On the Roof
A Sanctuary of Love: On the Roof with Barry Manilow
Lyrics
ON THE ROOF yOU AND I
Being on the roof together, a shared experience between "you" and the singer.
Underneath the sky
Under the open sky.
After a day of insanity
After a chaotic day, possibly filled with challenges or difficulties.
Where everybody says that i am wrong
Dealing with widespread opinions that the singer is wrong.
With the sun goin’ down
As the day ends.
And the moon comin’ up
As the night begins.
I know a place where i belong jUST FOLLOW ME
The singer knows a place where they feel they truly belong, inviting the other person to follow.
ON THE ROOF the world is ours
Reiteration of the special place on the roof where the singer and the other person can feel a sense of ownership.
Underneath the stars
Under the beauty of the night sky.
Hey baby isn’t this paradise?
The singer questions if the current moment is a perfect paradise.
This is the place we can be free
The roof is presented as a place of freedom.
UP IN THE SKY and over the street
Above, in the sky, and beyond the street, emphasizing the unique location.
The only place i ever wanna’ be
Expressing a strong desire to be in this specific place.
JUST ME AND YOU
The exclusivity of being alone with the other person on the roof.
ON THE ROOF jUST YOU AND I
Reiteration of the exclusivity of being on the roof, emphasizing the connection between "you" and the singer.
Underneath the sky
Under the open sky again.
This is where we can be who
On the roof, the singer and the other person can be their true selves, fulfilling a destiny.
We were destinted and always meant to be
Highlighting that being together on the roof is a destined and meaningful connection.
YOU AND ME
Specifically addressing the unity of "you and me" on the roof.
OOH WE OOOH
A joyful exclamation or vocalization, possibly expressing excitement or happiness.
ON THE ROOF yOU AND I
Reiteration of the shared experience of being on the roof.
Underneath the sky
Under the open sky once again, concluding the lyrics.
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