Velasquez is well-known for her belting prowess which has been noted for its incredible range, power, technical ability and also for her versatility and reinvention. She possesses a 5-6 octave vocal range and is classified as a Lyric Coloratura Soprano. She has received critical acclaim and commercial success for her singing, hosting and acting endeavors. Her professional career started when she won the grand prize in a nationally televised singing contest. Velasquez made her debut in 1986 under the guidance of entertainment mogul Ronnie Henares and was initially marketed as a pop singer. Following her success in the Asia Pacific Song Festival, a series of subsequent successful records in the region consolidated her position as one of Asia's biggest selling performers. Her success and popularity has yielded several top-selling singles, multi platinum certifications and a blockbuster movies.
And I Love You So
Regine Velasquez Lyrics
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The people ask me how
How I've lived till now
I tell them I don't know
I guess they understand
How lonely life has been
But life began again
[Chorus:]
And yes I know how lonely/loveless life can be
The shadows follow me
And the night won't set me free
But I don't let the evening get/bring me down
Now that you're around me
And you love me too
Your thoughts are just for me
You set my spirit free
I'm happy that you do
The book of life is brief
And once a page is read
All but love is dead
That is my belief
[Chorus:]
And I love you so
The people ask me how
How I've lived till now
I tell them I don't know
Regine Velasquez's song And I Love You So tells the story of a person who has found love and feels like their life has started over again. The lyrics talk about how people often ask the singer how they have survived in loneliness because they didn't have love before. The singer responds that they don't know; however, now they believe that love has saved them.
The song's chorus speaks about how life can be lonely and how shadows follow the singer, but they don't let the evenings bring them down because they have found love. They feel liberated and happy with the person who loves them. The lyrics also mention that life is short and that love is the only thing that's important for the singer.
This song portrays the message that life may be tough and lonely, but love can make it meaningful and worthy. Furthermore, it highlights that finding love can bring happiness and positive changes to one's life.
Line by Line Meaning
And I love you so
I have feelings of love for you that are beyond words and explanation.
The people ask me how
Others inquire as to how I managed to live my life before meeting you.
How I've lived till now
My existence before you arrived was a lonesome one, devoid of genuine happiness.
I tell them I don't know
It's hard to explain exactly how your love has transformed my life, but it has.
I guess they understand
Others can see that my life has improved since you became a part of it.
How lonely life has been
My life was marked by a deep and profound sense of solitude and isolation.
But life began again
Meeting you was a turning point for me, and it was as if a new chapter in my life had begun.
The day you took my hand
When you reached out to me, I felt a connection that I had never known before.
And yes I know how lonely/loveless life can be
I comprehend how awful it feels to exist without a sense of love, companionship and partnership.
The shadows follow me
Darkness and despair linger in life when love is absent.
And the night won't set me free
The gloom that comes with the absence of love persists even during the peacefulness of the night.
But I don't let the evening get/bring me down
Thanks to our relationship, I feel buoyed by optimism and positivity; even the darker moments in life seem less daunting.
Now that you're around me
The context of my life has changed now that you are part of it. Things are different, and better.
And you love me too
Your feelings of affection towards me are mutual and joyful.
Your thoughts are just for me
You are devoted solely to me, with nothing else on your mind besides our love.
You set my spirit free
Your love has a restorative power, and it nourishes and invigorates my soul.
I'm happy that you do
I am joyful that the love you feel for me has a transformative impact on both of our lives.
The book of life is brief
Life is temporary; it unfolds in the confines of a brief time-frame.
And once a page is read
Each experience in life, good or bad, will come to an end, just as each page of a book is finite and has an conclusion.
All but love is dead
Love is the one thing that transcends time and has the power to survive beyond life's temporal boundaries.
That is my belief
This is my personal philosophy, that the life without love is unfulfilling and lacking in significance.
Contributed by Jeremiah D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Icarus
And I love you so
The people ask me how
How I've lived till now
I tell them I don't know
I guess they understand
How lonely life has been
But life began again
The day you took my hand
[CHORUS:]
And yes I know how lonely/loveless life can be
The shadows follow me
And the night won't set me free
But I don't let the evening get/bring me down
Now that you're around me
And you love me too
Your thoughts are just for me
You set my spirit free
I'm happy that you do
The book of life is brief
And once a page is read
All but love is dead
That is my belief
[CHORUS]
EMOTE EMOTE
And I love you so
The people ask me how
How I've lived till now
I tell them I don't know
Dan Tan
Time passes, never returned
But memories last forever
..Best of the best
STAR POWER
One of the best low notes from the Songbird Regine. My favorite.❤️❤️❤️😱😱😱😱
R Phuche
??? Low notes ??? what is your definition of "low" ???
SaenzFonsi
WOW! very beautifully done. Pronounciation is perfect, pitch is perfect, vibrato is subtle. and the singer is gorgeous.
TheReginified
I literally wept when I first heard Regine's version of this song and cried listening to the next track, "I'd Rather Leave While I'm in Love." Her voice has this power of taking you to a trip down memory lane with silent intensity. Her soft notes are as lethal as her BOPIS notes. *smile*
Rio Herwindo
bagus sekali ! lagu kesukaanku dinyanyikan oleh penyanyi kesukaanku. matur suksma 🌹🎻🌹🎻🌹🎻
Soraya Montenegro
Napakagaling talaga ni REGINE sa daming baguhan na singer sa panahon ngayon.. Wala pa rin makakapalit sa taglay nyang kahusayan sa pag-awit. <3
Ellard Cruz
Amazing :)
Eddy Zein
i always like regine with her belting prowess and all but i also wished for her to sing low key songs that could prove her amazing talent and i am glad that she took this risk of singing softer notes. very nice rendetion. congratulations! i know this would be a sure hit PLATINUM. God bless you.
Simply Edd
Ive sang 3 different version of this song and yet i find this version the most touching