A Guy Like You
Original Cast Lyrics


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Your white dress sparks words spontaneous
I'll sing from mountaintops
I am in love (love love)
And I don't care who knows it

Lucky me
I was ordinary
But with your love, you see
I am a poem writer

I will express this if I'm able
I love you like a table
My legs were carved for you
I love you like a table (oh, oh, oh, oh)

I'm wood and you're glue
Cover me with stuff (oh, oh, oh, oh)
And I will hold it up
Strong and stable
I love you like a table

I love you too
And I wanted to try and surprise you
I've written twenty-nine
New drafts of vows that didn't rhyme
Thirty was a drum line

Promise to as best we can




Say I do and tell you that when I see you
I'll want to again

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Someone Like You" from the Original Broadway Cast of the show 'Jekyll & Hyde' expresses the singer’s feelings about the one he loves. He is so deeply in love that he is not ashamed or afraid to express it. He admires the beauty of his beloved, and the white dress she wears sparks his admiration for her. The lyrics suggest a sense of urgency in his desire to express his love as he sings from mountain tops to declare his love. He refers to his beloved as the one who made him extraordinary, giving a renewed meaning to a dull and ordinary life. With her love, he now feels like a poet, capable of expressing love in the most beautiful and unexpected ways. Falling in love has brought out the best in him, making him creative and expressive.


The lyrics also express his love in terms of an object, a table. He loves her as much as a table that he says was carved for her. The table becomes a metaphor for stability, a strong and sturdy object in his life. He compares himself to the table, made of wood, and with her love, she is like the glue that makes him whole. His love is like building and covering the table, and they make it strong and stable together.


Overall, this song portrays the power of love to change a person’s life for the better. The singer’s love is so powerful that it renews him and makes him more expressive, creative, and enamored. The lyrics are an anthem to the transformative power of love.


Line by Line Meaning

Your white dress sparks words spontaneous
Your white dress is so beautiful that it effortlessly inspires me to sing and write poetry.


I'll sing from mountaintops
I'll shout from the highest peaks about how much I love you.


I am in love (love love)
I am head over heels in love with you.


And I don't care who knows it
I want everyone to know that I am deeply in love with you and proud to express it.


Lucky me
I am fortunate to have found you and to be loved by you in return.


I was ordinary
Before you came along, I was just a regular person without much excitement in my life.


But with your love, you see
Your love has transformed me and made me feel special.


I am a poem writer
Your love has given me the inspiration to become a poet and express my feelings through writing.


I will express this if I'm able
I will try my best to express my love for you in any way I can.


I love you like a table
My love for you is like the foundation of a table - sturdy, strong, and unshakable.


My legs were carved for you
I was meant to stand beside you and support you in all that you do.


I'm wood and you're glue
I may be strong on my own, but with you by my side, I am unbeatable.


Cover me with stuff (oh, oh, oh, oh)
No matter what life throws at us, I will stand strong and protect you.


And I will hold it up
I will be your rock and support you through thick and thin.


Strong and stable
My love for you is rock solid and unwavering.


I love you too
I love you just as much as you love me.


And I wanted to try and surprise you
I wanted to do something special for you to show you how much I care.


I've written twenty-nine
I've put a lot of time and effort into making this surprise perfect.


New drafts of vows that didn't rhyme
I tried to write vows that expressed my love but they didn't quite sound poetic.


Thirty was a drum line
At last, I came up with something that perfectly captured how I feel and it sounds like a celebration.


Promise to as best we can
Let's promise to do our best to make each other happy and be there for each other through all the ups and downs of life.


Say I do and tell you that when I see you
When we say our vows, I will look into your eyes and tell you how much you mean to me.


I'll want to again
I will always want to marry you again and again because my love for you grows stronger each day.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Sara Bareilles

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