Suddenly
Richard Marx with T.Braxton Lyrics
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A solitary glance
And I could hear the voice of rapture call
Iâ??ve loved you from a distance
Afraid to take a chance
And now it seems I canâ??t help but to fall
Imagine my surprise
To open up my eyes
And suddenly
I can not remember who I used to be
And like the rain this yearning washes over me
And all the pain I knew before is gone
And suddenly
Iâ??m no longer drifting on an empty sea
And now I know that I believe in destiny
And mine is waiting right here in your arms
I longed to awake besides you
And bathe in love's abyss
Washing all that comes before away
And in this frozen moment as I receive your kiss
There will not be words enough to say
I wanna make you melt, touch you like noone else
And do it all again a thousand times
And suddenly
I can not remember who I used to be
And like the rain this yearning washes over me
And all the pain I knew before is gone
And suddenly
Iâ??m no longer drifting on an empty sea
And now I know that I believe in destiny
And mine is waiting right here in your arms
In your arms
I wanna make you melt, touch you like noone else
And do it all again a thousand times
And suddenly
I can not remember who I used to be
And like the rain this yearning washes over me
And all the pain I knew before is gone
And suddenly
Iâ??m no longer drifting on an empty sea
And now I know that I believe in destiny
And mine is waiting right here in your arms
In your arms
Dear Richard Marx, this is an effervescent song by Toni Braxton called "Suddenly". The song talks about falling in love almost instantly- something that is often spoken but hardly seen. The lyrics begin by describing a moment of connection between two people, where something just clicks and the singer can sense that they have found someone special- someone they have been in love with from afar, but haven't found the courage to pursue. The song goes on to say that once they have made the connection, they cannot imagine ever being without their partner again, as though they have found their destiny.
The second verse talks about how the singer always longed for the moment when they would wake up next to their partner - someone with whom they can share love so pure and true that it washes all their previous pain away. They wish to make their partner melt with their touch and love, and to do it again and again. The chorus repeats the feeling of sudden transformation and clarity that comes with finding love- The singer feels as though they can't remember who they were before meeting their partner, and all the pain and emptiness is suddenly gone. They believe in destiny and know that their fate lies with this person they are madly in love with.
Line by Line Meaning
It only took a moment
The singer realizes that their love for the other person didn't take long to develop
A solitary glance
After one look, the singer felt an intense feeling of love towards the other person
And I could hear the voice of rapture call
The singer felt a great sense of euphoria and joy in that moment
I’ve loved you from a distance
The artist has had feelings for the other person for a while but has been too afraid to act on them
Afraid to take a chance
Due to a fear of rejection or other negative consequences, the artist was hesitant to pursue a relationship with the other person
And now it seems I can't help but to fall
The singer has realized that their feelings for the other person are too strong to resist
Imagine my surprise
The singer is shocked by the fact that the other person feels the same way towards them
To open up my eyes
The artist has become aware of the other person's love for them
And find that you were looking back
The other person has been reciprocating the artist's feelings this whole time
And suddenly
After realizing their love for each other, the artist's whole world changes
I can not remember who I used to be
The singer's identity has shifted and they no longer see themselves as they did before
And like the rain this yearning washes over me
The artist feels an overwhelming desire for the other person that is all-consuming
And all the pain I knew before is gone
The singer's past hurts and sorrows no longer matter now that they have found love
I'm no longer drifting on an empty sea
The singer has finally found a sense of purpose and direction in their life through their love for the other person
And now I know that I believe in destiny
The singer feels that their relationship with the other person was meant to be
And mine is waiting right here in your arms
The artist feels safe and secure in the embrace of the other person
I longed to awake besides you
The artist has always desired to wake up next to the other person
And bathe in love's abyss
The singer wants to completely immerse themselves in the feeling of being in love
Washing all that comes before away
The singer wants their love for the other person to wash away any pain or negative experiences from their past
And in this frozen moment as I receive your kiss
The artist is captivated by the moment of receiving a kiss from the other person
There will not be words enough to say
The artist is so overwhelmed with emotion that they cannot express their feelings in words
I wanna make you melt, touch you like noone else
The artist desires to please and satisfy the other person in every way possible
And do it all again a thousand times
The singer wants to express their love for the other person repeatedly and indefinitely
In your arms
The artist finds comfort, safety, and love in the embrace of the other person
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Barry Alan Gibb, Maurice Ernest Gibb, Robin Hugh Gibb
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Mehrunissah93
Cool, smooth song. I love that Toni has such a smooth, sultry voice. She doesn't oversing. It's always mellow and pleasant.
katente
Such a beautiful collaboration...loving it each time I listen to it. Thank you!
Vanderlei Rozendo
COMO SEMPRE, NOSSA TONY BRAXTON NOS BRINDANDO COM BELAS INTERPRETAÇÕES, MARAVILHA.
Nisha Springett
i cant believe i've never heard this song before! love it:)
anialimari Ro Nicorici
The two most compatibale voices ever .......I love both .......Richard's & Tony's love songs....Thank you for the video.
cHipz8686
Great duet loving it just replayed 5X
Robert Roe
What a beautiful song.. 1st time I heard it.. 2 people gifted in singing love songs
Ellen Manalo
love her voice
Irina Rjabkova
красивое видео - очень романтично. автор молодец :)
Maria Godinho
LINDO E MARAVILHOSO CANAL, PARABÉNS DE PORTUGAL