Wherever You Are
Michael Ball Lyrics


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Whenever your shadow falls on stoney ground
And there's not a hand for you to hold
Whenever the dreams you dream come crashing down

[Chorus]
Everytime you think of home
Remember that you're not alone
And we'll be with you heart and soul
Wherever You Are

And if you should lose your path along the way
And find yourself walking in the dark
Whenever the ones you love seem far away

[Chorus]

Some are lost and some are lonely
Drifting away but they are only
Reaching out for love to hold on to

Mother Father Sister Brother
Giving strength to one another
Guide them where the healing waters flow





[Chorus: x2]

Overall Meaning

The song "Wherever You Are" by Michael Ball is a poignant and comforting ballad that assures a person of the presence and support of their loved ones during difficult times. The lyrics convey a message of hope and a reminder that no matter what challenges one faces, they are never alone. The opening lines, "Whenever your shadow falls on stony ground, and there's not a hand for you to hold," speak to the feeling of loneliness and despair that can be overwhelming when one is going through tough times. The chorus is a declaration of support and solidarity, reassuring the listener that their loved ones will be with them heart and soul, no matter where they are.


The second verse speaks to the idea of feeling lost or directionless, with the lines, "And if you should lose your path along the way, and find yourself walking in the dark, whenever the ones you love seem far away." The song is a reminder that even when it feels like no one understands or empathizes with one's struggles, there are people who care and are there to offer guidance and love. The song's bridge includes the poignant lines, "Some are lost and some are lonely, drifting away but they are only, reaching out for love to hold on to." This section emphasizes the universality of human emotions and the need for connection.


Line by Line Meaning

Whenever your shadow falls on stoney ground
Whenever you feel like you're in a difficult place in life


And there's not a hand for you to hold
And you feel like there's no one to support you


Whenever the dreams you dream come crashing down
Whenever your hopes and dreams are shattered


Everytime you think of home
Whenever you feel homesick or alone


Remember that you're not alone
Remember that there are people who care and support you


And we'll be with you heart and soul
And those people will be with you emotionally and spiritually


Wherever You Are
No matter where you are in the world


And if you should lose your path along the way
And if you feel like you've lost your way in life


And find yourself walking in the dark
And you feel lost, confused, or scared


Whenever the ones you love seem far away
Whenever you feel disconnected from your loved ones


Some are lost and some are lonely
Some people are lost or alone in life


Drifting away but they are only
But they are searching for something to hold on to


Reaching out for love to hold on to
Reaching out for the love and support of others to help them through tough times


Mother Father Sister Brother
Family members and close loved ones


Giving strength to one another
Supporting and giving strength to each other


Guide them where the healing waters flow
Helping each other find peace and healing in life


Chorus: Whenever you think of home, Remember that you're not alone, And we'll be with you heart and soul, Wherever You Are
Chorus reiterating the message of support and love from others, no matter where you are in life.




Lyrics © HIPGNOSIS SONGS GROUP, Spirit Music Group, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JEREMY S. STOVER, STEVE BOGARD

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John Maguire

This song was probably written by Graham Gouldman and Andrew Gold

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