Here I Am
Norman Saleet Lyrics
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And just when I thought time had set me free,
Those thoughts of you keep taunting me.
Holding you, a feeling I never outgrew,
Though each and ev'ry part of me has tried,
Only you can fill that space inside,
So there's no sense pretending, my heart is not mending,
And just when I thought I could stand on my own,
Oh, baby those mem'ries come crashing through,
And I just can't go on without you.
On my own, I've tried to make the best of it alone.
I've done ev'rything I can to ease the pain.
But only you can stop the rain.
I just can't live without you, I miss ev'rything about you.
Just when I thought I was over you,
And just when I thought I could stand on my own,
Oh, baby those mem'ries come crashing through,
And I just can't go on without, go on without,
It's just no good without you.
Without you.
Without you.
Without you.
Without you.
The song "Here I Am" by Norman Saleet is a heart-wrenching ballad about a person who is unable to let go of their ex despite their best efforts. The lyrics reveal the singer's struggle with the memories of their former partner and the realization that they cannot possibly move on without them. The opening verse, "Here I am, playing with those mem'ries again, And just when I thought time had set me free," sets the tone for the entire song.
The lyrics convey a sense of desperation and longing as the singer remembers the past relationship and how it made them feel. The phrase, "Holding you, a feeling I never outgrew, Though each and ev'ry part of me has tried," shows how despite trying to move on and forget, the feelings for their ex only grew stronger. The chorus, "Just when I thought I was over you, And just when I thought I could stand on my own, Oh, baby those mem'ries come crashing through, And I just can't go on without you," emphasizes the fact that no matter how hard they try, the memories and the feelings associated with them just won't go away.
The lyrics also depict the helplessness of the singer in their attempt to move on. The line, "On my own, I've tried to make the best of it alone. I've done ev'rything I can to ease the pain. But only you can stop the rain," emphasizes the fact that no matter what the singer does, they cannot replace the love they once had. The final lines, "Without you, Without you, Without you," are sung repeatedly, emphasizing the depth of the singer's feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
Here I am, playing with those mem'ries again,
I am reminiscing about the past, and memories of you keep resurfacing.
And just when I thought time had set me free,
I believed that enough time had passed to move on from you.
Those thoughts of you keep taunting me.
However, my thoughts of you continue to trouble and vex me.
Holding you, a feeling I never outgrew,
The emotions and sensations associated with being with you never faded or diminished.
Though each and ev'ry part of me has tried,
Despite all attempts by every aspect of myself,
Only you can fill that space inside,
nothing and no one else can occupy or fulfill the emptiness within me like you can.
So there's no sense pretending, my heart is not mending,
I cannot deceive myself any longer and admit that my heart is still broken.
Just when I thought I was over you,
I mistakenly believed that I had moved on from you.
And just when I thought I could stand on my own,
And I thought I could handle myself without you.
Oh, baby those mem'ries come crashing through,
But then the memories of you came flooding back and revisiting me.
And I just can't go on without you.
The pain and sadness of losing you are too unbearable to carry on.
On my own, I've tried to make the best of it alone.
Despite trying to make the most of it by myself.
I've done ev'rything I can to ease the pain.
I have tried everything to lessen the suffering of heartbreak.
But only you can stop the rain.
Only you have the ability to prevent the tears from falling and taking away my happiness.
I just can't live without you, I miss ev'rything about you.
I cannot imagine my life without you, and I long for everything about you.
It's just no good without you.
My life feels incomplete and of no worth without you.
Without you.
I cannot fathom being alive and without you.
Without you.
Without you.
Without you.
Without you.
Without you.
Without you.
Without you.
Without you.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Norman Sallitt
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ronaldomagsino3885
Even me na nalaman ko lang sa isang radio station live sa america na saktong guess nila si Norman Saleet at yung daughter nya na naging recording artist din.doon ko lang nalaman na sya pala ang nag compose ng Here I Am na dapat ay Just When I Thought I Was Over You ang orig.title kaso masyado daw mahaba kaya naging Here I Am nalang at sya ang unang kumanta nyan bago nya pinakanta sa Air Supply.now i know na the story of that lovely song..i remember my first love in my HS days..
@MrJepoy73
me too, i love his version, so soothing and full of feelings...
@MrJepoy73
i love how this song was sang, very mellow and you can feel more the contents of the lyrics..
@johnloriekabukulan6538
One of my favarite artist early 80s and 90s norman saleet
@yuminie
This version is original and better than the Air Supply. Ive been searching for it for a long time too. Thanks!
@criscel1000
i really the songs of norman,maybe because he has a good voice quality.nakakain-love!!!!!!!!!
@hoopsterjay
thanks for uploading...ive been searching for his version for the longest time...
@ortigasraymundo
Distinctively NORMAN SALEET! Love the voice!
@af110469
one of the best from norman saleet for sure
@arnelanuza8304
Iba talaga ang ORIGINAL...