Have I Told You Lately
Rod Stewart Lyrics
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Have I told you there's no one else above you?
Fill my heart with gladness, take away all my sadness
Ease my troubles, that's what you do
For the morning sun and all it's glory
Greets the day with hope and comfort too
You fill my life with laughter and somehow you make it better
There's a love that's divine
And it's yours and it's mine
Like the sun
And at the end of the day
We should give thanks and pray
To the one, to the one
Have I told you lately that I love you?
Have I told you there's no one else above you?
Fill my heart with gladness, take away all my sadness
Ease my troubles, that's what you do
There's a love that's divine
And it's yours and it's mine
Like the sun
And at the end of the day
We should give thanks and pray
To the one, to the one
And have I told you lately that I love you?
Have I told you there's no one else above you?
You fill my heart with gladness, take away my sadness
Ease my troubles, that's what you do
Take away all my sadness, fill my life with gladness
Ease my troubles, that's what you do
Take away all my sadness, fill my life with gladness
Ease my troubles, that's what you do
"Have I Told You Lately" is a love song by Rod Stewart that expresses the singer's deep and abiding affection for his lover. The song's lyrics highlight the importance of communication and the power of love to transform our lives. The chorus repeats the title phrase several times, emphasizing the need to express love and gratitude to our partner regularly. The verse focuses on the transformative qualities of love, with the singer suggesting that his lover has helped him overcome sadness and troubles and brought joy and laughter to his life.
The lyrics also suggest a cosmic dimension to the love shared by the couple, with the "love that's divine" standing in as a metaphor for a higher power that animates and sustains all of existence. The use of the sun as a symbol of this love highlights the warmth, comfort, and life-giving qualities of love, while the final lines, "At the end of the day, we should give thanks and pray to the one," suggest a spiritual dimension to the couple's relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Have I told you lately that I love you?
I want to make sure you know that I love you and that my feelings for you are still strong.
Have I told you there's no one else above you?
You are the most important person in my life and there's no one else who can take your place.
Fill my heart with gladness, take away all my sadness
Being around you and feeling your love makes me happy and helps me forget the difficulties in my life.
Ease my troubles, that's what you do
You have a way of making everything feel better and easier simply by being there for me.
For the morning sun and all its glory
The start of each day gives me hope and optimism for what's to come thanks to you.
Greets the day with hope and comfort too
The day is welcomed with an optimistic and reassuring feeling when I think of you.
You fill my life with laughter and somehow you make it better
You bring joy and humor into my life, and I feel like everything is improved when you're with me.
There's a love that's divine and it's yours and it's mine like the sun
Our love is powerful and virtuous, and it feels like a guiding light in my life.
And at the end of the day we should give thanks and pray to the one, to the one
No matter what has happened during the day, we should always be grateful for the love we share and the blessings we have.
Take away all my sadness, fill my life with gladness, ease my troubles, that's what you do
Being with you is a constant source of happiness and comfort, and I am grateful for all that you do for me.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Van Morrison
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@repetanorton3174
One day in our kitchen, this song came on and my husband dedicated this song to me as he and I was waltzing, hugs and embracing each other with love. He passed away 6 months after with cancer. And every time I hear it I just cry thinking of that day waltzing in our kitchen. Love and miss him everyday. My best catch ever. I reeled him towards me and never let him go until that last day I had to say farewell to my Gordie from Newcastle Upon Tyne. I have always loved this song but it came to light more with open eyes how precious we all are. Appreciation is my biggest of all and greatful for God bought us together.
@vivik959
My condolences to you and your family for your loss. May his beautiful soul rest in peace 🙏
@daniloanub3629
i feel sad for you maam
@jandeband
I love dancing in the kitchen
@yoniash
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@pazbiggs3670
I loved the songs. I truly believe that He brought us together. God is so very good, He really loves us.
@Bonlynren
I live in Alabama USA. 🇺🇸🇺🇸 I have an "unofficially adopted" granddaughter in Finland. She is not even 30 yet, but is having a tremendous amount of pain. She had recently spent several months in the hospital because her ex had been poisoning her evening tea for TEN YEARS. As you can imagine this
caused severe and lifelong internal damage to many of her organs. She is so very talented in numerous fields and is a brilliant young lady. But because of her body shutting down, she can barely walk, has lost a lot of weight, and has ZERO INCOME now. She has to go to the hospital every day for different reasons so they can help her. Some of which include more surgical procedures, testing and more rehab. She needs all of the love and support I, we, God can give her. Please pray for this loving lady.
I have told her THIS is our song. Thank you Rod Stewart. I loved this song since the first time I heard it on the radio years ago. It's so heartfelt. 💜
Thank you. 🎵🎶
@jamesdale573
May God send his Angels at the speed of light… to engulf your granddaughter… take away her pain and restore her life a hundred fold…
@shivansingh1633
God bless you and your family
@jonahgerfin4409
Hello, how are you doing, make sure you always pray for her