overwhelmed
Tim McMorris Lyrics
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I knew that you’d be mine
And from the first glance you gave
My world it slowed, you stopped the time
And in that moment I could see all of the things that we would be
You were the girl I was waiting for, that’d I’d ask to marry me
You make me laugh and show me how, just how good this life can be
And in our moments filled with joy, is where I live, where I am free
Lay in my arms, I’ll hold you tight, just like you like, continually
And I am, over-whelmed, by you
Am, over come with joy
You’ve, taken me higher, and shown me what love can do
Where would I go, or be, without you
There’s something in your smile that gives me strength to carry on
And there something in your words that lingers even when your gone
Oh I’ve dreamt, that a time like this would come, fulfill my life
Who could of known the one who’d bring it here would be my lovely wife
I could sing a thousand songs about you still that would not do
There’s a million tiny things that make the things that you do, you
I wouldn’t trade our time together, wouldn’t trade for anything
Cause nothing else here in the world can bring the happiness you bring
And I am, over-whelmed, by you
Am, over come with joy
You’ve, taken me higher, and shown me what love can do
Where would I go, or be, without you
The song "Overwhelmed" by Tim McMorris is a heartwarming tribute to the power of love and the special connection between two people. The lyrics are essentially a love letter to the singer's partner, expressing just how much she means to him and how much she has changed his life for the better. The song starts by talking about the moment the singer first saw his partner, and how he knew from that instant that she was the one he was meant to be with. He goes on to say that being with her has shown him "how good this life can be", and that in her arms is where he feels most free and content.
Throughout the song, the singer talks about the many ways in which his partner brings joy and happiness into his life. He describes her smile as giving him strength to carry on, and her words as lingering even when she's not there. He goes on to express his gratitude for everything she does, saying that "nothing else here in the world can bring the happiness you bring". The chorus reinforces this idea, with the singer declaring that he is "overwhelmed" and "overcome with joy" by his partner, and that she has taken him higher and shown him what love can do.
Overall, "Overwhelmed" is a sweet and sentimental love song that celebrates the power of connection and the transformative nature of love. Its lyrics are filled with gratitude, joy, and wonder, as the singer expresses just how much his partner means to him and how much she has enriched his life.
Line by Line Meaning
From the first time I saw you
I knew right away that you were meant for me
I knew that you’d be mine
I felt it deep down in my soul that we belonged together
And from the first glance you gave
You had me captivated by your beauty from the very beginning
My world it slowed, you stopped the time
My focus was entirely on you, and nothing else mattered in that moment
And in that moment I could see all of the things that we would be
I envisioned a future with you where we would accomplish great things together
You were the girl I was waiting for, that’d I’d ask to marry me
I knew that you were the one I wanted to spend the rest of my life with
Like the beauty of the sun you light my life so I can see
You bring brightness to my life and make everything more vibrant
You make me laugh and show me how, just how good this life can be
You bring so much joy and happiness into my life and show me the true meaning of living
And in our moments filled with joy, is where I live, where I am free
I feel most alive and content when I am with you, enjoying the happy moments we share
Lay in my arms, I’ll hold you tight, just like you like, continually
I will always be there to comfort and support you, and to make you feel loved and adored
And I am, over-whelmed, by you
You make me feel so intensely and strongly that I can't help but be overcome with emotion
Am, over come with joy
The happiness that you bring into my life is almost too much to bear
You’ve, taken me higher, and shown me what love can do
You have elevated me to new heights of emotion and shown me what is truly possible with love
Where would I go, or be, without you
I cannot imagine my life without you, as you are the center of my world and my everything
There’s something in your smile that gives me strength to carry on
Your smile fills me with hope and courage, and gives me the strength to face any obstacle
And there something in your words that lingers even when your gone
The sound of your voice and the things you say stay with me even when you're not there
Oh I’ve dreamt, that a time like this would come, fulfill my life
I have always dreamed of finding someone like you, who would fulfill me and make my life complete
Who could of known the one who’d bring it here would be my lovely wife
It's amazing to me that the one who would make my dreams come true and bring me such immense joy would also be my wife
I could sing a thousand songs about you still that would not do
There are no words or songs that could fully capture the depth of my feelings for you
There’s a million tiny things that make the things that you do, you
There are so many small things that you do that make you unique and special, and that I love about you
I wouldn’t trade our time together, wouldn’t trade for anything
Our time together is priceless to me, and I wouldn't give it up for anything in the world
Cause nothing else here in the world can bring the happiness you bring
The joy and happiness that you bring into my life is incomparable to anything else in this world
Contributed by Joseph L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@alainagervais
Tim - if you ever read these comments....
My now husband & I were in a long distance relationship and found this song through the Sam Adam's commercial, a few months after playing this song on repeat he ended up proposing with this playing in the background. Naturally it became our wedding song & flash forward two years we sing it to our 8 month old son at bedtime. Thank you for creating an adorable song that we can all enjoy!
@nb2025
That's beautyful, nice to hear.
@matthewbecker2083
Alaina Gervais I am right there behind you I'm moving to chicago to be with my wife for good and start a real life, love is everything this is amazing
@danielpierce9343
Alaina Gervais that was the same way I heard the song, it was on Saturday night LIVE all the time and it's how I found this video. This song always was stuck in my head and even if people don't it anymore, it'll still hold a place in my heart as a beautifully crafted song with joy.
@ctrain8900
Is it really possible to find a marriage from a long distant relationship? It feels helpless.
@petehale2020
WOW! Now that is a beautiful memory youve shared. I mean just beautiful. Keep those memories clear, dear, and near!
@chellops
I had heard this song on a Samuel Adams commercial and looked it up. To my astonishment this was truly a beautiful song. I showed my girl and we both agreed to have it as a wedding song! What has been difficult is that two of her 3 sisters have gotten married and we didn't want this to get to them! Now we can officially share it! I am a fan of your music and have since looked you up and enjoyed it all!
@TheSobernaut
My plan is to learn how to play and sing this and then play it for my girlfriend right before proposing! Absolutely love this song, and its all thanks to Samuel Adams!
@timmcmorris
I married the girl in the video at 24 - my only regret is that I didn't do it sooner! Been together 11 years now and it's all butterflies, unicorns and rainbows over here.... just sayin ;) - Tim McMorris
@KLP99
So it's been 18 years as of 2020 as I write this.
I created a YouTube album to save this song in. I still love it. You're telling my story. I've been married nearly 44 years. If you can get past the hard times, which every marriage has, it gets better. And better. And my beliefs tell me marriage really is forever. There's the right way for that to happen though. Just hoping for it isn't enough. God ordained marriage and has a right way. If you look, you can find it, if it doesn't find you first. Open your hearts and minds and feel the truth, and the truth will be revealed when your heart is ready.