All I Ask of You
The London Philharmonic Orchestra And Singers Lyrics
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Forget these wide-eyed fears.
I?m here, nothing can harm you
My words will warm and calm you.
Let me be your freedom,
Let daylight dry your tears.
I?m here, with you, beside you,
To guard you and to guide you . . .
Turn my head with talk of summertime . . .
Say you need me with you, now and always . . .
Promise me that all you say is true
That?s all I ask of you . . .
Let me be your shelter,
Let me be your light.
You?re safe: no-one will find you
Your fears are far behind you . . .
All I need is freedom,
A world that?s warm and bright
And you always beside me
To hold me and to hide me . . .
Then say you?ll share with me
One love, one lifetime . . .
Let me lead you from your solitude . . .
Say you need me with you here, beside you . . .
Anywhere you go,let me go too
That?s all I ask of you . . .
Say the word and I will follow you...
Share each day with me, each night, each morning . . .
Say you feel the way I do
That?s all I ask of you . . .
Anywhere you go let me go too . . .
Love me -that?s all I ask of you . .
The song "All I Ask Of You" is a beautiful duet between two characters, Raoul and Christine, from the popular musical "The Phantom of the Opera". In this song, Raoul is reassuring Christine that he is there to protect her and that she has nothing to fear. He tells her that he wants to be her freedom and that he will be by her side to guide her through life. Raoul also asks Christine to love him every morning and to never leave his side. He promises to be her shelter and her light, and to protect her from the darkness and the fears that haunt her. In return, all he asks of her is to share her life with him, to never be alone and to love him unconditionally.
The lyrics of this song are emotionally charged and convey a strong sense of love and protection. The music and the lyrics work together seamlessly to create a sense of intimacy and tenderness between the two characters. The song captures the essence of Raoul and Christine's relationship, which is based on trust, love, and devotion. The words "That's all I ask of you" are repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the simplicity and sincerity of their love for each other.
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Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Charles Hart, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Richard Stilgoe
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@pathutson9319
Sooo lovely. Doesn't seem like people love each other this way anymore.
@TheSorrowfulFlower
I agree. Such a shame, isn't it? Thanks for listening and commenting :))
@nipstertunes
Beautiful, Heather! Just a lovely song wonderfully sung. Thank you for posting it! Wishing you a wonderful evening my friend :))
Jim
@TheSorrowfulFlower
It really is a lovely song, Jim, I'm so glad you liked it! My favorite version will always be the first one I posted, by John Owen-Jones, but this one's beautiful, too. Thanks so much for watching and commenting! Have a wonderful day, my friend :))