For You by John Ian

I originally wrote this for the documentary "Springsteen & I" a couple of years ago but the song did not make it into the movie. This is a newer version with slightly different lyrics.

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Lyrics:

Been on that hill so many times and made it through the dark
Got drunk and told my secrets and starved that hungry heart
And on those lonesome days you told me it’s alright, you told me it’s alright

For every drop of sweat, for every time you raise your hand
For some truth you screamed out loud reminding me of what life is all about
For every time you count to four and for doing it once more, once more, once more
This song is for you

For every hug you gave a stranger and for all the fun we had
And for all those precious moments I never will forget
For every time I was in that crowd and it felt like you looked at me

And for your eyes that see the little things, the little things that count
And for this guitar that without you I may never have found
And for that special way you laugh

You’re like a friend but you’re a stranger and there are secrets nobody knows
But there’s a kindness about you and it shows, it shows, it shows

For every drop of sweat, for every time you raise your hand
For some truth you screamed out loud reminding me of what life is all about
For every time you count to four and for doing it once more, once more, once more
For this I'd like to thank you from the bottom of my heart, from the bottom of my heart
This song is for you

Written, recorded and produced by John Ian. All rights reserved.