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Everything I Am
The Box Tops Lyrics
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And everything I do, girl I do it just for you
You stand by me when the times are rough
How can I ever thank you enough
Everything I am, darling I am because of you
Got my feet on the ground, you found some good in me
Everything I am, is what you mean to me
Can I ever thank you girl, thank you girl
'Cause everything I am, I am because of you
Everything I am, I am because of you
Everything I am, I am because of you
The Box Tops’ song “Everything I Am” is a beautiful ode to a significant other who has played a pivotal role in shaping one's character and identity. The lyrics remind us that we are not alone and that we all have someone who has believed in us and guided us through rough times. The song's powerful message is communicated through the touching lyrics and emotive vocals that carry the weight of the gratitude felt towards the other person.
The opening lines, "Everything I am, I am because of you / And everything I do, girl I do it just for you" immediately sets the tone for the song, letting the listener know that everything the singer is and does is directly tied to the person they are addressing. Thus, showing the importance of this person in shaping the identity of the singer. The song then continues to express the need for the person that's being addressed, who helped the singer find their footing and helped them discover their strengths.
The bridge of the song, "I couldn't have made it without you girl / Can I ever thank you, girl, thank you girl" shows the depth of gratitude felt towards the person being addressed. It affirms the importance of acknowledging the people who have helped us become who we are, and not taking them for granted. The song concludes with the lines "Everything I am, I am because of you / Everything I am, I am because of you," repeating the song's central message that the person being addressed has had a profound impact on the singer's life.
Line by Line Meaning
Everything I am, I am because of you
My identity, personality and everything that makes me who I am is all thanks to you
And everything I do, girl I do it just for you
All my actions, decisions and choices are all for your benefit and to make you happy
You stand by me when the times are rough
During difficult times, you support me and help me navigate through the challenges
How can I ever thank you enough
Expressing appreciation and gratitude for your unwavering love and support seems inadequate
Got my feet on the ground, you found some good in me
Thanks to you, I am grounded and grounded in my abilities to recognize my potential and the strengths in me that I may have overlooked
Everything I am, is what you mean to me
My whole being is shaped by the influence and impact you have had on me and the love and value I place on you
I couldn't have made it without you girl
Without you by my side, I wouldn't have achieved all that I have in life
Can I ever thank you girl, thank you girl
Is it even possible to express the extent of my appreciation and gratitude for your contribution to my life?
'Cause everything I am, I am because of you
I repeat that my being and identity, achievements and strengths are all attributed to the influence and impact of your love and support
Contributed by Jake Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.