A Song For You
The Carpenters Lyrics

I know your image of me is what I hope to be
I've treated you unkindly but darlin' can't you see

You taught me precious secrets of the truth withholding nothing
You came out in front and I was hiding
But now I'm so much better and if my words don't come together
Listen to the melody cause my love is in there hiding

I love you in a place where there's no space or time
I love you for in my life you are a friend of mine
And when my life is over remember when we were together
We were alone and I was singing this song for you

You taught me precious secrets of the truth withholding nothing
You came out in front and I was hiding
But now I'm so much better and if my words don't come together
Listen to the melody cause my love is in there hiding

I love you in a place where there's no space or time
I love you for in my life you are a friend of mine
And when my life is over remember when we were together
We were alone and I was singing this song for you

We were alone and I was singing this song for you

The Carpenters' "A Song for You" is a powerful ballad that explores the singer's life and experiences, celebrating the love and support of a particular person. The opening lines reveal that the singer has had a varied and rich life, full of travel and creative expression. The use of the phrase "made some bad rhyme" suggests that the singer has made mistakes or has felt that some of their creative work has fallen short of expectations. Over time, the singer has learned to embrace vulnerability and to offer up their love, even when it is being witnessed by a large crowd.

The second verse is an acknowledgement of the subject's history with the singer. While the singer has not always been kind or open, they value the relationship tremendously and are asking for understanding and forgiveness. The line "there's no one more important to me" shows that the singer has come to prioritize this person above all others in their life. The final verse is a declaration of unconditional love, promising to love the individual beyond time and space. The idea of an eternal connection and the memory of being alone together suggest that this song may be a farewell or tribute to someone very important.

I've been so many places in my life and time
I have traveled extensively throughout my life and have experienced different cultures and ways of living.

I've sung a lot of songs I've made some bad rhyme
My career as a musician has been full of ups and downs. I've had both successful and unsuccessful moments in my craft.

I've acted out my love in stages
I've expressed my love for someone publicly, as if it were a performance.

With ten thousand people watching
There have been many eyes on me as I've performed my love.

But we're alone now and I'm singing this song for you
Despite previous public displays of love, I am now focused solely on expressing my love to you in private.

I know your image of me is what I hope to be
I am aware that you have an idealized version of me in your mind, and I aspire to live up to that image.

I've treated you unkindly but darlin' can't you see
I have not always been kind to you, but I hope you can understand that my actions were not a reflection of my love for you.

There's no one more important to me
You are the most important person in my life.

Darlin' can't you please see through me
I hope that you can see past my flaws and understand the depth of my love for you.

You taught me precious secrets of the truth withholding nothing
You have shared important truths with me and never held anything back.

You came out in front and I was hiding
You were always open and honest with me, while I struggled to do the same.

But now I'm so much better and if my words don't come together
I have improved as a person and I hope my love for you shines through, even if my words fail me.

Listen to the melody cause my love is in there hiding
Even if my words fail to express how much I love you, the melody of this song should convey those feelings.

I love you in a place where there's no space or time
My love for you transcends physical boundaries such as space and time.

I love you for in my life you are a friend of mine
Our romantic relationship is built on a foundation of friendship, which is very important to me.

And when my life is over remember when we were together
Even when I am gone, I hope you will look back on our time together fondly.

We were alone and I was singing this song for you
This moment, with just the two of us together, is the most important thing to me right now.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Leon Russell

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