The Answer Is You
Phyllis Hyman Lyrics


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The Answer is you

I was just a rider on the storm
I needed love to keep me feeling warm
I was hanging around with nothing else to do
It's about time that I found something new
The answer boy is you
Where have you been all my life?
I was nothing I was nowhere till you came and made it right
No I didn't stand a chance till I found this sweet romance
The answer boy is youοΏ½ the answer boy is you

When you touch me there's something deep inside
That tells me you're the reason I'm alive
I was going insane until I found you boy
I was out in the rain but now the sky is clear
The answer boy is you, the answer boy is you

Where have you been all my life?
I was nothing I was nowhere till you came and made it right
No I didn't stand a chance till I found this sweet romance
The answer boy is you the answer boy is you

Where have you been all my life?
I was nothing I was nowhere till you came and made it right
No I didn't stand a chance till I found this sweet romance
The answer boy is you the answer boy is you

Is you
Riding on the storm, keep my loving warm
Yeah yeah
The answer boy is you
The answer
The answer is you boy
You are the answer uh uhh




Come on and give me come on and give me
Yeah yeah love

Overall Meaning

In this song, Phyllis Hyman expresses her gratitude and appreciation for her partner who has transformed her life from feeling like she was "just a rider on the storm" to feeling loved and needed. She acknowledges that prior to finding this person, she was aimlessly hanging around with nothing to do. However, since finding this person, she finally found something new - a deep, genuine love. She sings that this person is the answer to all that she has been searching for.


Hyman goes on to express how meeting this person has changed her life, how he has filled a void that she didn't even realize was there. She sings that he made everything right for her, and she didn't stand a chance prior to meeting him. She seems to acknowledge that this love is a sweet romance, and the answer to her yearning. Whenever he touches her, she feels the deep connection between them, and she credits her continued existence to him. She ends the song on a grateful and appreciative note, with joyous pleadings for more love.


Line by Line Meaning

I was just a rider on the storm
I was aimlessly wandering through life without direction or purpose


I needed love to keep me feeling warm
I required love to fill the void and loneliness within me


I was hanging around with nothing else to do
My life was stagnant and had no excitement or change


It's about time that I found something new
I was overdue for a transformative experience or relationship


The answer boy is you
You are the solution to my problems and the source of my newfound happiness


Where have you been all my life?
I wish I had met you sooner and wonder how I had lived without you


I was nothing I was nowhere till you came and made it right
I felt empty and directionless until you entered my life and gave it meaning


No I didn't stand a chance till I found this sweet romance
I was unable to find happiness until I discovered love through our relationship


When you touch me there's something deep inside
I feel a strong connection and attachment to you that goes beyond physical touch


That tells me you're the reason I'm alive
You are my motivation and the reason I have a purpose to live


I was going insane until I found you boy
I was struggling mentally and emotionally until you provided a stable and supportive presence


I was out in the rain but now the sky is clear
My life had been gloomy and depressing, but with you, everything is clear and hopeful


Is you
The only answer to my problems and source of my happiness is you


Riding on the storm, keep my loving warm
Facing life's challenges with your support keeps the love between us strong


The answer boy is you
You are my everything and my answer to every problem I face


The answer
You are the solution and key to my happiness


The answer is you boy
Only you have the ability to fulfill my needs and make me happy


You are the answer uh uhh
You are the source of all the solutions I need in my life


Come on and give me come on and give me
I need your love and support to keep me going


Yeah yeah love
Your love is essential to my life and makes everything worthwhile




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Ellayjah Trammell

I was just a rider on the storm
I needed love to keep me feeling warm
I was hanging around with nothing else to do
Its about time that I found something new
The answer boy is you

Where have you been all my life?
I was nothing I was nowhere till you came and made it right
No I didnt stand a chance till I found this sweet romance
The answer boy is you are the answer boy is you

When you touch me theres something deep inside
That tells me youre the reason Im alive
I was going insane until I found you boy
I was out in the rain but now the sky is clear
The answer boy is you, the answer boy is you

Where have you been all my life?
I was nothing I was nowhere till you came and made it right
No I didnt stand a chance till I found this sweet romance
\n The answer boy is youre the answer boy is you

Where have you been all my life?
I was nothing I was nowhere till you came and made it right
No I didnt stand a chance till I found this sweet romance
The answer boy is youre the answer boy is you

Is you are
Riding on the storm, keep my loving warm
Yeah yeah
The answer boy is you
The answer
The answer is you boy
You are the answer uh uhh
Come on and give me come on and give me
Yeah yeah love



All comments from YouTube:

Leartis Black

I think the music of Phyllis Hyman should never be forgotten she was one of the best in the world......

pony tail Childs

Agree, yes she was

Gram Strong

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Stephanie

I will NEVER FORGET HER!!!! I LOVE her music!!! She was one of the BEST to do it!!!!

robert daughtry

I just found out about her 5 years ago and I really love her music brother your so right

James Evans

Yes she was, I love her music still today

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DeCarlo Turner

This song still speaks to the heart in 2019!Β  Phyllis' voice is like none other!

Renny Felson

Phyllis hyman probably one of the greatest female singers.

Jim Magee

When I listen to Phyllis Hyman, I favorably contrast her delivery to Frank Sinatra. Clear, heartfelt expressions, almost spoken - but sung like Sinatra delivers a song. BEAUTIFUL.

dippedinhoney

Hyman, #CapitalH :/

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