I've been alone with you inside my mind
And in my dreams I've kissed your lips a thousand times
I sometimes see you pass outside my door
Hello, is it me you're looking for?
I can see it in your eyes, I can see it in your smile
You're all I've ever wanted and my arms are open wide
'Cause you know just what to say, and you know just what to do
And I want to tell you so much, I love you
I long to see the sunlight in your hair
And tell you time and time again how much I care
Sometimes I feel my heart will overflow
Hello, I've just got to let you know
'Cause I wonder where you are and I wonder what you do
Are you somewhere feeling lonely or is someone loving you?
Tell me how to win your heart, for I haven't got a clue
But let me start by saying, I love you
Hello, is it me you're looking for?
'Cause I wonder where you are and I wonder what you do
Are you somewhere feeling lonely or is someone loving you?
Tell me how to win your heart, for I haven't got a clue
But let me start by saying, I love you
I love you
I love you
Is it me you're looking for?
Hello, is it me you're looking for?
'Cause I wonder where you are and I wonder what you do
Are you somewhere feeling lonely or is someone loving you?
Tell me how to win your heart, for I haven't got a clue
But let me start by saying, I love you
I love you
I love you
Hello, is it me you're looking for?
Is it me, is it me, is it me
Is it me you're looking for?
Is it me, is it me
About This Song
"Hello" is a tender ballad about unrequited love and the vulnerable moment of finally confessing deep feelings to someone who may not even know you exist. The lyrics capture the internal world of someone who has been admiring from afar, dreaming of connection while wrestling with the fear and hope of finally reaching out. Musically, the song features Richie's smooth, soulful vocals over a gentle R&B arrangement with soft synthesizers and a memorable melody that builds emotional intensity. The song explores themes of longing, romantic idealization, and the courage required to transform private feelings into open declaration. Its distinctive quality lies in how it transforms the simple greeting "hello" into a profound emotional plea, making it one of the most recognizable love songs of the 1980s and a defining moment in Richie's solo career.
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