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For Once in My Life
Tony Evans And His Orchestra Lyrics
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Someone I’ve needed so long
For once unafraid I can go where life leads me and somehow I know I’ll be strong
For once I can touch what my heart used to dream of
Long before I knew
Someone warm like you
Who have my dreams come true
For once in my life I won't let sorrow hurt me
Not like it's hurt me before
For once I have someone I know won't desert me
I’m not alone anymore
For once I can say
This is mine you can’t take it
As long as I know I have love I can make it
For once in my life I have someone who needs me
For once I can say
This is mine you can’t take it
As long as I know I have love we can make it
For once in my life I have someone who needs me
In the first verse, the lyrics express a sense of joy and fulfillment in finally having someone in life who truly needs the singer. This person has been sought after and desired for a long time, and finally having them by their side gives the singer a sense of purpose and strength. They feel unafraid to follow wherever life takes them, confident that they can handle whatever challenges come their way.
The second verse delves into the deep emotional connection the singer feels with this person. They can finally experience the touch and intimacy that their heart had longed for, even before they fully understood what they were searching for. This person, described as warm, has not just fulfilled the singer's dreams, but has made them come true.
The third verse reflects a shifting attitude towards sorrow. The singer vows not to let sorrow hurt them like it has in the past because now they have someone who won't abandon them. The feeling of loneliness and isolation has been replaced by the presence and support of this significant other.
In the final verse, the lyrics again emphasize the possession of love and the sense of security it brings. The singer declares that their love is something they won't allow anyone to take away, and as long as they have this love, they can overcome any obstacle. This realization of having someone who needs them, reciprocates their affection, and an unbreakable love gives the singer reassurance and hope for the future. The lyrics overall highlight the transformative power of love in the singer's life, providing them with strength, happiness, and a sense of belonging.
Line by Line Meaning
For once in my life I have someone who needs me
Finally, after all this time, there is someone in my life who truly depends on me and requires my presence and support.
Someone I’ve needed so long
This person is someone I have yearned for and desired for a significant period of time.
For once unafraid I can go where life leads me and somehow I know I’ll be strong
Now, free from fear, I can confidently embrace whatever directions life takes me, knowing deep inside that I possess the strength to overcome any challenges.
For once I can touch what my heart used to dream of
At last, I am able to experience and grasp the very things my heart used to imagine and long for.
Long before I knew someone warm like you
Even in the past, well before I met a caring person like you,
Who have my dreams come true
you played a significant role in making my dreams a reality.
For once in my life I won't let sorrow hurt me
For the first time ever, I will refuse to allow sorrow or sadness to inflict pain upon me.
Not like it's hurt me before
I've experienced the pain of sorrow in the past, but this time will be different.
For once I have someone I know won't desert me
Finally, I have found someone who I can trust and believe in, and who I am confident will never abandon or betray me.
I’m not alone anymore
The feeling of loneliness that plagued me has vanished because now I have this person by my side.
For once I can say This is mine you can’t take it
At last, I can confidently declare that something truly belongs to me, and nobody can take it away.
As long as I know I have love I can make it
As long as I am aware that I am surrounded by love and support, I have the power to overcome any obstacle or adversity.
This is mine you can’t take it
Again, I firmly assert that this belongs to me and nobody has the ability to seize or take it away.
As long as I know I have love we can make it
When I am certain that both of us have love and affection for each other, together we can overcome anything.
For once in my life I have someone who needs me
Once more, I want to emphasize that finally, I have encountered an individual who truly relies on me and considers me indispensable.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ronald N. Miller, Orlando Murden
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