I'm Glad There Is You
Steve Lawrence Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴

In this world of ordinary people
Extraordinary people
I'm glad there is you

In this world of over-rated pleasures
Of under-rated treasures
I'm so glad there is you
I live to love
I love to live with you beside me
This role so new
I'll muddle through with you to guide me

In this world where many, many play at love
And hardly any stay in love
I'm glad there is you

In this world where many, many play at love
And hardly any stay in love
I'm glad there is you





More than ever
I'm glad there is you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Steve Lawrence's song I'm Glad There is You convey a sentiment of gratitude and appreciation for the presence of someone special in the singer's life. The opening lines of the song recognizing the existence of both ordinary and extraordinary people in the world signify the singer's awareness of the people around him, but the lyrics reveal that the existence of the special person in his life gives him reason for joy and gratitude. The line "In this world of over-rated pleasures, of under-rated treasures, I'm so glad there is you," emphasizes the special value that the singer sees in the person he loves.


The singer's love for this person is emphasized further in the next verse where he acknowledges that he lives to love and loves to live with his partner by his side. He recognizes the challenges of the relationship, but states that the presence of his partner gives him the strength to muddle through. The final verse repeats the idea that the presence of the special person in the singer's life is a rarity, in a world where many people play at love and hardly anyone remains in love.


Overall, the song is a tribute to the value of true love in a world that often seems indifferent to it. This message resonates still today and has helped the song maintain its relevance for generations.


Line by Line Meaning

In this world of ordinary people
Amidst the masses of mundane individuals, it is refreshing to have someone exceptional like you.


Extraordinary people
You possess qualities and traits that set you apart from the ordinary crowd.


I'm glad there is you
Your presence brings joy and fulfillment to my life.


In this world of over-rated pleasures
People tend to exaggerate the value of fleeting pleasures that ultimately lack significance.


Of under-rated treasures
Many things of true value are often overlooked or undervalued in this world.


I'm so glad there is you
But having you by my side makes me realize what true treasure is.


I live to love
My purpose in life is to love.


I love to live with you beside me
Living with you boosts my happiness and makes life more enjoyable.


This role so new
This new phase of life we are embarking on is unfamiliar territory.


I'll muddle through with you to guide me
But I know I can count on you to support and guide me through any challenges that come our way.


In this world where many, many play at love
The idea of love is often trivialized and taken lightly by many.


And hardly any stay in love
Few actually succeed in building and maintaining a lasting love.


I'm glad there is you
But I am grateful that we have each other to share a deep, meaningful love.


More than ever
As time passes, my appreciation for you and our love grows stronger.


I'm glad there is you
And I know that having you in my life will always be a source of happiness and gratitude.




Contributed by Layla R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

Genre not found
Artist not found
Album not found
Song not found

More Versions