Loving Arms
Olivia Newton-John Lyrics
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The one who said that she'd rather roam
The one who said she'd rather be alone
If you could only see me now
If I could hold you now
Just for a moment if I could make you mine
Just for a while turn back the hands of time
I've been too long in the wind
Too long in the rain
Taking any comfort that I can
Looking back and a-longing for the freedom of my chains
Lying in your loving arms again
If you could hear me now
Singing somewhere through a lonely night
Dreaming of the arms that held me tight
If you could only hear me now
I've been too long in the wind
Too long in the rain
Taking any comfort that I can
Looking back and a-longing for the freedom of my chains
Lying in your loving arms again
I want to be lying in your loving arms again
The lyrics to Olivia Newton-John's song Loving Arms tell the story of someone who regrets leaving their lover and yearns to have them back in their life. The first verse speaks to how the singer has changed - they once declared that they preferred to be alone, but now they wish they could be with their loved one. The second verse is a plea to turn back time so that they can be together again. The chorus reflects on how the singer has been alone for too long and is now longing for the comfort and security of their loved one's embrace.
The third verse is a reflection on how the singer has coped with their loneliness. They have endured hard times such as being out in the wind and rain but they have found some solace in any form they could find. However, as time has passed, they realize they desire the freedom they once had in their chains, but it was not worth losing the comfort of being held in their lover's arms. The final line of the song repeats the chorus and reinforces the singer's desire to be held once again by their lover.
Overall, the song is an emotional reflection on the pain of regret, the loneliness that comes with it, and the desire for the comfort and security of a loved one's embrace.
Line by Line Meaning
If you could see me now
I wish you could witness how much I've changed
The one who said that she'd rather roam
I used to think that freedom was more important than a relationship
The one who said she'd rather be alone
I once believed that I didn't need anyone else
If you could only see me now
If you could only realize how much I need you
If I could hold you now
I wish I could have you in my arms once again
Just for a moment if I could make you mine
Even if it's just for a brief moment, I want to be with you
Just for a while turn back the hands of time
I want to relive the moments we shared together
If I could only hold you now
If only I could feel your touch again
I've been too long in the wind
I've been wandering around aimlessly for too long
Too long in the rain
I've been enduring hardships for far too long
Taking any comfort that I can
I've been seeking refuge in anything that comforts me
Looking back and a-longing for the freedom of my chains
Although I wanted to be free, I realized that I was in a better place with you
Lying in your loving arms again
I want to be in your embrace once more
If you could hear me now
If only you could hear my voice, you'd know how much I miss you
Singing somewhere through a lonely night
I sing this song to express my loneliness
Dreaming of the arms that held me tight
I dream of the way you used to hold me
I want to be lying in your loving arms again
Being in your arms is where I truly belong
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Thomas Louis Jans
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@thatsmuzik2570
My absolute favorite from this magical album. I used to sit in front of the console stereo with my ear glued to the speakers singing.
If you could see me now
The one who said that she'd rather roam
The one who said she'd rather be alone
If you could only see me now
If I could hold you now
Just for a moment if I could make you mine
Just for a while turn back the hands of time
If I could only hold you now
I've been too long in the wind
Too long in the rain
Taking any comfort that I can
Looking back and a-longing for the freedom of my chains
Lying in your loving arms again
If you could hear me now
Singing somewhere through a lonely night
Dreaming of the arms that held me tight
If you could only hear me now
I've been too long in the wind
Too long in the rain
Taking any comfort that I can
Looking back and a-longing for the freedom of my chains
Lying in your loving arms again
I want to be lying in your loving arms again
@nasseemmuttur778
This album and particularly this song and Have you never been mellow accompanied me through my undergraduate years at university. Bring back such nice memories of that time.
@pinhorn-bz5mu
A beautiful song, sung by a beautiful woman with a beautiful voice! ❤❤❤
@michellewright4660
Beautiful. RIP Olivia.
@antoniocamacho2264
There will never be another singer like Olivia or Karen Carpenter. LOVE THEM ALWAYS and FOREVER.❤️❤️❤️
@kimchapman4547
They happen to be my 2 fave female singers of all time!
@lawrencegreen9142
You are so right! Have loved them since I was 10 ... and now, 50 years later, their music is more special than ever! Such beautiful souls qnd voices ... gifts from God!
@thatsmuzik2570
My absolute favorite from this magical album. I used to sit in front of the console stereo with my ear glued to the speakers singing.
If you could see me now
The one who said that she'd rather roam
The one who said she'd rather be alone
If you could only see me now
If I could hold you now
Just for a moment if I could make you mine
Just for a while turn back the hands of time
If I could only hold you now
I've been too long in the wind
Too long in the rain
Taking any comfort that I can
Looking back and a-longing for the freedom of my chains
Lying in your loving arms again
If you could hear me now
Singing somewhere through a lonely night
Dreaming of the arms that held me tight
If you could only hear me now
I've been too long in the wind
Too long in the rain
Taking any comfort that I can
Looking back and a-longing for the freedom of my chains
Lying in your loving arms again
I want to be lying in your loving arms again
@joshcareylewis2965
mine too...in my opinion, this album is so lovely and my favorite from her
@SetInStoneNow
Never knew she recorded this. Great female version to Elvis's version. Imagine them doing this as a duet? Wow!!
@ryanwindsor2407
Her best album. Takes me back.I was a big fan even before she hit it big in America.