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He don't love you like I love you
If he did, he wouldn't break your heart
He don't love you like I love you
He's try-in' to tear us apart

Fare thee well, I know you're leavin'
(I know you're leavin')
For the new love that you've found
The handsome guy that you've been dating, whoa
I got a feelin' he's gonna put you down 'cause

He don't love you like I love you
If he did, he wouldn't break your heart
He don't love you like I love you
He's try-in' to tear us apart

He uses all the great quotations
Says the things I wish I could say
Whoa, but he's has so many rehearsals
Girl, to him it's just another play but wait

When the final act is over
And you're left standing all alone
When he takes his bow and makes his exit
Girl, I'll be there to take you home

He don't love you (and he never will) like I love you
If he did, he wouldn't break your heart
Oh, he don't love you, girl, like I love you
He's try-in' to tear us apart





Whoa, he don't love you

Overall Meaning

like I love you. These lyrics describe a jilted lover declaring their love for someone who is leaving them for someone else. The singer is convinced that the new person in their love interest's life does not love them as much as they do. The lyrics point out that the new love will eventually break the heart of the person, whereas the singer would never do that.


The lyrics are an expression of unrequited love, where the singer is essentially telling their love interest that their new partner does not love them as much as they do. They highlight the flaws and shortcomings of the new partner and why they are not good enough for the person they love. The singer declares that they will always be there for their love interest and will take care of them even after the new partner has broken their heart.


In summary, these lyrics represent a classic case of unrequited love, where the singer is desperately trying to convince their love interest that they are the right person for them, while at the same time highlighting the flaws of the new partner who is trying to steal them away.


Line by Line Meaning

He don't love you like I love you
He doesn't have the same level of love for you that I do


If he did, he wouldn't break your heart
If he truly loved you, he wouldn't cause you emotional pain


He's try-in' to tear us apart
He's attempting to cause division and break up our relationship


Fare thee well, I know you're leavin'
Goodbye, I'm aware that you're departing


(I know you're leavin')
(I'm aware that you're going away)


For the new love that you've found
You've found someone else to love


The handsome guy that you've been dating, whoa
You've been dating a guy who is attractive


I got a feelin' he's gonna put you down 'cause
I have a feeling he'll disappoint you


He uses all the great quotations
He recites famous sayings


Says the things I wish I could say
He expresses sentiments that I wish I had the courage to express


Whoa, but he's has so many rehearsals
However, he has rehearsed his words many times


Girl, to him it's just another play but wait
To him, it's just a performance, but hold on


When the final act is over
When the show is finished


And you're left standing all alone
And you're left feeling lonely


When he takes his bow and makes his exit
When he takes a final bow and leaves the stage


Girl, I'll be there to take you home
I'll be there to support you and take you home


He don't love you (and he never will) like I love you
He doesn't and will never love you the way that I do


Oh, he don't love you, girl, like I love you
He doesn't love you in the manner that I do


He's try-in' to tear us apart
He's attempting to cause division and break up our relationship




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Written by: Jerry Butler, Calvin Carter, Curtis L. Mayfield

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