I Will Be Your Witness
Styx Lyrics

I woke up this morning Wishing you were here Another cup of coffee And then you appeared
The singer is missing someone special and, upon waking up, is reminded of them when that person appears in their thoughts - almost like magic - giving them a sense of comfort and familiarity.

A crystal vision Shining through the rain Smiling through my window pane
The singer envisions this special someone as a shining vision, appearing clear and vivid even in the midst of life's rainy and dull moments. It's like a ray of sunshine that brightens their day.

In the morning traffic I turn on the radio And the song that's playing Is one that we used to know
The singer hears a song on the radio that reminds them of a certain time when they were with this special someone, enjoying a slow dance under a mirror ball while the other person sang to them. It's a moment that they treasure, and one they want to recapture.

It was our adventure I won't let it slip away Gonna make it like it was before this day
The artist sees their time together with this special someone as a great adventure that they don't want to let go of. They're determined to recapture that feeling of love and excitement, so they're going to make an effort to bring back the magic they once shared.

I will be your witness (That much I can do) That much I can do (I want to tell the world) I just want to tell the world How much I'm missing you
The artist is willing to bear witness to their love for this special someone, even if it means telling the world how much they're missing them. It's as if they want everyone to know just how much this person means to them.

Did you ever notice Just what you mean to me You're the piece of the puzzle That makes my world complete
The singer wants this special someone to know just how important they are in their life. They see this person as the missing piece of the puzzle that makes their world complete. Like without that person, life just wouldn't make sense.

I need your freedom I need your company Let me tell you how it's going to be
The singer needs this special someone to be with them, not just in body but in spirit too - to be free to love them and to keep them company. They're determined to explain things to this person, to make sure they understand what they mean to them.

I'll be your alibi tonight I'll make everything all right I will be your defense When life makes no sense Baby you just wait and see It's a crazy crazy world
The artist wants to be there for this special someone no matter what, to be their alibi when needed and to help make things right. They're willing to defend them whenever life gets tough and to be a constant in a crazy world. They're committed to this person, now and forever.

Such a great adventure I won't let it slip away You know I need you every night and every day
The artist reflects on the adventure that is their life with this special someone, and they're determined to hold onto that feeling. They want this person to know how much they need them, every night and every day. For the artist, this person is essential to their happiness.

I will be your witness (Don't you know it's true) Don't you know it's true (I want to testify) I just want to testify How much I'm loving you
The artist is so committed to this special someone that they want to testify to the world about how much they love them. They want this person to know without a doubt that their love is true and strong, and that they will always be there for them.

I will be your witness (I will be your witness) What else can I do (What else can I do) I just want to tell the world How much I'm loving you
The singer is resolute in their commitment to love this special someone, and they want the world to know it. They see themselves as their witness, but also see that as the only thing they can truly do because their love is that strong. In the end, they just want to be able to tell the world how much they're loving this person.