In 2004 she released her debut album Unlikely Emergency, which included the single "Just Another Day" which gained significant airplay on many Canadian radio stations. The album was released with the production help of Hawksley Workman, who contacted the CBC after hearing her perform on a local Live radio broadcast. The album was recorded at his studio and released on Workman's Isadora imprint.
Serena is currently signed to EMI Music Canada, and in late 2006, she released her major label debut featuring a collection of Canadian cover songs If Your Memory Serves You Well. This sophomore release featured three originals, including the standout single "Weak In The Knees", which was also featured on the 2007 'Women & Songs Volume 11' compilation.
Ryder soon found herself opening major concerts for the likes of Aerosmith and she won the 2008 Juno Award for "Best New Artist."
In November 2008, Serena released her third album, Is It O.K., mixing original work with a reprise of "Weak In The Knees". She was nominated for two Juno Awards for 2009 - including 'Artist of the Year' and 'Adult Alternative Album of the Year' for "Is it o.k.", which was eventually released in the USA almost a year later on Atlantic Records. Serena generated further awareness stateside with a duet with American Idol graduate Jason Castro on his debut album.
For You
Serena Ryder Lyrics
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Is just for you
The sun, it shines
Just for you
It was love at first sight
I couldn't bear it one more night
Without you
Heaven only knows how much I love you
Heaven only knows how much I care
And even if the sky fell from above you
You know that I'll always be there
For you
All this pain
Just for you
I can take
Just for you
I could see it in your eyes
A hello and no goodbye
Heaven only knows how much I love you
Heaven only knows how much I care
And even if the sky fell from above you
You know that I'll always be there
It could be so heavenly
Don't you try to fight it
I can see it in your eyes
It's meant to be
Heaven only knows how much I love you
Heaven only knows how much I care
And even if the sky fell from above you
You know that I'll always be there
For you
Oh, for you, for you, for you, for you, oh
For you
The song "For You" by Serena Ryder is a beautiful love ballad that conveys deep feelings and affection towards a significant other. The opening lines, "Every day is just for you, the sun, it shines just for you", suggest that the singer's world revolves around their lover. The love between the two is so intense that nothing else matters. The lyrics further emphasize the level of devotion and commitment the singer shows towards the significant other, "All this pain just for you, I can take just for you."
The singer's connection with the subject of their affection is instantaneous, as it was love at first sight. The lyrics reveal the intense yearning felt by the singer for their lover, "I couldn't bear it one more night without you." The chorus, "Heaven only knows how much I love you," further highlights the depth of love felt by the singer towards the lover, and no obstacles or catastrophes can change the way they feel. The lyrics convey a sense of deep loyalty and commitment to their lover, "even if the sky fell from above you, you know that I'll always be there for you."
The song highlights the beauty and power of love, the deep devotion necessary to maintain a romantic relationship, and how true love withstands all hardships. This song is a heart-warming dedication to a loved one, a reminder that they are always cherished and loved.
Line by Line Meaning
Every day
Every single day
Is just for you
Is solely and exclusively dedicated to you
The sun, it shines
The bright ball of fire in the sky emits light for you
Just for you
Only for you, and no one else
It was love at first sight
The moment I saw you, I was in love
I couldn't bear it one more night
I was unable to handle another night without you
Without you
In your absence
Heaven only knows how much I love you
The depth of my love for you is known only to the heavens
Heaven only knows how much I care
The extent to which I care for you is understood only by the heavens
And even if the sky fell from above you
In the unlikely event of the sky falling over you
You know that I'll always be there
I will always be present for you, regardless of the circumstances
All this pain
The excruciating agony
Just for you
Experienced only for you
I can take
I am able to withstand and endure
I could see it in your eyes
It was apparent to me from the look in your eyes
A hello and no goodbye
A greeting with no farewell
It could be so heavenly
It has the potential to be divine and blissful
Don't you try to fight it
Do not attempt to resist it
I can see it in your eyes
I can discern it from the expression in your eyes
It's meant to be
It is destined to happen
For you
For nobody else but you
Heaven only knows how much I love you
The depth of my love for you is known only to the heavens
Heaven only knows how much I care
The extent to which I care for you is understood only by the heavens
And even if the sky fell from above you
In the unlikely event of the sky falling over you
You know that I'll always be there
I will always be present for you, regardless of the circumstances
For you
For nobody else but you
Oh, for you, for you, for you, for you, oh
Repeated emphasis of the fact that it is only for you
For you
For nobody else but you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jon Levine, Jay Hawkins, Serena Ryder
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@trillestever7613
Every day
Is just for you
The sun, it shines
Just for you
It was love at first sight
I couldn't bear it one more night
Without you
Heaven only knows how much I love you
Heaven only knows how much I care
And even if the sky fell from above you
You know that I'll always be there
For you
All this pain
Just for you
I can take
Just for you
I could see it in your eyes
A hello and no goodbye
Heaven only knows how much I love you
Heaven only knows how much I care
And even if the sky fell from above you
You know that I'll always be there
It could be so heavenly
Don't you try to fight it
I can see it in your eyes
It's meant to be
Heaven only knows how much I love you
Heaven only knows how much I care
And even if the sky fell from above you
You know that I'll always be there
For you
Oh, for you, for you, for you, for you, oh
For you
@catherinecastanomusic
For You
Serena Ryder
Every day
Is just for you
The sun, it shines
Just for you
It was love at first sight
I couldn't bear it one more night
Without you
Heaven only knows how much I love you
Heaven only knows how much I care
And even if the sky fell from above you
You know that I'll always be there
For you
All this pain
Just for you
I can take
Just for you
I could see it in your eyes
A hello and no goodbye
Heaven only knows how much I love you
Heaven only knows how much I care
And even if the sky fell from above you
You know that I'll always be there
It could be so heavenly
Don't you try to fight it
I can see it in your eyes
It's meant to be
Heaven only knows how much I love you
Heaven only knows how much I care
And even if the sky fell from above you
You know that I'll always be there
For you
Oh, for you, for you, for you, for you, oh
For you
@Locktwiste72
This song has a touch of classic 007. I hope they can use it in a future Bond film.
@funnygirl101ism
same thought! haha!
@alexisencarnacion227
Yasss so true.
@hackoffgrey5747
my thoughts exactly I thought spectre song was awful
@fornax4676
+Locktwiste72 Now all I can think about are the Bond films when I listen to this song.
@MrMartybearass
+Bok Sye the song was great it was the so called singer that was awful!!!
@dayit6260
Thank you @TheOriginals for an introduction to this lovely song!💙 I can picture Davina and Kol (Dol? Kavina? Kovina? Kolvina? Davol? ... Too much????) in that attic with those candles and it is a real mood setter. I think they are my favorite on-screen couple. The chemistry is amazing!!! Julie really knew what she was doing with their relationship.
@foxyvu2805
The moment I heard this song in The Originals Season 3 Episode 15, I had to open Shazam and look for it immediately!
@francesca_1998
Same lol
@neelarao7925
SAME!