Everything I Own
Unveiling the Heart's Sacrifice: Rod Stewart's 'Everything I Own'
Lyrics
You sheltered me from harm
You protected me from danger or trouble
Kept me warm, kept me warm
Provided warmth and comfort
You gave my life to me
You gave meaning and purpose to my life
Set me free, set me free
Allowed me to be liberated or independent
The finest years I ever knew
The best years of my life were spent with you
Were all the years I had with you
Those years spent together were truly exceptional
I would give anything I own
Expressing willingness to sacrifice anything I possess
Give up me life, my heart, my home
Willing to give up all I have: life, emotions, home
I would give everything I own
Ready to surrender all my possessions
Just to have you back again
Desiring to have your presence again
You taught me how to love
You taught me the essence of love
What its of, what its of
What love consists of or what it means
You never said too much
You were not verbose, yet you demonstrated love through actions
But still you showed the way
Guided me despite not speaking much
And I knew from watching you
Learned by observing you, no one else understands
Nobody else could ever know
A part of me is deeply attached and can't release
The part of me that can't let go
An emotional aspect that remains tied to you
I would give anything I own
Reiterating the willingness to sacrifice possessions
Give up me life, my heart, my home
Reaffirming the readiness to give up everything
I would give everything I own
Expressing the desire to regain your presence
Just to have you back again
Is there someone you know
They might be deeply loving someone without realizing it
You're loving them so
Not valuing or appreciating someone properly
But taking them all for granted
The risk of losing someone due to neglect
You may lose them one day
Warning about the possibility of losing loved ones
Someone takes them away
Suggesting someone might be taken away unexpectedly
And they don't hear the words you long to say
Regret over unexpressed feelings or words
I would give anything I own
Repeat of willingness to give up everything
Give up me life, my heart, my home
Reaffirming the readiness to sacrifice
I would give everything I own
Desiring intensely to regain your presence
Just to have you back again
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