Greatest Gift
Tina Arena Lyrics


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I awake to my beating heart
You save my soul from falling apart
Say goodbye I'm leaving the race
How I long for your embrace
How long did it take me to find?
So close I won't be left behind
I believe and to you I confess
I gave up on me
But you showed me happiness

Your love is the greatest gift I could hope to receive
I'm on my way to being so complete
I'd make no change to a perfect idea
Your love is the greatest gift I have ever seen

I found was missing inside
No longer does this girl need to hide
Lay me down that I may be strong
'Cause together is surely where we belong

Nightly I pray, no harm befalls you
Needless to say, it's all I can do




Your every desire I promise no less
It's true I can say, because of you I've found happiness

Overall Meaning

The song "Greatest Gift" by Tina Arena talks about finding true love and how it has impacted the singer's life. The lyrics start off by expressing gratitude for the person who has saved the singer's life from falling apart. The singer mentions that they have given up on themselves, but the love they have received has shown them happiness. The chorus of the song repeats the message that the love the singer has received is the greatest gift they could have hoped for and has made them feel complete.


As the song progresses, the singer talks about the changes that love has brought to their life. They mention that they no longer have to hide and feel strong in the embrace of their loved one. The singer concludes the song by promising to always pray for their loved one's safety and happiness and to fulfill all their desires.


Overall, the song conveys a message of love, gratitude, and acceptance. It talks about finding true love and how it can transform a person's life, making them feel complete and strong.


Line by Line Meaning

I awake to my beating heart
I wake up every day with a sense of joy and gratitude for being alive.


You save my soul from falling apart
Your presence in my life has kept me from losing hope and helped me through difficult times.


Say goodbye I'm leaving the race
I have decided to stop striving for success and to focus on what really matters in life.


How I long for your embrace
I miss the comfort and security of being in your arms and the feeling of being loved.


How long did it take me to find?
It took me a long time to realize the importance of having love and support in my life.


So close I won't be left behind
I am determined to hold onto the love and support that I have found and not let it slip away.


I believe and to you I confess
I have faith in our relationship and I'm open and honest with you about my feelings.


I gave up on me
I had lost confidence in myself and my ability to find happiness.


But you showed me happiness
Your love and support has helped me find happiness and contentment in my life.


Your love is the greatest gift I could hope to receive
Your love is the most valuable thing in my life and I'm incredibly grateful for it.


I'm on my way to being so complete
With your love and support, I feel like I'm becoming a whole and fulfilled person.


I'd make no change to a perfect idea
I wouldn't change a thing about our relationship, because it's already perfect the way it is.


Your love is the greatest gift I have ever seen
Your love is the most wonderful thing I have ever experienced and I'm so lucky to have you in my life.


I found was missing inside
I have discovered a sense of wholeness and fulfillment that I never knew was missing in my life.


No longer does this girl need to hide
I no longer feel the need to hide my true feelings or to be anything other than myself, because of your love and support.


Lay me down that I may be strong
I need your love and support to help me stay strong and face life's challenges.


'Cause together is surely where we belong
I know that we are meant to be together and that our love will continue to grow and thrive.


Nightly I pray, no harm befalls you
Every night, I pray that you will be safe and protected from harm.


Needless to say, it's all I can do
I wish I could do more to protect you, but all I can do is pray and hope for the best.


Your every desire I promise no less
I will do everything in my power to fulfill your every desire and make you happy.


It's true I can say, because of you I've found happiness
It's true that your love and support has helped me to find true happiness and fulfillment in my life.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ROBERT PARDE, FILIPPINA LYDIA ARENA

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