John I Love You
Sinéad O'Connor Lyrics


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John I love you
I'm ever so fond of you
Will you wait for me
'Til I am heavenly
Oh there's much work to do
But I love you

Oh you're tender
Your name's a whisper

I let tears fall like rain
Apple-sized they were
All over her
And through all of those times
When you could have died
This is what you find

There's life outside your mother's garden
There's life beyond your wildest dreams
There hasn't been any explosion
We're not spinning like Dorothy
If you look now then you'll see why
Don't be afraid to cry
This time don't let yourself fly
Child
Pick up those dancing shoes
Kick off those wedding blues
These are the ways
You can choose

Child you're tender
Your name's a whisper

There's life outside your mother's garden




There's life beyond your wildest dreams
There hasn't been any explosion
We're not spinning like Dorothy
If you look now then you'll see why
Don't be afraid to cry
This time don't let yourself fly
Child
Pick up those dancing shoes
Kick off those wedding blues
These are the ways
You can choose

Child I love you
I'm ever so fond of you

Overall Meaning

The song "John I Love You" by Sinéad O'Connor is a beautiful ballad of love, hope, and encouragement. The song is addressed to a person named John who holds a special place in the singer's heart. She expresses her deep love and fondness towards John and asks him to wait for her until she reaches heaven. She explains that there is much work to do, but she will always love him. The song's tone is soothing and calming, and it reflects the message of hope and perseverance.


The lyrics of the song tell a story of someone who has faced difficult times but has come out stronger, wiser and more resilient. The line "Through all of those times when you could have died, this is what you find" implies that the person had gone through a traumatic event in their life but managed to survive it. The following lines "There's life outside your mother's garden, there's life beyond your wildest dreams" suggests that there is much more to life than what we are familiar with, and there are endless opportunities to explore and discover. The song inspires the listener to look beyond their current situation and to find the courage to embrace new possibilities.


Overall, "John I Love You" is a beautifully crafted song that conveys a message of hope and love. It encourages the listener to be brave and to persevere through challenging times, knowing that there is life beyond their current situation. The song's lyrics, combined with Sinéad O'Connor's soulful voice, create a powerful and moving experience that is sure to touch the heart.


Line by Line Meaning

John I love you
I feel great affection and love towards you, John


I'm ever so fond of you
My admiration for you is profound, John


Will you wait for me
Can you hold on until I reach my salvation, John?


'Til I am heavenly
Wait for me until I become pure and perfect like heaven, John


Oh there's much work to do
There's a lot of important tasks to be completed, John


But I love you
Despite everything, I still love you dearly, John


Oh you're tender
You're gentle and kind, John


Your name's a whisper
Your name is soft and delicate like a whisper, John


I let tears fall like rain
I cried intensely and profusely, John


Apple-sized they were
The tears were as big as apples, John


All over her
The tears fell all over me, John


And through all of those times
Despite all the difficult times we've been through, John


When you could have died
During the life-threatening situations you survived, John


This is what you find
Here's what you will discover, John


There's life outside your mother's garden
There's a world outside your sheltered upbringing, John


There's life beyond your wildest dreams
Your life could be more amazing than your wildest imagination, John


There hasn't been any explosion
The world hasn't been wrecked by any disastrous event, John


We're not spinning like Dorothy
The world isn't collapsing like in the Wizard of Oz, John


If you look now then you'll see why
If you observe closely, you'll understand why, John


Don't be afraid to cry
Don't hesitate to express your emotions, John


This time don't let yourself fly
Stay grounded and don't lose control, John


Child
A term of affection for someone younger, in this case John


Pick up those dancing shoes
Come and dance, John


Kick off those wedding blues
Forget about the unhappy memories of your marriage, John


These are the ways
These are the options, John


You can choose
Select what you wish, John


Child I love you
I love you more than anything, John


I'm ever so fond of you
My affection for you is still strong, John




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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@MarieAntoinettekent

Songteksten
John I love you
I'm ever so fond of you
Will you wait for me
'Til I am heavenly
Oh there's much work to do
But I love you
Oh you're tender
Your name's a whisper
I let tears fall like rain
Apple-sized they were
All over her
And through all of those times
When you could have died
This is what you find
There's life outside your mother's garden
There's life beyond your wildest dreams
There hasn't been any explosion
We're not spinning like Dorothy
If you look now then you'll see why
Don't be afraid to cry
This time don't let yourself fly
Child
Pick up those dancing shoes
Kick off those wedding blues
These are the ways
You can choose
Child you're tender
Your name's a whisper
There's life outside your mother's garden
There's life beyond your wildest dreams
There hasn't been any explosion
We're not spinning like Dorothy
If you look now then you'll see why
Don't be afraid to cry
This time don't let yourself fly
Child
Pick up those dancing shoes
Kick off those wedding blues
These are the ways
You can choose
Child I love you
I'm ever so fond of you



@hugocarrizo2503

Yo RESPETO a mi HERMANA,
Yo RESPETO a una Madre.
Yo RESPETO a una Mujer...
No Al machismo,
No Al ala descriminacion de Mujeres,
No ala discrimination del sexo opuesto..
Las mujeres,Los Chicos y Los hombres, son parte de la VIDA, Del planets,las plantas,animales, del la Evolucion...
No te olvides...
No te olvides...
De vivir...
Sinead o'Connor...



All comments from YouTube:

@SHIThppns

my name is john and my mother earlier often heard sinnead o' conner... so many memories.... I LOVE SINNEAD O' CONNER and THIS SONG

@lalalooloo

I will always love this song. Always have since 1998

@tooth8551

I will now after hearing it for the first time. She really was more than we knew ❤

@СветаСычева-ч4с

Прекрасное исполнение! Эту песню слушала в 1995 году!

@MarieAntoinettekent

Songteksten
John I love you
I'm ever so fond of you
Will you wait for me
'Til I am heavenly
Oh there's much work to do
But I love you
Oh you're tender
Your name's a whisper
I let tears fall like rain
Apple-sized they were
All over her
And through all of those times
When you could have died
This is what you find
There's life outside your mother's garden
There's life beyond your wildest dreams
There hasn't been any explosion
We're not spinning like Dorothy
If you look now then you'll see why
Don't be afraid to cry
This time don't let yourself fly
Child
Pick up those dancing shoes
Kick off those wedding blues
These are the ways
You can choose
Child you're tender
Your name's a whisper
There's life outside your mother's garden
There's life beyond your wildest dreams
There hasn't been any explosion
We're not spinning like Dorothy
If you look now then you'll see why
Don't be afraid to cry
This time don't let yourself fly
Child
Pick up those dancing shoes
Kick off those wedding blues
These are the ways
You can choose
Child I love you
I'm ever so fond of you

@prettykiray

people should hear her songs...she's the best!!!! SINEAD RULES!!!!

@tellmefast

I can't believe how beautiful this song is!!!!

@indigosungirl

i know truly sweet and pure and clear

@Mariopv1174

This song is so beautiful. It's perfect for Sinead voice

@matosbarbosathais

This song makes me feel so joyful. I do love this song and Sinead O'Connor sings it so beautifully! I do admire her singing.

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