My tribute
It's all for you, it's all for you
For what you have shown me
It's all for you, it's all for you
For what you have made me
It's all for you, it's all for you
For what you have shown me
It's all for you, it's all for you
For what you have made me
Here's my tribute
15, I had known to be
So confused, broken easily
Now I could not be off the memory but you're next to me
18, you made me see
You lit the lights I've been dampening
Now I could not be off the memory but you're next to me
My passion was abused, my words were never used
But now I hope that you can see
That it's all for you, it's all for you
For what you have shown me and what you do
It's all for you, it's all for you
For what you have made me, look how I grew
Here's my tribute
23, now I'm taken in
This vicious whirl I was captured in
Now I could not be off the memory but you're next to me
My passion was abused, my words were never used
But now I hope that you can see
That it's all for you, it's all for you
For what you have shown me and what you do
It's all for you, it's all for you
For what you have made me, look how I grew
It's all for you, it's all for you
For what you have shown me and what you do
It's all for you, it's all for you
For what you have made me, look how I grew
Here's my tribute
It's my tribute!
My tribute! Oh no!
This life I've been brought
Life I've been leading
It's my life, it's my tribute
This life I've been brought
Life I've been leading
It's my life, it's my tribute
And it's all for you, it's all for you
For what you have shown me and what you do
It's all for you, it's all for you
For what you have shown me and what you do
It's all for you, it's all for you
For what you have made me, look how I grew
It's all for you, it's all for you
For what you have shown me and what you do
It's all for you, it's all for you
For what you have made me, look how I grew
Here's my tribute
About This Song
"Tribute" is a heartfelt soul-pop ballad where John Newman expresses profound gratitude to someone who transformed his life during his formative years. The lyrics chronicle his journey from being a confused and broken 15-year-old to finding clarity and purpose through this person's influence, with the repeated "it's all for you" serving as both dedication and acknowledgment of their impact. Newman's powerful, gospel-influenced vocals soar over a minimalist production that builds emotional intensity through repetition and raw sincerity rather than complex arrangements. The song explores themes of mentorship, personal growth, and the life-changing power of believing in someone, making it a deeply personal yet universally relatable anthem about the people who shape us. Its stripped-down approach and emotional vulnerability showcase Newman's ability to convey profound meaning through simple but deeply felt expressions of gratitude.
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