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Right Down The Line Lyrics
You know I need your love, you got that hold over me
As long as I got your love, you know that I’ll never leave
When I wanted you to share my life, I had no doubt in my mind
And it’s been you, woman, right down the line.
I know how much I lean on you, only you can see
The changes that I’ve been through have left their mark on me
You’ve been as constant as the Northern Star, the brightest light that shines
It’s been you, woman, right down the line.
I just wanna say this is my way
Of telling you everything I could never say before
Yeah this is my way of telling you that everyday I’m loving you (so much more)
‘Cause you believed in me through my darkest night
Put something better inside of me, you brought me into the light
Threw away all those crazy dreams, I put them all behind
And it was you, woman, right down the line.
I just wanna say this is my way
Of telling you everything I could never say before
Yeah this is my way of telling you that everyday I’m loving you (so much more)
If I should doubt myself, if I’m losing ground
I won’t turn to someone else, they’d only let me down
When I wanted you to share my life, I had no doubt in my mind
And it’s been you, woman, right down the line.
He is acknowledging how important some one is and has been in his life as far as success goes and be "a rock" and tethering him and keeping him grounded in a good way...Lovely love song. :)
Exactly. He is a person others see as successful and confident. Here he gives us a window into his nagging self doubts and lack of direction/purpose in life. As you say, she's his rock of Gibraltar. I particularly like the 'northern star' imagery - both the obvious meaning as something unfading but also as a beacon to guide his life by. The 'northern star' was used by sailors in antiquity to navigate by. Another Beautiful song by Gerry!
Exactly. He is a person others see as successful and confident. Here he gives us a window into his nagging self doubts and lack of direction/purpose in life. As you say, she's his rock of Gibraltar. I particularly like the 'northern star' imagery - both the obvious meaning as something unfading but also as a beacon to guide his life by. The 'northern star' was used by sailors in antiquity to navigate by. Another Beautiful song by Gerry!
beautiful.
This is the most romantic song I've ever heard, bar none.
My favorite line is "When I wanted you to share my life, I had no doubt in my mind"
It's also been a dream of mine to have someone sing these words to me. Maybe my husband will someday.
Wow, I can't believe this song has so few comments. This song is awesome! It reminds me of my parents. My mom has it on a CD and she said she wants my dad to dedicate this song to her. They've been together since they were teenagers. They got married and had my sister and I when they were sooo young. But they stayed together and they have the most amazing relationship ever. They are best friends to this day. 20 years later and you can see how much they still love each other and have fun together. And they never fight. It's pretty inspirational. I am so thankful I've had them as an example, I will never settle now. Anyway this song makes me think of them!
beautifully written. so simple yet so meaningful. His voice is so soothing as well. I love that he's not forcing the song, but just laying it down, right down the line haha. I just had a thought, I think I'll dedicate this song to my hot wife. For sure I'll earn some brownies for dat shit ;)
I've always loved this song, but I'm a bigger music nerd than my wife. However, the comments of the women on this board have inspired me to record a cover version as a gift to her. I hope she likes it as much as these commenters would. :)
Gerry has such a beautiful way with his music and lyrics. I'd give anything to hear somebody say these words to me. This is such a romantic song yet it's very believable and real. It's not just someone feeding you a bunch of bullshit and sap.
Great song! Music, lyrics, what a superb affair. Classic. This is a song you play taking a late night drive with your Love.
My favorite song
I've listened to this many times and I'm confused about one of the words in the line "When I wanted you to share/shape my life". Although "share" would be more common, it sounds more like "shape" and I've also seen this interpretation on some lyrics sites. Not that opinions are bad, but where can I get a definitive answer?
He is most definitely singing 'share' both in the opening and closing verses. Even if he did sing shape, it would still fit with the tender but kinda clingy theme of he song as per 'vulnaviaon' and my comments above.
He is most definitely singing 'share' both in the opening and closing verses. Even if he did sing shape, it would still fit with the tender but kinda clingy theme of he song as per 'vulnaviaon' and my comments above.