Bless You
Terence Blanchard Lyrics
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Just when it seemed that heaven was not for me
Bless you, for building a new dream
Just when my old dream crumbled so helplessly
In that vine covered chapel on the hill
Your face was a hymn that lingered still
Heaven is mine and life is divine with you.
So bless, you my darling, my angel,
Heaven is mine and life is divine with you.
In Terence Blanchard's song "Bless You," the lyrics express gratitude towards someone who has brought light into a narrator's life. The singer addresses this person as an "angel," indicating the importance and impact they have had. The singer expresses that they previously felt excluded from heaven, but the arrival of this person has changed that. This line can be interpreted in several ways, such as the singer feeling unworthy or alone before this person's arrival, or simply that they found it difficult to believe in the existence of heaven before this person arrived. Regardless, the arrival of this person has brought the singer's life new meaning and an opportunity to build a "new dream."
The second verse describes a moment the singer shared with this person in a vine-covered chapel on a hill. The person's face is described as a "hymn" that continues to resonate with the singer. This moment serves as a symbol of the singer's gratitude and attachment to the person. The final lines of the song repeat the sentiment that the singer's life is divine with this person present.
Overall, "Bless You" is a song about recognizing the people who bring light and meaning into our lives. It acknowledges that sometimes we may feel lost or disconnected from spirituality, but the presence of certain people can change that. The song's romantic language and imagery convey the depth of the singer's appreciation for this person.
Line by Line Meaning
Bless you, for being an angel
Thank you for being like an angel, providing guidance and support in my life
Just when it seemed that heaven was not for me
When it seemed like things couldn't get any worse, you came along and made me feel like heaven was possible
Bless you, for building a new dream
Thank you for helping me create a new path or goal in life, when my previous one had fallen apart
Just when my old dream crumbled so helplessly
When my previous goal or ambition came to an end, leaving me feeling hopeless, you came and helped me find a new one
In that vine covered chapel on the hill
In that picturesque chapel that was covered in vines, where we spent time together
Your face was a hymn that lingered still
Your face was like a beautiful song, and the image of it still lingers in my mind
So bless, you my darling, my angel,
Thank you, my beloved, for all that you do for me, for being like an angel in my life
Heaven is mine and life is divine with you.
Being with you feels like being in heaven, and life is wonderful and perfect with you.
Lyrics © SHAPIRO BERNSTEIN & CO. INC.
Written by: DON BAKER, EDDIE LANE
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@ethancooney3331
I admire Blanchard's silence here. He's not interested in being the star of the show and wowing everybody with his amazing skill. He's interested in the music. He uplifts his band members, and in turn that makes the music better. Brilliant stuff, this is a great performance.
@RyanVanBelleghem
The sound from that guitar! Woo!
@Chickenparmm
Wow this pianist really brings so much I didn’t even realize
@maxsanchez4006
That’s Fabian Almazan for ya, a righteous player in his own right.
@memoherrerasounds
The bass lines... Wow!
@ianmoore5502
The keys on the first one is just absolutely next level to me
@trav2190
I love the way Terrance plays. I wanna learn it now
@carolmcghee2076
I as as as a a
@Boonzzy
Kudos to Tiny Desk Concert engineering team - I was blown away with the high sound quality. It was clearly noticeable when you hear this sound right after other YouTube videos!
@BluStrat22
Thanks for the kind words, Masato! I recorded this, and I'm so tickled with how it came out. Really honored you liked it! Cheers, Brian