There You Are
ZAYN Lyrics


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Only you know me
The way you know me
Only you forgive me
When I'm sorry

Need you when I'm broken
When I'm fixed
Need you when I'm well
When I'm sick
Friends that I rely on
Don't come through
They run like the river
But not you

Can't see when I'm falling
Losing myself
But then I hear you calling

There you are
There you are
You're there with open arms
There you are
There you are
And I run

Whispers in the background
Behind closed doors
I got myself in a mess and without you I'm in more
Oh, I'm a little drunk now
That's why I went to war
Oh yeah, you are my sober
When I'm on the floor

Can't see when I'm falling
Losing myself
But then I hear you calling

There you are
There you are
You're there with open arms
There you are
There you are
And I run

Only you know me the way you know me
Only you forgive me when I'm sorry
Even when I messed it up
There you are

Need you when I'm hot
When I'm cold
Need you when I'm young
When I'm old
You won't be far

There you are
There you are
You're there with open arms
There you are
There you are
And I run

Only you know me the way you know me
Only you forgive me when I'm sorry
Even when I messed it up
There you are

When you're caught in the crowds
When you're up in the clouds
When you're caught in the crowds




When you're up in the clouds
There you are

Overall Meaning

Zayn's song "There You Are" is a beautiful tribute to the idea of having someone in your life who is always there for you no matter what. The lyrics of the song describe the kind of connection that one can only have with a trusted friend or loved one who truly knows you inside and out. The opening lines of the song "Only you know me, the way you know me, only you forgive me when I'm sorry" sets the tone for the rest of the song.


The second verse of the song touches on the idea that even when times are tough, and friends can't be counted on, there is someone who is constant in your life. Zayn sings, "Friends that I rely on, don't come through, they run like the river but not you." This idea of someone who can be counted on when others let you down is further reinforced with the chorus of the song. Zayn sings, "There you are, there you are, you're there with open arms, there you are, there you are, and I run."


The bridge of the song showcases Zayn's unique vocal range and adds an emotional quality to the song. The lyrics "When you're caught in the crowds, When you're up in the clouds, There you are" give the listener a sense of comfort and safety, reminding us that no matter where we are or what we are going through, there is someone in our lives who will always be there for us.


Line by Line Meaning

Only you know me
There is only one person who truly understands me


The way you know me
That person has a deep knowledge of who I really am


Only you forgive me
This person is the only one who can truly forgive me when I make mistakes


When I'm sorry
Especially when I acknowledge my mistakes and apologize for them


Need you when I'm broken
When I am at my lowest point and in need of help


When I'm fixed
Even when things in my life have improved, I still need this person's support


Need you when I'm well
In good health and spirits, but still need emotional comfort


When I'm sick
In times of physical or emotional illness


Friends that I rely on
People who I thought would always be there for me


Don't come through
Can't provide the support I need when I need it most


They run like the river
Quickly desert me in my time of need


But not you
The person I can truly count on to always be there for me


Can't see when I'm falling
When I am struggling and can't see a way out


Losing myself
Feeling lost and alone in my struggles


But then I hear you calling
This person always manages to reach out and provide comfort in my darkest moments


There you are
The person who comes to my rescue time and time again


You're there with open arms
Providing a safe and welcoming space where I can find comfort


And I run
I am always quick to seek out this person's help and support when I need it most


Whispers in the background
Negative thoughts and doubts that I struggle with internally


Behind closed doors
Kept secret from the rest of the world


I got myself in a mess
My own actions and decisions have led me into a difficult situation


And without you I'm in more
Without this person's support, my situation would be even worse


Oh, I'm a little drunk now
Perhaps under the influence of alcohol or emotion


That's why I went to war
Acted rashly and impulsively because of my emotional state


Oh yeah, you are my sober
This person is a stabilizing force in my life


When I'm on the floor
When I hit rock bottom


Even when I messed it up
Despite my own failures and shortcomings


When you're caught in the crowds
When I'm surrounded by people and feeling overwhelmed


When you're up in the clouds
When I'm lost in my own thoughts and headspace




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Anthony Hannides, Joe Garett, Levi Lennox, Michael Hannides, Zayn Malik

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Lyrics
[Intro]
Only you know me
The way you know me
Only you forgive me
When I'm sorry

[Verse 1]
Need you when I'm broken
When I'm fixed
Need you when I'm well
And when I'm sick
Friends that I rely on
Don't come through
They run like the river
But not you

[Pre-Chorus]
Can't see when I'm falling
Losing myself
But then I hear you calling

[Chorus]
There you are
There you are
You're there with open arms
There you are
There you are
And I run

[Verse 2]
Whispers in the background
Behind closed doors
I got myself in a mess and without you, I'm in more
Oh, I'm a little drunk now
That's why I went to war
Oh yeah, you are my sober
When I'm on the floor

[Pre-Chorus]
Can't see when I'm falling
Losing myself
But then I hear you calling

[Chorus]
There you are
There you are
You're there with open arms
There you are
There you are
And I run

[Post-Chorus]
Only you know me the way you know me
Only you forgive me when I'm sorry
Even when I messed it up
There you are

[Bridge]
Need you when I'm hot and when I'm cold
Need you when I'm young
When I'm old
You won't be far

[Chorus]
There you are
There you are
You're there with open arms
There you are
There you are
And I run

[Post-Chorus]
Only you know me the way you know me
Only you forgive me when I'm sorry
Even when I messed it up
There you are

[Outro]
(Need you when I'm, need you when I'm
Need you when I'm, need you when I'm)
When you're caught in the crowds
When you're up in the clouds
When you're caught in the crowds
When you're up in the clouds
There you are



@umar_ghaffar11

In a world of trends, where fame is the crown,
There's a hidden gem that I've always found,
A song underrated, but it shines so bright,
Just between you, me, and the artist's light.

"There You Are," the melody that resonates,
A gift from Zayn that no one anticipates,
Unleashing emotions that only we understand,
A masterpiece crafted by his skillful hand.

Through the whispers of the wind, it softly speaks,
A symphony of hope when life feels bleak,
In the depths of our hearts, it finds its home,
A sacred connection that we call our own.

Unveiling truths that only few can see,
A treasure trove of lyrics that set us free,
No fleeting trends or viral dance routines,
Just pure authenticity in every single scene.

So let the world overlook this precious find,
As we dance to the rhythm, leaving cares behind,
For this underrated song, like a guiding star,
It belongs to you, me, and the artist, there you are.



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"Icarus Falls" will be one of the best albums of the year.

@adilahrahman5476

Obviously

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Indeed

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Point well noted and agreed 😄

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@ncmmy

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@randomlyliving3323

No hate but world needs to take zayn’s songs more seriously. Dude just look at the talent. His voice has emotions,a different vibe in every song and he literally make the best love songs.

@shubhangidwivedi2557

But he needs to start performing for more recognition.

@0ops.ly__292

@Shubhangi Dwivedi he stopped cause of his anxiety

@Luvvlylina

@ellenhoran💙💚 oh really?

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