You
Richie Kotzen[ Lyrics
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Show me what he's done to you
Stand up, little girl
A broken heart can't be that bad
When it's through, it's through
Fate will twist the both of you
So come on, baby, come on over
Let me be the one to show you
I'm the one who wants to be with you
Deep inside I hope you'll feel it too
Waited on a line of greens and blues
Just to be the next to be with you
Build up your confidence
So you can be on top for once
Wake up. Who cares about little boys
That talk too much?
I've seen it all go down
The game of love was all rained out
Let me be the one to hold you
I'm the one who wants to be with you
Deep inside I hope you'll feel it too
Waited on a line of greens and blues
Just to be the next to be with you
Why be alone when we can be together, baby?
You can make my life worth while
I can make you start to smile
When it's through, it's through
And fate will twist the both of you
Let me be the one to show you
I'm the one who wants to be with you
Deep inside I hope you'll feel it too
Waited on a line of greens and blues
Just to be the next to be with you
I'm the one who wants to be with you
Let me be the one to show you
I'm the one who wants to be with you
Deep inside I hope you'll feel it too
Waited on a line of greens and blues
Just to be the next to be with you
I'm the one who wants to be with you
Let me be the one to show you
The song "You" by Richie Kotzen is a classic 90s rock ballad about a man who is trying to convince a girl to choose him over her ex-boyfriend. The song starts with the singer urging the girl to show him how her ex affected her and to stand up for herself. The singer then tells her that a broken heart can't be that bad and that fate will eventually bring them together. He wants to be the one to show her that he can be trusted and that he is the one who wants to be with her.
The chorus of the song is the most famous part and repeats the singer's desire to be with the girl. He has waited on a line of greens and blues, suggesting that he has been patient and persistent in his pursuit. He tells the girl to build up her confidence so that she can be on top for once and to forget about the little boys who talk too much.
In the bridge, the singer tries to convince the girl that they should be together because they can make each other's lives better. The final stanza again reiterates that the singer is the one who wants to be with the girl and asks for the chance to show her.
Overall, the song is a romantic ballad with a simple message of love and persistence. It was a big hit in the 90s, and still remains a popular song today.
Line by Line Meaning
Hold on, little girl
Stay strong, don't give up.
Show me what he's done to you
Tell me how this person hurt you.
Stand up, little girl
Don't let this person keep you down.
A broken heart can't be that bad
Don't despair, heartbreak is temporary.
When it's through, it's through
When a relationship is over, it's over.
Fate will twist the both of you
The future is uncertain and unpredictable.
So come on, baby, come on over
Come to me, let me help you.
Let me be the one to show you
Let me be your guide and support.
I'm the one who wants to be with you
I want to be in a relationship with you.
Deep inside I hope you'll feel it too
I hope you feel the same way about me.
Waited on a line of greens and blues
I've been patient for a long time to be with you.
Just to be the next to be with you
I want to be the next person you are with after your current partner.
Build up your confidence
Believe in yourself and your worth.
So you can be on top for once
Take control of your life and be successful.
Wake up. Who cares about little boys
Don't waste your time on immature and unimportant people.
That talk too much?
Those who talk a lot often have little substance to say.
I've seen it all go down
I've witnessed the ups and downs of relationships.
The game of love was all rained out
Love can be unpredictable and not always work out.
Let me be the one to hold you
Let me comfort and support you.
Why be alone when we can be together, baby?
There's no need to be lonely when we can be in a relationship.
You can make my life worth while
You have the power to bring happiness into my life.
I can make you start to smile
I can help you find joy and happiness again.
Let me be the one to show you
Let me be your guide and support in a relationship.
I'm the one who wants to be with you
I am committed to being with you.
Let me be the one to show you
Let me be your guide and support in a relationship.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: PAUL BRANDON GILBERT, ERIC LEE MARTIN, GRAHAME DAVID RICHARD, BILLY SHEEHAN, PAT TORPEY
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