I Concentrate on You
Reeves Dianne Lyrics


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Whenever skies look gray to me
And trouble begins to brew,
Whenever the Winter winds become too strong,
I concentrate on you.

When fortune cries "Nay! Nay!" to me
And people declare "You're through!",
Whenever the blues become my only song,
I concentrate on you.

On your smile so sweet, so tender,
When at first your kiss I decline.
On the light in your eyes when I surrender,
And once again our arms intertwine

And so, when wise men say to me
That love's young dream never comes true,




To prove that even wise men can be wrong,
I concentrate on you.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics "I Concentrate on You" by Reeves Dianne center on the power of love and how it can alleviate any troubles life throws one's way. The opening lines set the scene, painting a picture of gray skies and brewing trouble. Despite the adversity, the singer finds solace in their loved one, declaring that whenever they feel down, they concentrate on them. The second verse builds on this theme, expressing how the person's smile and tenderness give them comfort, even when they initially hesitate to accept their love. Finally, the last verse speaks to the resilience of true love, even in the face of cynicism and doubt. The singer defies those who say that love never works and affirms her belief and devotion to her partner.


Line by Line Meaning

Whenever skies look gray to me
When I'm feeling down


And trouble begins to brew,
And things start to go wrong


Whenever the Winter winds become too strong,
When life's hardships become overwhelming


I concentrate on you.
I focus on the love that I have for you.


When fortune cries "Nay! Nay!" to me
When luck seems to be against me


And people declare "You're through!",
And others doubt my abilities


Whenever the blues become my only song,
When sadness takes over my life


I concentrate on you.
I focus on the love that I have for you.


On your smile so sweet, so tender,
I think about how warm and kind your smile is


When at first your kiss I decline.
Even when I'm hesitant to be close to you


On the light in your eyes when I surrender,
I recall how your eyes light up when we come back together


And once again our arms intertwine
As we embrace once more


And so, when wise men say to me
And even when experienced people tell me


That love's young dream never comes true,
That love is just a fantasy


To prove that even wise men can be wrong,
I show that even the most knowledgeable can be mistaken


I concentrate on you.
I focus on the love that I have for you.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: COLE PORTER

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