Suddenly
Olivia Newton-John Lyrics


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She walks in and I'm suddenly a hero
I'm taken in my hopes begin to rise
Look at me, can't you tell I'd be so thrilled
To see the message in your eyes

You make it seem I'm so close to my dream
And then suddenly it's all there
Suddenly, the wheels are in motion
And I, I'm ready to sail any ocean
Suddenly, I don't need the answers
'Cause I, I'm ready to take all my chances with you

And how can I feel you're all that matters?
I'd rely on anything you say
I'll take care that no illusions shatter
If you dare to say what you should say

You make it seem I'm so close to my dream
And then suddenly it's all there

Suddenly, the wheels are in motion
And I, I'm ready to sail any ocean
Suddenly, I don't need the answers
'Cause I, I'm ready to take all my chances with you

Why do I feel so alive when you're near?
There's no way any hurt can get thru
Longing to spend every moment of the day with you, with you

Suddenly, the wheels are in motion
And I, I'm ready to sail any ocean




Suddenly, I don't need the answers
'Cause I, I'm ready to take all my chances with you, ooh

Overall Meaning

The song Suddenly by Olivia Newton-John is a love song that tells the story of a person who finds their strength and courage in the presence of their loved one. The lyrics are about falling in love at first sight and feeling a sense of hope and inspiration when that person is around. The singer describes how they feel like a hero when their loved one walks into the room and how they are taken in by that person's presence. The singer also talks about how they are ready to take chances and follow their dreams because they feel loved and supported by their partner.


The lyrics of the song Suddenly are very positive and uplifting, and they reflect the singer's sense of happiness and joy at finding someone who makes them feel alive. The phrase "suddenly it's all there" is repeated throughout the song, which could be interpreted as the feeling of certainty and clarity that comes with falling in love. The chorus of the song is catchy and upbeat, with the singer expressing their excitement at the prospect of taking risks and following their heart with this person by their side.


Line by Line Meaning

She walks in and I'm suddenly a hero
As soon as she walks in, I feel like a hero because she brings so much joy into my life.


I'm taken in my hopes begin to rise
Being around her makes me feel hopeful and optimistic about life.


Look at me, can't you tell I'd be so thrilled
I am extremely eager to know what you think of me and I would be ecstatic if you felt the same way about me.


To see the message in your eyes
I hope that your eyes will give me a clue about how you feel and what you are thinking.


You make it seem I'm so close to my dream
You always give me hope and motivate me to pursue my dreams.


And then suddenly it's all there
My dreams seem to become a reality when you enter my life and support me.


Suddenly, the wheels are in motion
As soon as I am with you, I feel inspired to take action towards my dreams and goals.


And I, I'm ready to sail any ocean
I am ready and willing to take on any challenge or obstacle that comes our way as long as I have you by my side.


Suddenly, I don't need the answers
With you, I feel content and do not need to have all the answers to life's questions as long as we are together.


'Cause I, I'm ready to take all my chances with you
I am willing to take risks and leap into the unknown with you because I have faith in our love and future together.


Why do I feel so alive when you're near?
You bring an indescribable amount of joy and passion into my life, making me feel more alive and vibrant than ever before.


There's no way any hurt can get thru
With you by my side, I feel protected and safe, so much so that no amount of hurt or pain can penetrate our bond.


Longing to spend every moment of the day with you, with you
I want nothing more than to spend all of my time with you, cherishing every moment we share together.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: John Clifford Farrar

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