You and You Alone
Embracing Light in Darkness: You and You Alone by Randy Travis
Lyrics
When this ole world gets me down
When the challenges of life become overwhelming
And life's a chain I drag around
Expressing the burdens and struggles that accompany daily existence
When I can't find a ray of hope
Seeking a glimmer of optimism in difficult times
To help me soothe my worried soul
Looking for solace to ease inner turmoil
Only you and you alone
Emphasizing the exclusivity of a particular person in providing comfort
Can turn the darkest night into dawn
Highlighting the transformative power of this person to bring light to darkness
The only reason for hangin' on
Declaring that the sole motivation for persevering is the mentioned person
Is you and you alone
Reiterating the central role of this person in finding strength and purpose
Holding you close to me
Stressing the importance of physical closeness with the mentioned person
Gives me all the strength I need
Attributing inner strength to the proximity of the person
Then I wake up, it's just a dream
Realizing that the strength derived from the person is ephemeral, as waking up reveals it to be a dream
All that's left are memories
Confronting the harsh reality that only memories remain upon waking
Of you and you alone
Reiterating the unique ability of the person to bring light to the darkest moments
Can turn the darkest night into dawn
Emphasizing the indispensable role of the person in dispelling darkness
The only reason for hangin' on
Affirming that the primary reason for enduring challenges is the presence of the person
Is you and you alone
Repeating the sentiment that the person is the sole source of strength and support
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