You Are So Beautiful
Trijntje Oosterhuis Lyrics


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If I could make a wish I think I'd pass
Can't think of anything I need
No cigarettes, no sleep, no light, no sound
Nothing to eat, no books to read
Making love with you
Has left me peaceful warm and tired
What more could I ask
There's nothing left to be desired
Peace came upon me and it leaves me weak
Sleep, silent angel go to sleep

Sometimes all I need
Is the air that I breathe
And to love you

Sometimes all I need
Is the air that I breathe
And to love you

Sometimes all I need




Is the air that I breathe
And to love you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Trijntje Oosterhuis's song "You Are So Beautiful" are a poignant reflection on the power of love and its ability to bring us contentment beyond anything else in life. The singer begins by saying that if she could make a wish, she wouldn't need anything else than what she already has. She lists all the material things that she doesn't need - cigarettes, sleep, light, sound, food, or books. All she needs is the person she loves. The next lines show us the depth of her love as she says that making love with this person has left her feeling peaceful, warm, and tired - everything that she desires. She concludes by saying that there is nothing left for her to desire, and that the feeling of peace she's found in love makes her feel weak in the best possible way. The song ends with a plea for sleep, and a repetition of the refrain that all she needs is the air that she breathes, and to love the person who has brought her so much comfort.


These lyrics are a powerful message about the importance of love and how it can make us feel completely fulfilled. The singer recognizes that money, material possessions, and even some basic human needs are not as important as the love of another person. The lyrics are beautifully crafted, with a deft use of repetition and a simple structure that makes them easy to understand and relate to. At the same time, they are full of emotion and depth, with a real sense of longing and vulnerability that many listeners will be able to identify with. The stripped-down arrangement of the song, with just a piano and voice, highlights the simplicity and earnestness of the lyrics and makes them all the more powerful.


Line by Line Meaning

If I could make a wish I think I'd pass
I am content with my life and have no need for any wishes.


Can't think of anything I need
I have everything I need to be happy.


No cigarettes, no sleep, no light, no sound
There is nothing that I miss or desire to have.


Nothing to eat, no books to read
Even the basic necessities of life are insignificant compared to my love for you.


Making love with you
The love we share is fulfilling and brings me a sense of peace.


Has left me peaceful warm and tired
Being with you has given me a sense of tranquility and comfort.


What more could I ask
I am completely satisfied with my life and do not need anything else.


There's nothing left to be desired
I am content with everything I have and do not desire anything more.


Peace came upon me and it leaves me weak
The peace and contentment I feel is overwhelming and leaves me feeling weak.


Sleep, silent angel go to sleep
I wish to hold onto this feeling of peace and contentment and allow it to lull me to sleep.


Sometimes all I need
There are times when I realize that all I need is very little.


Is the air that I breathe
The simple act of breathing is all that I need to feel alive and grateful for life.


And to love you
The love I have for you is the most essential thing in my life and brings me happiness and fulfillment.


Sometimes all I need
Occasionally, I am reminded that I do not require much to be happy.


Is the air that I breathe
The basic act of breathing reminds me of the beauty and fragility of life.


And to love you
My love for you is my greatest treasure and brings me joy and contentment.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BILLY PRESTON, BRUCE FISHER, BRUCE CARLETON FISHER

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@ekaterinakokurina1653

You are so beautiful
To me
You are so beautiful
To me
Can't you see
You're everything I hoped for
You're everything I need
You are so beautiful
To me
You are so beautiful
To me
You are so beautiful
To me
Can't you see
You're everything I hoped for
Everything I need
You are so beautiful
To me



@noelharte6493

You are so beautiful
To me
You are so beautiful
To me
Can't you see
You're everything I hoped for
You're everything I need
You are so beautiful
To me
You are so beautiful
To me
You are so beautiful
To me
Can't you see
You're everything I hoped for
Everything I need
You are so beautiful
To me



All comments from YouTube:

@Griffintheelder

OMG Trijntje, perfection. No melodrama, no showboating, only the beauty of your voice in a modest interpretation. Beautiful and exact. You can never shout at someone that they are beautiful. But you can, if you are talented enough, let them know through the most soul-touching notes how you feel about them, and it´s recorded so the whole world knows. Thank you Trijntje for this, your rendition is so perfect that it can not just be played for anyone.

@theressamurphy2996

Lovely love song❤️😍

@mariolisofsky6537

She sings the best version of every known song of the past years

@lenahroch

Wonderful,beautiful

@AT-zn7gi

Beautyful Trijntje... Lovely Person & amazing voice. Thanks for uploading. Love from Germany, Ann 💕💕

@luckysparkle738

Love this women’s voice . She is so talented and underrated

@alanscopp1114

Wow. Get's me every time. Especially love the ending. Leonardo plays such a tasteful, understated accompaniment..

@dinoramos3695

You are so beautiful to listen music with.

@anna-cf5kt

beautiful voice🌹🌹🌹

@ekaterinakokurina1653

You are so beautiful
To me
You are so beautiful
To me
Can't you see
You're everything I hoped for
You're everything I need
You are so beautiful
To me
You are so beautiful
To me
You are so beautiful
To me
Can't you see
You're everything I hoped for
Everything I need
You are so beautiful
To me

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