Song Man
Melodies of Gratitude: A Song Man's Tribute to Love
Lyrics
Leon wrote a song for his special girl
Leon composed a song for his special girl.
And Elton and bernie did too!
Elton and Bernie also composed songs for someone special.
But you've been mine for such a long time
Expressing that the narrator's partner has been together with them for a significant period.
Baby
An affectionate term used for the partner.
It's my turn to write one for you
The narrator feels it's their turn to write a song for their partner.
And this is the best
The narrator's attempt at writing a song for their partner is the best they can do.
That this poor boy could do.
Expressing humility about the quality of the song the narrator is writing.
You see I don't know what to tell you babe
The narrator struggles to find words to adequately express gratitude to their partner.
I can't say thanks a lot
Difficulty expressing gratitude as a simple "thanks" doesn't seem sufficient.
For I know I really owe you
The narrator acknowledges owing their partner for almost everything they possess.
For almost everything I got.
The partner was present during both good and bad times in the narrator's life.
You were with me in the good times
Expressing gratitude for the partner's presence when love was the only solace.
And when things were going bad
The narrator has been creating songs for a significant period.
You were with me when your love
Struggling to find suitable lyrics that rhyme for the songs.
Was the only thing I had.
The partner's support has been constant during the narrator's pursuit of music.
I have been a song man
The narrator identifies as someone who creates music.
For a long long time
Indicates a considerable duration spent as a musician.
Coming up with some melodies
Struggles in songwriting to create meaningful lyrics.
Trying to find some words that rhyme.
The partner's unwavering support during the narrator's musical endeavors.
And while I have been singing
The narrator believes it's overdue to dedicate a song specifically to their partner.
You've been there to see me through
The narrator intended to keep the song concise but meaningful.
And so I think it's long past time
The narrator desires the song to be beautiful as it's dedicated to their partner.
That I wrote this song for you.
Recognizing that this song holds special significance for the partner.
I was going to keep it simple
Initial intent to keep the song simple and not overly lengthy.
And not make it too long
Desire to make the song aesthetically pleasing due to its purpose for the partner.
But I had hoped to make it beautiful
The song aims to reflect the beauty and significance of the partner.
For after all it is your song.
Expression of the narrator's deep love for music.
You know how I love my music
Music is integral and vital to the narrator's life.
It is my life and my livelihood
The partner, however, surpasses the importance of music in the narrator's life.
But of all that's happened to me babe
Acknowledgment that the partner is the best thing that has happened to the narrator.
You are everything that's good.
An empty row.
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