All I Ask of You
Michael Crawford/Sarah Brightman Lyrics

No more talk of darkness,
Setting the stage for the assurance that follows, the singer suggests that past troubles will be left behind.

forget these wide-eyed fears;
Directs the listener to drop any trepidation and fears in order for the assurance to take hold.

I'm here, nothing can harm you,
The singer is right here so there is no need to fear anything.

my words will warm and calm you.
They provide assurance that the situation is safe, warm and comforting, like a protective shield.

Let me be your freedom,
The artist offers to provide a sense of freedom from any distress or concern.

let daylight dry your tears;
The singer suggests that the listener stop crying and arrive at a state of normalcy.

I'm here, with you, beside you,
The singer is beside the listener as a source of protection and support.

to guard you and to guide you.
The artist will not only protect the listener but will also steer them in the right direction.

Say you'll love me ev'ry waking moment;
The artist would like an affirmation from the listener indicating they will love the artist at all times.

turn my head with talk of summertime.
The artist wants to be distracted from any negativity and be reminded of happy times instead.

Say you need me with you now and always;
The singer requests that the listener confirm the need for the singer's presence permanently.

promise me that all you say is true,
The artist would like confirmation that everything the listener has told them is factually honest.

that's all I ask of you.
The singer makes a final request.

Let me be your shelter,
The singer wants to offer protection as a source of refuge.

let me be your light;
The singer provides the light, taking away any shadow of darkness.

you're safe, no one will find you,
The listener is protected and no harm will come to them as the artist protects them.

your fears are far behind you.
The reassuring words that any fear is now gone, far away from where the artist and listener are.

All I want is freedom,
The singer wants to experience life in a free and unencumbered way.

a world with no more night;
The singer longs for night to be replaced with light, illuminating the darkness.

and you, always beside me,
The artist requires a permanent presence by their side.

to hold me and to hide me.
The artist wants to be comforted and protected.

Then say you'll share with me one love, one lifetime;
The artist invites the listener to share their love and life together.

let me lead you from your solitude.
The singer offers an escape from current solitary confinement into a partnership.

Say you need me with you here, beside you,
The line reiterates the need for the artist to continue being a permanent presence for the listener.

anywhere you go, let me go too,
The singer suggests they would like to follow and be included in any planned journeys.

Say you love me!
The singer requests a concrete affirmation.

You know I do.
The listener gives a signed confirmation.

Love me, that's all I ask of you.
Returning back to the initial request for love, the song comes to an end.