Kind & Generous
Natalie Merchant Lyrics
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You've been so kind and generous
I don't know how you keep on giving
For your kindness I'm in debt to you
For your selflessness my admiration
For everything you've done you know I'm bound
I'm bound to thank you for it
Hey hey hey
You've been so kind and generous
I don't know how you keep on giving
For your kindness I'm in debt to you
And I never could have come this far without you
For everything you've done, you know I'm bound
I'm bound to thank you for it
La la la la
Oh, I want to thank you for so many gifts you gave
The love, the tenderness, I want to thank you
I want to thank you for your generosity, the love
And the honesty that you gave me
I want to thank you show my gratitude
My love, and my respect for you, I want to thank you
Oh, I want to thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you
I want to thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you
In this song, Natalie Merchant expresses her gratitude towards a person who has been kind and generous to her. She admires the person's selflessness and acknowledges that she is indebted to them for their kindness. She thanks them for all the gifts they have given her – not just material but also love, tenderness, and honesty. The lyrics convey a deep emotional connection and respect for the person being thanked.
The repetition of "la la la" and "hey hey hey" in the song creates a sense of joy and gratitude in the listener. The melody is catchy, and the lyrics are easily relatable, making it a popular song among people of all ages. The song was released in 1998 and became one of Merchant's most successful singles. It peaked at number 16 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and received widespread critical acclaim.
Line by Line Meaning
You've been so kind and generous
Your actions towards me have been filled with kindness and generosity
I don't know how you keep on giving
I am amazed at your ability to continuously give without expecting anything in return
For your kindness I'm in debt to you
I am forever indebted to you for your act of kindness
For your selflessness my admiration
I deeply admire your selfless attitudes and actions
For everything you've done you know I'm bound
I recognize everything you've done for me and feel compelled to show my appreciation
I'm bound to thank you for it
It is my duty to express my gratitude to you for everything you've done
Oh, I want to thank you for so many gifts you gave
I am overwhelmed with gratitude for the numerous gifts you have given me
The love, the tenderness, I want to thank you
I am specifically grateful for the love and tenderness you have shown me
I want to thank you for your generosity, the love
Your generosity and love have impacted my life greatly and I am thankful for them
And the honesty that you gave me
Your honesty with me is also appreciated and valued
I want to thank you show my gratitude
I am eager to express my gratitude to you
My love, and my respect for you, I want to thank you
Through thanking you, I also want to convey my love and respect for you
Oh, I want to thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you
I cannot thank you enough for everything you've done
I want to thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you
My gratitude towards you is immense and unending
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: NATALIE MERCHANT
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