Cherish is the word I use to describe
All the feeling that I have hiding here for you inside
You don't know how many times I've wished that I had told you
You don't know how many times I've wished that I could hold you
You don't know how many times I've wished that I could
Mold you into someone who could
Cherish me as much as I cherish you
Oh I'm beginning to think that man has never found
The words that could make you want me
That have the right amount of letters, just the right sound
That could make you hear, make you see
That you are drivin' me out of my mind
Oh I could say I need you but then you'd realize
That I want you just like a thousand other guys
Who'd say they loved you With all the rest of their lies
When all they wanted was to touch your face, your hands
And gaze into your eyes
Perish is the word that more than applies
To the hope in my heart each time I realize
That I am not gonna be the one to share your dreams
That I am not gonna be the one to share your schemes
That I am not gonna be the one to share what
Seems to be the life that you could
Cherish as much as I do yours
Cherish is the word I use to describe
All the feeling that I have hiding here for you inside
You don't know how many times I've wished that I had told you
You don't know how many times I've wished that I could hold you
You don't know how many times I've wished that I could
Mold you into someone who could
Cherish me as much as I cherish you
And I do cherish you
And I do cherish you
Cherish is the word
Cherish
The Association Lyrics
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All the feeling that I have hiding here for you inside
You don't know how many times I've wished that I had told you
You don't know how many times I've wished that I could hold you
You don't know how many times I've wished that I could
Mold you into someone who could
Cherish me as much as I cherish you
To the hope in my heart each time I realize
That I am not gonna be the one to share your dreams
That I am not gonna be the one to share your schemes
That I am not gonna be the one to share
What seems to be the life that you could
Cherish as much as I do yours
Oh, I'm beginning to think that man has never found
The words that could make you want me
That have the right amount of letters, just the right sound
That could make you hear, make you see
That you are drivin' me out of my mind
Oh, I could say I need you but then you'd realize
That I want you just like a thousand other guys
Who'd say they loved you With all the rest of their lies
When all they wanted was to touch your face, your hands
And gaze into your eyes
Cherish is the word I use to describe
All the feeling that I have hiding here for you inside
You don't know how many times I've wished that I had told you
You don't know how many times I've wished that I could hold you
You don't know how many times I've wished that I could
Mold you into someone who could
Cherish me as much as I cherish you
And I do cherish you
And I do cherish you
Cherish is the word
The Association's song Cherish is a tribute to the intense, unrequited love that the singer feels for someone. He uses the word "cherish" to describe all the emotions and feelings that he has kept hidden inside of him for this special person. The lyrics express how he has wanted to tell this person how much he cherishes them, but never had the courage to do so. He hopes that the person can at least sense his affection for them. Despite his utmost affection, he realizes that it is unlikely that this love will be reciprocated. He laments over the fact that he will not be the one who will fulfill the dreams and aspirations of the person he loves or share a life together, and the thought of this causes him to feel despair and sadness. He expresses his fears of being one of many others who professed their love for the person, only to ultimately use them, as their intentions were not genuine.
Line by Line Meaning
Cherish is the word I use to describe
I can't put into words how much I care for you, but 'cherish' comes closest.
All the feeling that I have hiding here for you inside
I have so many deep, hidden emotions for you that you may never know about.
You don't know how many times I've wished that I had told you
I regret not expressing my feelings to you in the past.
You don't know how many times I've wished that I could hold you
I yearned to be close to you many times but it never happened.
You don't know how many times I've wished that I could
Mold you into someone who could
I fantasized about changing you into someone who loves and cherishes me as much as I do you.
Perish is the word that more than applies
To the hope in my heart each time I realize
I feel like giving up when I realize you won't be sharing your hopes and dreams with me.
That I am not gonna be the one to share your dreams
That I am not gonna be the one to share your schemes
That I am not gonna be the one to share
I will never be the person who you confide in and share your ambitions and ideas with.
What seems to be the life that you could
Cherish as much as I do yours
I imagine a life together that's mutually satisfying and fulfilling, but you don't seem to cherish that idea as much as I do.
Oh, I'm beginning to think that man has never found
The words that could make you want me
That have the right amount of letters, just the right sound
That could make you hear, make you see
That you are drivin' me out of my mind
I'm starting to think there are no words that could convince you to love me back, no matter how hard I try to express my feelings.
Oh, I could say I need you but then you'd realize
That I want you just like a thousand other guys
Who'd say they loved you With all the rest of their lies
When all they wanted was to touch your face, your hands
And gaze into your eyes
I fear expressing my need for you because you might think I'm no different from all the other guys who use 'love' to gain physical intimacy.
And I do cherish you
And I do cherish you
Cherish is the word
I really do love and cherish you more than anything, and 'cherish' is the best word to describe it.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Terry Kirkman
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