As You Are
Sullivans Lyrics
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You are by far the only apartment
That I'd ever care to rent
You're like Doctor Kissenger
On a peace trip or two
But most important of all
You are you
You're like a painting by Cozanne
A sonata by Chopin
You're like the Queen of England
Not forgetting the Duke
But most important of all
You are you
I'm no genius when it comes to world affairs
On the other hand when I am with you who cares
As you can see
You're my priority
[Break]
But most important of all
You are you
I don't suppose that there_s the slightest little chance
You might allow me to consummate our romance
Your know what, you're a supersonic flight
A song by Lennon and McCartney
A Mohammed Ali fight
You're like Brigitte Bardot
No way Danny La Rue...
But most important of all
You are you
Yes most important of all
You are, you are, you are you
The song "As You Are" by Sullivan is a heartfelt tribute to someone special in the singer's life. It opens with the lines "You're every dream I've ever dreamt, You are by far the only apartment, That I'd ever care to rent", suggesting that the person is an integral part of the singer's life and essential like a home. The comparison to Henry Kissinger, the American diplomat who helped broker peace deals between countries, adds an element of grandeur and importance to this person's presence in the singer's life. However, it is emphasized that what truly matters is the person's individuality and uniqueness - "But most important of all, You are you".
The song then goes on to compare the person to various iconic works of art and figures such as Paul Cézanne's paintings, Andy Warhol's soup cans, and Queen Elizabeth II. The tone is playful and whimsical yet the central message remains constant- the person is one of a kind and cannot be compared to anything or anyone else. The singer admits that he may not be knowledgeable about worldly affairs, but in the person's company, none of that seems to matter- "I'm no genius when it comes to world affairs, On the other hand when I am with you who cares". The song is a beautiful tribute to the power of individuality, love, and admiration.
Line by Line Meaning
You're every dream I've ever dreamt
You embody every single one of my aspirations and goals
You are by far the only apartment
Out of all the options available to me, you are the one I truly desire to live in
That I'd ever care to rent
I don't see myself being happy living anywhere else but with you
You're like Doctor Kissenger
You possess great wisdom and have a skill for diplomacy, much like the esteemed diplomat, Henry Kissinger
On a peace trip or two
In situations that commonly lead to conflict, you possess an ability to negotiate a peaceful resolution
But most important of all you are you
Despite all of the amazing attributes you possess, the greatest thing about you is simply being yourself
You're like a painting by Cozanne
Your beauty and complexity can be compared to the likes of French artist, Paul Cezanne
A tin of soup by Andy Warhol
Your distinctiveness and uniqueness is a work of art, just like Andy Warhol's famous Campbell's soup cans
A sonata by Chopin
Your grace and elegance is comparable to the work of legendary composer, Frederic Chopin
You're like the Queen of England
Your sophistication and regal demeanor mirrors that of Queen Elizabeth II
Not forgetting the Duke
Even your partner has a certain level of prestige and importance like Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh
I'm no genius when it comes to world affairs
While I may not possess a wealth of knowledge about global politics and events
On the other hand when I am with you who cares
Being with you is so much more important and fulfilling than worrying about things that are beyond my control
As you can see
It's evident that you have a profound effect on me and my life
You're my priority
Nothing comes before you and your happiness
You know what, you're a supersonic flight
Your presence and energy is comparable to the speed and intensity of a supersonic flight
A song by Lennon and McCartney
The beauty and emotion you evoke is on par with the works of legendary songwriters, John Lennon and Paul McCartney
A Mohammed Ali fight
Your courage and strength can be compared to legendary boxer, Mohammed Ali's inspiring fights
You're like Brigitte Bardot
Your beauty, elegance, and poise is comparable to legendary French actress and model, Brigitte Bardot
No way Danny La Rue
You're far more stunning and captivating than anyone that could be compared to famous British performer, Danny La Rue
Yes most important of all
Above anything else, the most important thing is still that you are and always will be yourself
You are, you are, you are you
The importance of you just being yourself cannot be stressed enough
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GILBERT O'SULLIVAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Javier Huarcaya Lizano
Un gran artista. Poeta de lo cotidiano, Gilbert tiene la fórmula para abstraernos hacia su mundo de sueños y fantasía con la sencillez de los genios, con frases comunes o sentencias que parecen absurdas pero que cobran relieve en su contexto (You are You). Puede ir de la ironía al drama con mucha facilidad, y siempre le salen temas inolvidables porque es honesto con su arte y escribe para dejarnos un mensaje con cada historia. Gilbert, el irlandés melancólico, un clásico irrepetible.
Pietro Bausano
Javier te felicito por el excelente comentario sobre Gilbert , es mi cantante favorito y tengo casi todos sus discos. Hiciste una descripción exacta de su faceta como compositor. Te recomiendo escuchar There's No Telling Why de 1977 y Our Own Baby de 1978. Por favor cuando tengas oportunidad me comentas si realmente te gustaron o no. Dentro de un tiempo te puedo recomendar algunos temas más nuevos de diferentes años. Un abrazo y hasta pronto!!!!!
Olga de la Peña
La más tierna y hermosa juventud que me tocó vivir y disfrutar junto a las hermosas canciones de Gilbert. Todavía me parece que vuelvo a sentir en mi cuerpo vibrar sus notas .Gracias por esta alegría. Olga BsAs
Jorge Antonio Mota Mota
VOZ MARAVILHOSA, MARCANTE, INESQUECÍVEL !!! COM ESSE SEU ESTILO ÚNICO E PECULIAR DE INTERPRETAR
CANÇÕES, CONQUISTOU FÃS PELO MUNDO INTEIRO !!! PARABÉNS PELA POSTAGEM E PELO BOM GÔSTO !!!
Noir
he is truly amazing, such a great songwriter
Donna Carl Kuchinski
Love love love it.....Gilbert O'Sullivan is truly amazing
Aditya Vernando
Anda adalah setiap impian yang pernah saya impikan Anda adalah satu-satunya apartemen Bahwa aku akan pernah peduli untuk menyewa Anda seperti Dokter Kissenger Pada satu atau dua perjalanan damai Tapi yang terpenting dari semuanya Kamu adalah kamu Anda seperti lukisan karya Cozanne Satu kaleng sup oleh Andy Warhol Sonata karya Chopin Anda seperti Ratu Inggris Tidak melupakan Duke Tapi yang terpenting dari semuanya Kamu adalah kamu Saya bukan jenius dalam urusan dunia Di sisi lain saat aku bersamamu yang peduli Seperti yang Anda lihat Anda adalah prioritas saya Tapi yang terpenting dari semuanya Kamu adalah kamu Saya tidak mengira bahwa ada sedikit peluang Anda mungkin mengizinkan saya untuk menyelesaikan romansa kami Anda tahu, Anda adalah penerbangan supersonik Lagu karya Lennon dan McCartney Pertarungan Mohammed Ali Anda seperti Brigitte Bardot Tidak mungkin Danny La Rue ... Tapi yang terpenting dari semuanya Kamu adalah kamu Ya yang paling penting dari semuanya Anda adalah, Anda, Anda adalah Anda
Riny de Bock
wat is gilbert toch geweldig. Ik geniet al 45 jaar van zijn muziek en uitstraling
오마이갑
Gilbert O' Sullivan. Un grand chanteur,compositeur. LINE melodic, suite d'accords et rythmic vert pop musicale jazzy. Genius !
Geri Magala
He's definitely a Writer! Oh and what a talent! Beyond! Haha 👩