I Could Be
Shane Filan & Nadine Coyle Lyrics
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You wanna bring me back, back to life
You say I know better on my own
But if I'm lonely to the bone
What a great sacrifice being all locked up inside
I could be the first to let you in
I could help you find a place again
I could make the sun come out
Warm you up and melt you down
I could be the first to let you in your heart again
Are you searching for somewhere to hide?
You know I think I am, but wanna try
We're no better on our own if we're lonely to the bone
We don't have to be tonight
I will free your mind
I could be the first to let you in
I could help you find a place again
Let me be the one to open up that door
I could make the sun come out
Warm you up and melt you down
I could be the first to let you in your heart
I could be the first to let you in
To help you find that place again
Let me be the one to open up that door
I could make the sun come out
Warm you up and melt you down
I could be the first to let you in your heart
You know I wanna set you free
Then come to me
The lyrics of "I Could Be" by Shane Filan and Nadine Coyle describe the longing of two people who are searching for companionship and someone to bring them out of their lonely and isolated states. The song conveys the message that opening up to someone can be a significant sacrifice, but it can also be rewarding, uplifting, and liberating. The singer looks at the other person with frozen eyes, conveying detachment and emotional distance, but the potential for a new, fulfilling relationship is on the horizon.
The singer acknowledges that they may know better in their own way, but they are still lonely so that they would like somebody to unlock the locks on their heart. They desire to be the first to welcome the other person in and help them find a place again. They want to be the one to let the sun come out and warm them up, melting them down in a metaphorical sense. By doing so, they could be the first to let them into their hearts again.
This song is about opening up to someone and letting them into your life, and how it can be a difficult and scary thing to do, but it's worth it in the end. It can be understood in the context of any kind of relationship, be it romantic or not. Sometimes, all it takes is one person to open the door and the other person follows.
Line by Line Meaning
I look at you in frozen eyes, cold as ice
I observe you with numb eyes that are unfeeling and indifferent.
You wanna bring me back, back to life
You wish to revive me from my cold and apathetic state.
You say I know better on my own
You claim that I have a better understanding of my situation when I'm alone.
But if I'm lonely to the bone
However, if I'm feeling extremely lonely.
What a great sacrifice being all locked up inside
It's a significant sacrifice to be internally trapped and closed off.
I could be the first to let you in
I have the ability to be the first person to help you open up.
I could help you find a place again
I can assist you in rediscovering your sense of belonging.
Let me be the one to open up that door
Allow me to be the one to help you break down those barriers.
I could make the sun come out
I am capable of bringing happiness and warmth into your life.
Warm you up and melt you down
I can give you the comfort and security you need to let your guard down.
I could be the first to let you in your heart again
I am willing to take the initiative to help you re-engage with your emotions.
Are you searching for somewhere to hide?
Do you feel like you need a place of refuge?
You know I think I am, but wanna try
I believe I am, but I'm willing to give it a chance.
We're no better on our own if we're lonely to the bone
We can't improve our situation by ourselves if we're painfully lonely.
We don't have to be tonight
We don't have to continue feeling lonely tonight.
I will free your mind
I will help release you from your mental and emotional constraints.
You know I wanna set you free
I want to help you break free and find liberation.
Then come to me
Come to me and I will help you on this journey.
Contributed by Charlotte F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
kitkat
They sound really amazing together. Can't wait for the official video.
Andre Muhamad
Yes never ayem name andre tengkuy somat
Yana R
+kitkat YES!
Veronica Almenar
Great song, meaningful lyrics and good upbeat song :) Perfect combination of Shane and Nadine Coyle's voice :)
Musiciseverything12
Love this song!! Shane you never disappoint me ❤️
Patricia McBride
Love this song. Their voices are brilliant together. My three year old heard it once and was singing the corus. Should do very well.
J91 green
I'm obsessed with this song! Just love the blend of lyrics and amazing vocals, by such talented and truly gifted music artists!
Jamer Walker
love Shane, he is a talent
Mary Grace Dela Cruz
perfect voice combination... i love it!
fk1386
Love the lyrics, we can all relate to them. I'm thinking of a guy right now, I wish I had the key to open his heart. And so refreshing to hear a song where you can actually understand what they are singing, no 'artistic' mumbling!