if you weren't you
Emily James Lyrics

You've given me a world and a life
You have provided me with a life full of experiences.

Filled with laughter and light
My life with you is joyful and happy.

And two blue colored eyes
You have given me the gift of sight to see the world's beauty.

So I could see all the beauty
Through my eyes, I could see the unparalleled beauty that surrounds us.

In everything around me and everyone that I meet
You've taught me to appreciate every experience in my life from people to places.

You've taught me strength and how to carry on
You have taught me the value of strength and resilience in the face of hardship.

Sing my song, swallow my pride and admit when I'm wrong
You've taught me to find my inner voice, accept my mistakes, and be accountable for my actions.

But I'm still becoming who I'm supposed to be
I am still evolving and growing as a person, and you are accompanying me on this journey.

So while I've got you next to me
And I'm grateful to experience this growth cycle with you by my side.

I don't have a fancy way to say this
I cannot convey the importance of your role in my life through elaborate vocabulary.

But what's the use in overcomplicating
There is no benefit to complicating or exaggerating the truth of this emotional sentiment.

'Cause no amount of poetry
There is no suitable amount of art that could capture the depth of my appreciation for you.

Or rhymes fit into melodies
Even the most beautifully written songs cannot encapsulate my gratitude for you.

Could possibly express the barest truth
The most minimal representation of my feelings would still fail to express how much you mean to me.

Yeah, honestly there wouldn't be a me
Without you, I could not have become the person you see today.

If you weren't you
Without you, my life would not be the same.

I promise to embrace every mistake
I pledge to accept every mistake I make as a learning opportunity.

I learned from those before me
I will study the experiences of others and endeavor to learn from them.

But stay true to what I believe
Regardless of my experiences or those shared with me, I will persist in remaining true to my morals and values.

I'll keep close to heart the words you built me on
The words of wisdom you imparted will remain dear to my heart and continuously guide me.

Shoulders back when you stand
When faced with adversity, I will stand tall and be strong, emulating your strength.

Dream as big as you can
I will continue to pursue my greatest ambitions while keeping your wisdom in mind.

I plan to try to own my life and live it up
I will work to bring every joy into my life, to own my life, and to live it to the fullest.

And I just hope I make you proud
I am driven to make you proud of my accomplishments and my growth as a person.

I know that this is many years belated
I am aware that this gratitude-expression is delayed by many years.

I've been searching for the perfect way to phrase it
I have been hesitant to express my gratitude in fear of not doing justice to it.

But if there's anything you've taught me
As a result of my experiences with you, I have learned a valuable lesson.

It's perfection isn't permanent
Perfection cannot be sustained, as it is constantly threatened by external factors.

Like the family that swears to stand by you
Families adapt to changes and thrive with each other's support through thick and thin.

I love you and I don't know what I'd do
I love you and am grateful for you. I don't know how my life would be without you.

If you weren't you
My life would be irreversibly different without you.