Lyrics
VERSE 1
Introduction to the first verse
If only you could see the way,
Expressing a desire for the listener to perceive something
You shine in my eye
Describing the brightness or attractiveness of the listener
More than any word I could say to make you realize
Expressing difficulty in verbalizing feelings, emphasizing actions over words
That I don’t need nobody else but you baby
Stating exclusivity in affection towards the listener
And that I just want you to myself
Expressing a desire for a monogamous relationship
PRE
Transition to the pre-chorus
You play on me like a shadow
Describing the listener's influence as subtle and omnipresent
You take me places I never thought I would go
Highlighting the transformative nature of the relationship
You make me believe in tomorrow
Expressing newfound optimism and hope for the future
You make it easy to see that life can be beautiful
Emphasizing the positive impact of the relationship on life
CHORUS
Introduction to the chorus
That life can be beautiful
Affirming the beauty of life
That life can be beautiful
Reiteration of the idea that life is beautiful
That life can be beautiful
Continued emphasis on the beauty of life
With you life is beautiful, its beautiful
Stating that life is beautiful specifically with the listener
With you life is beautiful, beautiful
Repeating the assertion that life is beautiful with the listener
With you life is beautiful
Reaffirming the beauty of life with the listener
With you life is beautiful
Reiteration of the beauty of life with the listener
With you life is beautiful
Repeating the idea that life is beautiful with the listener
VERSE 2
Transition to the second verse
I would do anything,
Expressing a willingness to do anything to bring joy to the listener
Just to put a little smile on your face
Describing the desire to see the listener happy
'Cuz' boy you mean everything
Acknowledging the importance of the listener in the speaker's life
And I could never replace, the joy you bring into my life
Recognizing the irreplaceable joy brought by the listener
You are the better part of me,
Acknowledging the listener as an essential part of the speaker
And I want you by my side
Expressing a desire for the listener's constant presence
PRE
Transition to the second pre-chorus
You play on me like a shadow
Reiteration of the listener's subtle but pervasive influence
You take me places I never thought I would go
Highlighting the unexpected places the listener takes the speaker emotionally
You make me believe in tomorrow
Reaffirming belief in a positive future due to the listener
You make it easy to see that life can be beautiful
Emphasizing that life's beauty is made apparent by the listener
CHORUS
Introduction to the chorus repetition
That life can be beautiful
Reiteration of the beauty of life
That life can be beautiful
Continued affirmation of life's beauty
That life can be beautiful
Repeating the idea that life is beautiful
With you life is beautiful, its beautiful
Stating that life is beautiful specifically with the listener
With you life is beautiful, beautiful
Repeating the assertion that life is beautiful with the listener
With you life is beautiful
Reaffirming the beauty of life with the listener
With you life is beautiful
Reiteration of the beauty of life with the listener
With you life is beautiful
Concluding repetition of the idea that life is beautiful with the listener
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