What Am I To You?
The Handsome Band Lyrics


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What am I to you
Tell me darling true
To me you are the sea
Fast as you can be
And deep the shade of blue

When you're feeling low
To whom else do you go
See I cry if you hurt
I'd give you my last shirt
Because I love you so

If my sky should fall
Would you even call
Opened up my heart
I never want to part
I'm giving you the ball

When I look in your eyes
I can feel the butterflies
I love you when you're blue
Tell me darlin' true
What am I to you

Yeah well if my sky should fall
Would you even call
Opened up my heart
Never want to part
I'm giving you the ball

When I look in your eyes
I can feel the butterflies
Could you find a love in me
Could you carve me in a tree
Don't fill my heart with lies

I will you love when you're blue
Tell me darlin' true
What am I to you




What am I to you
What am I to you

Overall Meaning

These lyrics speak of a love that's deep, unconditional and all-consuming, and the singer's yearning to know where they stand in their lover's life. The opening lines, "What am I to you? Tell me darling true," reveal the singer's insecurities and vulnerability. They want to know if they hold the same significance in their lover's life as the sea, which is vast, uncharted, and holds a certain mystique. The reference to the "fast" and "deep the shade of blue" implies that the love between the two is powerful and transcendent, something that can hit you like a wave.


The lyrics then take a melancholic turn, as the singer questions their lover's loyalty. They suggest that even though they would go to any extent to comfort and support their partner, they're not sure if the same would be reciprocated if the roles were reversed. The line "If my sky should fall, would you even call?" creates a stark contrast to the earlier portrayal of the singer as an unwavering supporter.


The song then returns to its central theme, with the singer describing the overwhelming feeling they get when they see their lover's eyes, filling them with butterflies. They remind their partner that they'll always be there for them, even when they are feeling blue. The overall message in these lyrics is that love can be a complicated emotion, and even though they're unsure where they stand in their lover's life, they're willing to risk it all because they love them so much.


Line by Line Meaning

What am I to you
The singer is asking the listener to reveal their true feelings towards them.


Tell me darling true
They want an honest and unfiltered response to their question.


To me you are the sea
The singer views the listener as a vast and endless source of support and comfort.


Fast as you can be
The listener is always there for the singer when they need them most, without hesitation.


And deep the shade of blue
This support runs deep, as if the listener's very essence is like a calming blue ocean.


When you're feeling low
The singer understands that the listener may also experience difficult times.


To whom else do you go
The singer is curious whether they are the only one the listener turns to for comfort and support.


See I cry if you hurt
The singer is emotionally invested in the listener's well-being and feels their pain.


I'd give you my last shirt
The singer is willing to do anything to help the listener, even if it means sacrificing their own belongings.


Because I love you so
The singer's deep emotional connection to the listener is why they are willing to go to such great lengths to help them.


If my sky should fall
The singer wonders if they were to suffer a great loss or fall into hard times, would the listener still be there for them?


Would you even call
They question whether the listener's support is unconditional or not.


Opened up my heart
The singer has let the listener in emotionally and trusts them with their vulnerability.


I never want to part
The singer desires to maintain their close relationship with the listener indefinitely.


I'm giving you the ball
The singer is relinquishing control and giving the listener the power in the relationship.


When I look in your eyes
The singer experiences a strong emotional connection to the listener when they make eye contact.


I can feel the butterflies
This connection evokes a feeling of excitement and nervousness in the singer.


I love you when you're blue
Despite the listener's difficulties, the singer still loves and supports them unconditionally.


Tell me darlin' true
The singer is once again asking for honesty and openness from the listener.


Could you find a love in me
The singer is questioning whether the listener has the capacity to love them back as deeply as they love the listener.


Could you carve me in a tree
The singer is wondering if their love for the listener is permanent and will endure the test of time.


Don't fill my heart with lies
The singer is pleading with the listener to be truthful and not lead them on with insincere feelings.


I will you love when you're blue
Once again, the singer reiterates their unwavering love and support for the listener, even during difficult times.


What am I to you
The song concludes with the singer posing the same question as before, eager for an honest and comprehensive response from the listener.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: NORAH JONES

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@billiesocute6146

What am I to you?
Tell me darlin' true
To me you are the sea
Vast as you can be
And deep the shade of blue
When you're feelin' low
Oh to whom else do you go?
See I'd cry if you hurt
I'd give you my last shirt
Because I love you so
Now if my sky should fall
Would you even call?
I've opened up my heart
I never want to part
I'm givin' you the ball
When I look in your eyes
I can feel the butterflies
I'll love you when you're blue
But tell me darlin' true
What am I to you?
Now if my sky should fall
Would you even call?
I've opened up my heart
I never wanna part
Givin' you the ball
When I look in your eyes
I can feel the butterflies
Could you find a love in me?
Would you carve me in a tree?
Don't fill my heart with lies
I will love you when you're blue
But tell me darlin' true
What am I to you?



@gudea01

What am I to you
Tell me darling true
To me you are the sea
Vast as you can be
And deep the shade of blue

When you're feeling low
To whom else do you go
See I cry if you hurt
I'd give you my last shirt
Because I love you so...

If my sky should fall
Would you even call
Opened up my heart
I never want to part
I'm giving you the ball

When I look in your eyes
I can feel the butterflies
I love you when you're blue
Tell me darlin true
What am I to you

Yah well if my sky should fall
Would you even call
Opened up my heart
Never want to part
I'm giving you the ball

When I look in your eyes
I can feel the butterflies
Could you find a love in me
Could you carve me in a tree
Don't fill my heart with lies

I will you love when you're blue
Tell me darlin true
What am I to you
What am I to you
What am I to you



All comments from YouTube:

@billiesocute6146

What am I to you?
Tell me darlin' true
To me you are the sea
Vast as you can be
And deep the shade of blue
When you're feelin' low
Oh to whom else do you go?
See I'd cry if you hurt
I'd give you my last shirt
Because I love you so
Now if my sky should fall
Would you even call?
I've opened up my heart
I never want to part
I'm givin' you the ball
When I look in your eyes
I can feel the butterflies
I'll love you when you're blue
But tell me darlin' true
What am I to you?
Now if my sky should fall
Would you even call?
I've opened up my heart
I never wanna part
Givin' you the ball
When I look in your eyes
I can feel the butterflies
Could you find a love in me?
Would you carve me in a tree?
Don't fill my heart with lies
I will love you when you're blue
But tell me darlin' true
What am I to you?

@AldoSchmedack

TY!

@faeriefire69

March 2021 feel like I am being bread crumbed by a potential lover. This song helped me remember to put myself first and do me. No more giving to someone or anyone who cannot match my energy.

@Annkeetaah_san

Shout out to the people who come back time and again to listen to Norah’s music .L

@laurencrouch5563

She can sing a McDonald's breakfast menu n I'd luv it


Til this day I still stand by my comment😂😂(2019)

Still stand by it (2020)😝

@rafaels.2350

lauren crouch lol so true

@huyhaohungvlog18

:)) it's true

@barbusie4764

Dude, you need to try stand up comedy .....

@abdur-rahmansyed2407

I'm lovin' it.

@mariburiti1236

maravilhosa sua voz encantadora

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