Everything I Own
Rod Stewart Lyrics
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Kept me warm, kept me warm
You gave my life to me
Set me free, set me free
The finest years I ever knew
Were all the years I had with you
I would give anything I own
I would give everything I own
Just to have you back again
You taught me how to love
What its of, what its of
You never said too much
But still you showed the way
And I knew from watching you
Nobody else could ever know
The part of me that can't let go
I would give anything I own
Give up me life, my heart, my home
I would give everything I own
Just to have you back again
Is there someone you know
You're loving them so
But taking them all for granted
You may lose them one day
Someone takes them away
And they don't hear the words you long to say
I would give anything I own
Give up me life, my heart, my home
I would give everything I own
Just to have you back again
In "Everything I Own", Rod Stewart sings about a person who played a significant role in his life. Through the lyrics, the singer talks about how this person showed him the way to love and gave him the best years of his life. The person sheltered him from harm and kept him warm. The singer acknowledges that he owes everything he is to the person who helped him.
The chorus suggests that the person is no longer there and the singer would give anything he owns, including his life, his heart, and his home, just to have them back again. The song ends with a warning to the listeners not to take their loved ones for granted and to tell them how much they love them before they lose them.
The lyrics are quite simple and straightforward, but the emotion behind them is powerful. Through his words, Rod Stewart encourages people to treasure their loved ones and to appreciate the impact they have had on their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
You sheltered me from harm
You protected me from danger and kept me safe.
Kept me warm, kept me warm
You provided me with comfort and love, making me feel cared for.
You gave my life to me
You gave me the gift of life and all the opportunities that come with it.
Set me free, set me free
You allowed me to be independent and explore the world on my own.
The finest years I ever knew
The most meaningful and happiest years of my life occurred when I was with you.
Were all the years I had with you
All the years I spent with you were precious to me and I cherish them deeply.
I would give anything I own
I am willing to sacrifice everything I possess.
Give up me life, my heart, my home
I would give up my own life, my love, and my physical possessions to have you back in my life.
You taught me how to love
You showed me how to express love and affection for others.
What its of, what its of
The true meaning and significance of love and relationships.
You never said too much
You didn't preach or lecture me about love, rather you led by example.
But still you showed the way
You guided me through your actions and behavior, teaching me how to love without words.
And I knew from watching you
By observing you and your actions, I gained a deep understanding of love.
Nobody else could ever know
No one else could ever understand me and my relationship with you as intimately as you and I do.
The part of me that can't let go
The part of my heart that still holds on to our past together.
Is there someone you know
Do you know someone in your life.
You're loving them so
You love them deeply.
But taking them all for granted
You're not appreciative of this person and are assuming they will always be there for you.
You may lose them one day
There's a chance you'll lose them someday, and regret not appreciating them when you had the chance.
Someone takes them away
Someone comes and takes them away from your life.
And they don't hear the words you long to say
You're unable to express your true feelings towards them before it's too late.
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Written by: David Gates
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