You're The Nearest Thing To Heaven
Heavenly Love Revealed: Johnny Cash's Poetic Journey
Lyrics
I have sailed the peaceful waters of the ocean deep and blue
I have experienced the calm and serene waters of the deep blue ocean.
I held my breath and watched the western sunsets golden hue
I held my breath and witnessed the beautiful golden hue of western sunsets.
I've flown above the mountain peaks and valleys wide and green
I've soared above the high mountain peaks and wide green valleys.
But you're the nearest thing to heaven that I've seen
The person being addressed is described as the closest thing to heaven the speaker has encountered.
You're the nearest thing to heaven yes you are
Reiteration of the person being addressed as the nearest thing to heaven.
I have searched for happiness so long and far
The speaker has been searching for happiness extensively.
But my search for love was through the day that I found you
The speaker's quest for love ended when they found the person being addressed.
'Cause you're the nearest thing to heaven yes you are
Reaffirmation that the person being addressed is the nearest thing to heaven.
I confess that I've been tempted by a luring magic charms
The speaker admits to being tempted by other attractions but chose to stay true to their love for the person being addressed.
When the smile was flashed my way and stood before two open arms
A description of being tempted by alluring magic charms and open arms.
But I turned and walked away because I love you like I do
The speaker walked away from temptation because of their deep love for the person being addressed.
You're the nearest thing to heaven darlin' you
The person being addressed is again acknowledged as the nearest thing to heaven.
You're the nearest thing to heaven yes you are
Reiteration of the person being addressed as the nearest thing to heaven.
I have searched for happiness so long and far
The speaker has been on a long and far-reaching quest for happiness.
But my search for love was through the day that I found you
The speaker's search for love concluded upon finding the person being addressed.
'Cause you're the nearest thing to heaven yes you are
Reaffirmation that the person being addressed is the nearest thing to heaven.
I have watched the silver raindrops fall to earth to cool the day
The speaker has observed raindrops falling and rainbows forming, appreciating nature's beauty.
Watched the rainbow at twilight when the clouds had blown away
Specifically, the rainbow is mentioned during twilight after the clouds have cleared.
I love the pretty flowers but they cannot buy the worth
The speaker values pretty flowers but acknowledges they cannot compare to the worth of the person being addressed.
'Cause you're the nearest thing to heaven on this earth
Confirmation that the person being addressed is the nearest thing to heaven on earth.
You're the nearest thing to heaven yes you are
Reiteration of the person being addressed as the nearest thing to heaven.
I have searched for happiness so long and far
The speaker's prolonged search for happiness is emphasized.
But my search for love was through the day that I found you
The speaker found love, signifying the end of their quest, upon finding the person being addressed.
'Cause you're the nearest thing to heaven yes you are
Reaffirmation that the person being addressed is the nearest thing to heaven.
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