About The Song
“Everything I Own” by Bread, written by David Gates, reflects themes of loss, sacrifice, and love. Recorded for Bread’s 1972 album “Baby I’m-a Want You,” the song reached No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was ranked as the No. 52 song for 1972. Originally not intended as a love song, it’s a tribute to Gates’ late father, expressing deep emotions and regret for taking love for granted.
The song expresses deep love and affection for someone who has departed, reflecting on the void left behind. It conveys regret for taking love for granted and longing for the presence of the departed person, symbolizing the willingness to give up everything to have them back. The lyrics convey profound affection for someone departed, embodying the singer’s sense of loss and longing. The song remains popular, resonating with audiences for its heartfelt sentiment and melodic qualities.
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Lyrics
You sheltered me from harm
Kept me warm, kept me warm
You gave my life to me
Set me free, set me free
The finest years I ever knew
Were all the years I had with youAnd I would give anything I own
Give up my life, my heart, my home
I would give everything I own
Just to have you back againYou taught me how to love
What it’s of, what it’s of
You never said too much
But still you showed the way
And I knew from watching you
Nobody else could ever know
The part of me that can’t let goAnd I would give anything I own
Give up my life, my heart, my home
I would give everything I own
Just to have you back againIs there someone you know
You’re loving them so
But taking them all for granted
You may lose them one day
Someone takes them away
And they don’t hear the words you long to sayI would give anything I own
Give up my life, my heart, my home
I would give everything I own
Just to have you back again
Just to touch you once again