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Miley Cyrus – When I Look At You lyrics
Everybody needs inspiration,
Everybody needs a song
A beautiful melody
When the nights so long


Cause there is no guarantee
That this life is easy...

Yea when my world is falling apart
When there's no light to break up the dark
That's when I, I...
I look at you

When the waves
Are flooding the shore and I can't
Find my way home anymore
That's when I, I...
I look at you


When I look At You I see forgiveness
I see the truth
You love me for who I am
Like the stars Hold the moon
Right there where they belong
And I Know I'm Not Alone
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Yea when my world is falling apart
When there's no light to break up the dark
That's when I, I...
I look at you


When the waves
Are flooding the shore and I can't
Find my way home anymore
That's when I, I...
I look at you

You appear just like a dream to me
Just like Kaleidoscope colors that
Prove Me, All I need every
Breath that I breathe don't you know
You're beautiful...

Yea Yea Yea

When the waves
Are flooding the shore and I can't
Find my way home anymore
That's when I, I...
I look at you
I look at you

Yea Yea Oh OH OH

And you appear Just like a dream
To me.
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Songwriters: Hillary Lindsey, John Shanks
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Corrected by Yhannah26

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    Okay. None of these people know how to do a meaning to a song so here. Explanation number 1: "When my world is falling apart and theres no light to break down the dark thats when I look at you." So basically what she is trying to say through lyrics is when everything is going wrong in her life and nothing is going right when it seems there is no light at the end of the tunnel she knows that when she looks at the person she loves (who ever that may be) she will find the clarity and the happiness she is hoping for. That person is the key to her happiness if you will, "When the waves are flooking the shore and I can't find my way home anymore." any problem she has she knows that she can get through it and things will be okay as soon as she sees that person she loves.
    Example number 2: "When I look at you I see forgiveness, I see the truth. You love me for who I am, like the stars hold the moon. Right there where they belong, and I know I'm not alone." When she see that person when she looks at them she sees nothing but good. She sees forgiveness and truth in their eyes. Kinda like the first person you ever "loved" to you they were perfect. Just the sight of them made you feel whole and made the emptiness and loneliness go away.
    Example number 3: "You appear just like a dream to me. Just like Kaleidoscope colors that prove to me, all I need, every breath that I breathe.. don't you know, you're beautiful." In this point of the song shes describing how perfect this person is to her. It almost doesn't seem real "Just like a dream to me." Some thing that just takes her breath away. Something that seems would only happen in a dream. She knows with all her heart "every breath that I breathe" that this is the person that completes her. That she loves with all her heart. "don't you know, you're beautiful." have you ever tried to convince someone of how perfect and beautiful there really are. And no its not just their looks. Here I personally feel like she is talking about this persons heart, mind, and just them as a person. This person meant the world to her and she expressed it through music. A very beautiful heart felt song. This song has so much meaning behind it but no one truly listens they just sing along. She poured her heart out in this song. And even if she didn't write it herself the connection she put into that song made is phenomenal. You could feel the pain and the emotion in her voice. This is and will always be one of my all time favorite Miley songs.
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    RockChalkJayhawk
    This song is the most beautiful song that she has ever written. I think that she based it on real life because is does feel for Liam. Which is absolutely wonderful because I didn't like miley and Nick together. Liam makes Miley Happy which makes me happy. If anyone disses this song then they are Wrong! Because Miley got bullied when she wasn't very famous and she doesn't need it now. Miley Cyrus rocks!
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    It so cool.
    I really like the song "when i look at you" its feel I'm only the woman in the world. When I hear the lyrics its unfamiliar to me. Its perfect for the lovers.
    I love it I think about it when I see my crush sad or happy or any time really or when I get sad or I could also be a song for god idk but not many people in my schol know it which is where I am at right now lol and I can sing it with my bff katie and only we know the lyrics so its kool to hav our own lil cute song I love you 2 crush whos name I don't dare to right in the internet.
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    yagami_light
    Hello! Hmm, I haven't had a girlfriend yet, I'm focused on my studies, you see. But I'm popular with the girls, probably because I'm smart, lol. And as for my name. Hmm, I really have an uncommon name, lol. It's probably too public here to mention my real name, so, would you mind looking at the lyrics of Stuck in the Moment by J-Bieber? My first name should be somewhere there on the meanings/comments. :)
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    I love it I think about it when I see my crush sad or happy or any time really or when I get sad or I could also be a song for god idk but not many people in my schol know it which is where I am at right now lol and I can sing it with my bff katie and only we know the lyrics so its kool to hav our own lil cute song I love you 2 crush whos name I don't dare to right in the internet.
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    Skapliano
    I love this, song no the real kaylee evelyn it is not true she wants to stop singing who ever told you that is lieing she will not be doing enymore new Hannah Montana episodes they will be doing repeats of the old episodes but no more new episodes, but she will be doing a new season of Hannah Montana which will be coming out in the summer its called Hannah Montana forever. And Miley I saw your movie it was very sad when ronnie's dad died from the cancer that spread to his lungs defintly very heavy for kids I liked the rest of it but not the end neither did my friend she didn't like the movie either but she liked the reat of it. Have a nice day bye.
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    brokenheart123
    I think this songs meaning is that you will never forget someone or love someone for what they look like but for who they are inside and that whenever your having troubles you will always look o that person you love the most and wish and hope they will look to you too. That the person you look to in the day makes you feel like you can do anything and that they I've you the strength to live through the day and continue your life!
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    yagami_light
    Hmm, I used to play Guitar Hero before, but now I'm quite tired of playin' it, lol. And I won't hate you just for that. You were the one who said that piercings are not a sign of vanity. And I believe you. I'm sorry that you worried that I might hate you for that. Hmm, that's probably why you defended your side too seriously when we debated about the piercings, lol. Hmm, anyway, I don't hate you. :))
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    Silverstarz
    When you really know the meanings of the lyrics of this song, and you know the feeling of it, you may find out that this is a pretty good song. It takes hard work to make up a song that's full of meanings and a good melody. To some people, her voice may not sound perfect, but at least she has the will to try things. Don't mock at someone because they're bad at something. It's their dream, and they love it.
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    caxava
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    haxeso
    I'am making over $15k a month working online. I kept seeing how some people are able to earn a lot of money online, so I decided to look into it. I had luck to stumble upon something that totally changed my life. After 2 months of searching, last mont>>>>______http://www.join.hiring9.com
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    The meaning I think is that when she is in a hard time she can look at this one special guy and say hey it is going to be okay like I kinda can relate to this song because me and my best friend (who is a guy) he was really upset and I said it was going to be okay and he felt so much better and now look at us we are more than just friends we are like brother and sister.
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    yagami_light
    Ugh, we might have our own unique style, but, seriously, look at Miley! She's beautiful, talented and all, but, it seems like she's following the steps of Britney Spears and Lady Gaga. Two years ago (I think), she was photographed wearing completely nothing but a blanket. You people are blind. Just 'cause she's a star and an all-time favorite, you don't see the negative side of Miley anymore. She was even voted as the worst celebrity influence last year.
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    peggyswanson
    I am making $92 an hour working from home. i was greatly surprised at the same time as my neighbour advised me she changed into averaging $ninety five however I see the way it works now. I experience mass freedom now that I'm my non-public boss.

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