Gates David
Miscellaneous
He Don't Know How To Love You
He don't, he don't know how to love you
Ain't no way he's gonna satisfy
'Cause he can't keep up with you like I can
All he'll give you is his alibi...

He ain't much, I've seen him too
Ain't no way that man is right for you
I don't see why you let him on through
No, no not after what you're used to

I ain't sayin' I'm the best around
But if there's better yet he ain't been found
Sure I'm cocky and yes I'm hot, 'cause
I got everything he ain't got and he don't...

He don't, he don't know how to love you
Ain't no way he's gonna satisfy
He can't keep up with you like I can
All he'll give you is some alibi

Now I know love is partly talk about
And maybe he can really scream and shout
But when it's over and the talk's all
through
Let's see him try to thrill ya like I do-
there's no way

He don't, he don't know how to love you
Ain't no way he's gonna satisfy
'Cause he can't keep up with you like I can
All he'll give you is his alibi.

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Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Gates David's "He Don't Know How to Love You" suggest that the singer is trying to convince a woman that her current partner is inadequate and unable to satisfy her. The singer maintains that he is better than the current partner in every way, and that he can provide the woman with the love and attention that she deserves. The repeated refrain of "he don't know how to love you" reinforces the idea that the woman's current partner is not capable of giving her the love and care that she needs.

The lyrics also suggest that the woman in question is settling for less than she deserves, and that the singer is frustrated that she can't see that he is the better choice. However, the singer professes his own imperfection, stating that he is not necessarily the best option available, but he is certainly better than the current partner. Overall, the lyrics suggest a desire on the part of the singer to be with the woman in question, and a belief that he can provide her with the love and attention that she deserves.

Line by Line Meaning

He don't, he don't know how to love you
This man is incapable of loving you in the way that you deserve

Ain't no way he's gonna satisfy
He will never be able to make you truly happy

'Cause he can't keep up with you like I can
I understand you better than he does and I can provide everything you need

All he'll give you is his alibi...
He will make excuses for his inability to be there for you

He ain't much, I've seen him too
I have observed him and can confidently say he is not right for you

Ain't no way that man is right for you
He is not the right match for you

I don't see why you let him on through
I don't understand why you haven't realized this yet

No, no not after what you're used to
You deserve so much better and shouldn't settle for someone who can't provide that

I ain't sayin' I'm the best around
I'm not claiming to be perfect

But if there's better yet he ain't been found
But I do know that there's no one better for you than me

Sure I'm cocky and yes I'm hot, 'cause
I'm confident in myself and what I can offer you