Meaning of 'You'

by Ten Sharp

Interpretation

The song 'You' by Ten Sharp is a deep and emotional declaration of love. The singer expresses his feeling of security and contentment when the loved one is by his side, regardless of whether they speak or simply remain silent: 'It's all right with me, as long as you are by my side, talk or just say nothing'.

The song lyrics also tell of the singer's search for something unknown, an insecurity that disappears when he finds his love: 'I was always on the run, finding out what I was looking for, and I was always insecure, until I found'.

The loved one is described as a constant thought, as the reason for his life, as an everlasting fire, and an always shining star: 'You, you were always on my mind, you, you're the one I've been living for, you, you're my everlasting fire, you're my always shining star'.

The singer also shows his difficulty in expressing feelings through words: 'Words often don't come easy, I never learned to show you the inside of me'. The patience of the loved one is highlighted, allowing him to reveal his feelings despite his insecurity: 'You were always patient, dragging out what I try to hide'.

The song ends with an intimate and hopeful scene, where the singer and his love are lying together, accompanied by a glass of wine and dimmed lights: 'The night's always a good friend, a glass of wine, and the lights are low, you lying beside me, me full of love, and filled with hope'. It is a scene of contentment and peace that fills the lyrical self with love and hope.