The song was a series of firsts for the 20-year-old Wonder: it was the first single Wonder produced on his own, and was also the first to feature his female backup singing group composed of Lynda Tucker Laurence (who went on to become a member of The Supremes), Syreeta Wright (who also co-wrote the song), and Vanetta Fields.
Signed Sealed Delivered I'm Yours
Stevie Wonder Lyrics
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Like a fool, I went and stayed too long
Now I'm wondering if your love's still strong
Ooh, baby, here I am
Signed, sealed, delivered, I'm yours, mmm
Then that time I went and said goodbye
Now I'm back and not ashamed to cry
Signed, sealed, delivered, I'm yours, ah
Here I am, baby
Oh (Signed, sealed, delivered, I'm yours, babe)
You've got my future in your hand
I, here I am, baby
I (Signed, sealed, delivered, I'm yours, babe)
You've got my future in your hand, hey
I've done a lot of foolish things
That I really didn't mean
Hey, hey, yeah, yeah, didn't I? Oh, baby
Seen a lot of things in this old world
When I touched them, they meant nothing, girl
Ooh, baby, here I am, signed, sealed, delivered
I'm yours, oh, I'm yours
Ooh-wee babe, you set my soul on fire
That's why I know you are my only desire
Ooh, baby, here I am, signed, sealed delivered
I'm yours
Here I am, baby
Oh (signed, sealed delivered, I'm yours, yeah)
You've got my future in your hands, baby, ah
Here I am, baby
Ah (signed, sealed, delivered, I'm yours)
You've got my future in your hands, baby, yeah
I've done a lot of foolish things
That I really didn't mean
I could be a broken man, but here I ah
With your future, got your future, babe, I (here I am, baby)
Here I am, baby (signed, sealed delivered, I'm yours, yeah)
Here I am, baby (here I am, baby)
signed, sealed delivered, I'm yours, yeah (get it, get it, get it)
Here I am, baby (here, I am baby)
Hey, hey, hey (signed, sealed delivered, I'm yours, yeah)
"Signed Sealed Delivered I'm Yours" is a soulful love song that celebrates the singer's return to the object of his affection after a brief period of absence. The opening lines, "Like a fool I went and stayed too long, now I'm wondering if your love's still strong," set the tone for the rest of the song, as the singer expresses remorse for leaving and seeks reassurance that he is still loved. The key phrase "signed, sealed, delivered, I'm yours" emphasizes the singer's commitment to his lover and his desire to be with her.
The verses build on this theme as the singer acknowledges his previous mistakes and commits himself to his lover. He proclaims that he has "done a lot of foolish things that [he] really didn't mean" and that he has "seen a lot of things in this old world, when I touched them they did nothing, girl." These lyrics suggest that the singer has learned from his mistakes and is ready to devote himself entirely to his love.
The chorus repeats the phrase "here I am, signed, sealed delivered, I'm yours" with increasing intensity, as the singer highlights his commitment to his lover and his confidence that they will have a future together. As the song builds to a climax, the singer declares that his lover has "got the future in your hand" and that he is "signed, sealed, delivered" to her forever.
Overall, "Signed Sealed Delivered I'm Yours" is a powerful declaration of love that combines soulful vocals with catchy instrumentation and upbeat lyrics. It celebrates the triumph of love over past mistakes and offers a message of hope and commitment to anyone who has ever struggled to make a relationship work.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh yeah baby, like a fool I went and stayed too long
I regret staying away from you for so long, thinking if your love for me is still strong.
Now I'm wondering if your love's still strong
I'm unsure if you still love me after being away for so long.
Oo baby, here I am, signed, sealed delivered, I'm yours
I'm finally here to fully commit to you, body and soul.
Then that time I went and said goodbye
I left you once before.
Now I'm back and not ashamed to cry
But I'm back now and I'm not afraid to show my emotions and love for you.
Here I am baby
I'm here for you, baby.
Oh, you've got the future in your hand
Your choices will determine our future.
(Signed, sealed delivered, I'm yours)
I'm all yours, committed to you and our future together.
I've done a lot of foolish things
I've made mistakes in the past.
That I really didn't mean
But I didn't intend to hurt you.
Hey, hey, yea, yea, didn't I, oh baby
I hope you can forgive me for my mistakes.
Seen a lot of things in this old world
I've been through a lot and seen many things in my life.
When I touched them they did nothing, girl
None of those things brought me joy or fulfillment like my love for you.
Oo baby, here I am, signed, sealed delivered, I'm yours, oh I'm yours
I'm yours completely and without reservation.
Oo-wee babe you set my soul on fire
Your love fills me with passion and excitement.
That's why I know you are my only desire
That's why I know you are the only one I want.
I could be a broken man but here I am
I could be broken without you, but I'm here for you now.
With your future, got your future babe (here I am baby)
I'm ready to be a part of your future, to grow and journey with you.
Here I am baby (signed, sealed delivered, I'm yours)
I'm completely devoted to you and committed to making this work.
Here I am baby, (here I am baby)
I'm really, truly here for you.
Here I am baby (signed, sealed delivered, I'm yours)
I'm completely yours and only yours.
Here I am baby, (here I am baby)
I'm here for you, through thick and thin.
Here I am baby (signed, sealed delivered, I'm yours)
I'm yours fully, now and forever.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Lula Mae Hardaway, Syreeta Wright, Stevie Wonder, Lee Garrett
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on Isn't She Lovely
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