviving, river of life
An energetic and ever-changing stream of existence
You are here
In this moment with me
[Chorus:]
The repeating refrain of the song
Tell me you love me
Express your affection for me
Tell me you see me
Acknowledge my presence and value
Show me your laughter
Share your joy with me
Feed me
Provide me with emotional sustenance
Tell me you love me
Express your affection for me
I'm the one you need
I am the one who has the qualities you desire
Raise your hand and
Extend your arm as a gesture of connection
Reach for me
Make an effort to draw me closer
Silent, slumber, sweetheart
A peaceful and loving companion
Your thunder is my thorn
Your strength can sometimes be overwhelming or challenging for me
Bathing, beauty, ballad of bliss
A song of joyful and transcendent experience
You were born
You came into existence and have a unique purpose
[Chorus]
The repeating refrain of the song
Pretty, precious, prism in darkness
A beautiful and invaluable source of light in challenging times
You make me proud
Your achievements and qualities fill me with a sense of satisfaction
Fragile, fumbling, finally
After a struggle or period of uncertainty, a resolution or breakthrough has been reached
A new day we have found
A fresh start or a new perspective on life has been discovered
[Chorus]
The repeating refrain of the song
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: HOZA ALEXANDER CLOWNEY, THEODORE GREGORY DOUGLAS, SEAN STAFFORD SPENCER, THOMAS JR. ROBERTS, VONITA MACHON WHITE, CHRIS THEADORE CLAYTON, WALTER THOMAS III DAVIS, TRACY HAMLIN
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