Just For You

Lionel Richie

About Just For You

"Just For You" is a song by American singer Lionel Richie. It was written by Richie, Paul Barry, and Mark Taylor for his seventh studio album Just for You (2004), while production was helmed by the latter along with Jeff Taylor. Later, Richie recorded the song again for his 2012 country album "Tuskegee", with country singer Billy Currington. Richie and Currington also performed the song on Jimmy Kimmel Live!.


Year:
2005
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Golden days, life was play 
Pain was all a world away 
We went to school we learned the rules 
We trusted all they had to say 
Then life took a turn 
We had to learn 
And we can't go back again 

And my heart is breaking, just for you, just for you 
And my arms are open, just for you just for you 
Just for you

God was god, dreams were dreams
Life was all cake and ice cream
Truths were true and lies were lies
We thought love would never die
But the world moved on 
My illusions gone 
And I don't know who to blame 

And my heart is breaking, just for you just for you 
And my arms are openâ?¦just for you just for you 
And these tears I'm crying are just for you just for you 
Just forâ?¦ you

I'm looking for protection 
Give me shelter from the storm
I just hope this light inside me keeps me strong

And my heart is breakingâ?¦Just for you just for you 
And my arms are open, just for you just for you 
And these tears I'm crying are for you just for you 
Just for you
Just for you

Oh my heart is breaking (my heart is breaking)
And my arms are open (And my arms are open)
Oh these tears I'm crying (these tears I'm crying) 
There just for you (Are just for u)
Oh yeah

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Lionel Richie

Lionel Brockman Richie, Jr. (born June 20, 1949) is an American singer-songwriter, musician, record producer and actor. From 1968, he was a member of the musical group Commodores signed to Motown Records. Richie made his solo debut in 1982 with the album Lionel Richie and number-one hit "Truly". more »

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Written by: LIONEL RICHIE, PAUL BARRY, MARK TAYLOR

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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11 facts about this song

Musical Style
"Just for You" is a pop/soul song by Lionel Richie, highlighting his captivating voice and knack for creating romantic ballads.
Album
The song is a title track from the singer's seventh studio album "Just for You," released in 2004.
Charts
"Just for You" managed to chart at number 20 on the Adult Contemporary Chart in the United States.
Writing
Lionel Richie collaborated with songwriters Paul Barry and Mark Taylor to pen the lyrics of "Just for You."
Production
The production for the song was handled by Lionel Richie himself, with additional contribution from Mark Taylor.
Music Video
The music video for "Just for You" presents Lionel Richie singing passionately in different luxurious settings to convey the message of the song.
Popularity in Different Regions
Despite not charting exceptionally high in the United States, the single enjoyed more popularity in the United Kingdom, where it reached number 26 on the UK Singles Chart.
Live Performances
"Just for You" is often delivered with high emotion and passion in Lionel Richie’s concerts, making it a favorite among his fans.
Recognition
"Just for You" has been praised as a sentimental tune showcasing Lionel Richie's signature vocal style and soulful ballad-making capabilities.
Album Success
Although "Just for You" didn't make a significant splash on the charts, the album of the same name was successful enough to achieve gold certification in the United Kingdom.
Message of the Song
The lyrics of "Just for You" convey a heartfelt message of love and devotion, a hallmark of Lionel Richie’s songwriting style.

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