I Love You More Than Words Can Say
(FLAC) Otis Redding Lyrics
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I've got something to tell you, you should know
I just couldn't wait for not another day
I love you, for more than words can ever say
Honey living without you is so painful
I was tempted to call it a day
You've got me in your hand, why can't you understand
I love you baby, for more than words can say
The thoughts of you babe, just linger in my head
Living without you is so painful
I was tempted to call it a day
You've got me in your hand, why can't you understand
I love you honey, for more than words can say
I love you honey, for more than words can say
Yes, I do
The lyrics of Otis Redding’s “I Love You More Than Words Can Say” express the intense emotions of a man deeply in love with someone. The song opens with the singer requesting to sit beside the person they love, struggling to contain their emotions. Despite the pain of being without them, the singer cannot hold back their feelings anymore and declares their love, using the phrase “more than words can ever say” to emphasize the intensity of their love.
The chorus repeats this sentiment, with the singer lamenting how difficult it is to live without their love and how they just can’t seem to get over them. The song is full of honesty and vulnerability, with the singer admitting to being brought to the brink of ending things because of the pain of being apart from their love.
Overall, the song portrays the depth of emotions that comes with being in a loving relationship where the feeling is so intense that words cannot describe it. It’s a powerful and poignant expression of love and longing.
Line by Line Meaning
Please, let me sit down beside you
I would like to sit next to you
I've got something to tell you, you should know
There is something important I need to share with you
I just couldn't wait for not another day
I cannot wait any longer to tell you
I love you, for more than words can ever say
My love for you cannot be fully expressed with words
Honey living without you is so painful
Not being with you is extremely painful
I was tempted to call it a day
I almost gave up
You've got me in your hand, why can't you understand
I am under your spell, why can't you see my love?
I love you baby, for more than words can say
My love for you cannot be fully expressed with words
I just can't sleep, when I lay down in my bed
I cannot sleep, thoughts of you keep me up
The thoughts of you babe, just linger in my head
I can't stop thinking about you
I love you honey, for more than words can say
My love for you cannot be fully expressed with words
Living without you is so painful
Not being with you is extremely painful
Yes, I do
I truly love you
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BOOKER T. JONES, EDDIE FLOYD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Maurice McFadden
Its so wonderful to find someone special to rest your spirit with for a while. Be it newness, distance or other circumstances, you have their light for only a period of time.
I will revel in my times with you, passionately and sincerely. Your sweet love is a tender joy, and our hearts are on the same level.
When the light must go, you are gone. However, your glow persists in my mind and heart. Thoughts of you linger and bring such a smile to my face. It also brings a hollowness that cant seemed to be filled.
My heart yearns for you more than words can say. This song echoes that sentiment so perfectly. The word love is overused, but feels just right. In that space, you have and will always exist. More than words can say.
Till next time, love.
Thank you, Otis...for putting heart felt soul to song.
mario marianof
Lyrics to I Love You More Than Words Can Say
Please, let me sit down beside you.
I've got something to tell you, you should know.
I just couldn't wait for not another day.
I love you, for more than words can ever say.
Honey living without you is so painful.
I was tempted to call it a day.
You've got me in your hand, why can't you understand.
I love you baby, for more than words can say.
I just can't sleep, when I lay down in my bed.
The thougths of you babe, just linger in my head.
Living without you is so painful. I was tempted to call it a day.
You've got me in your hand, why can't you understand.
I love you honey, for more than words can say.
I love you honey, for more than words can say.
Yes, I do.
Annie Helton
Otis left us too soon but we can keep him alive through his music. Let us all who love his music pass it on to the next generation .
yallipop
Too soon, he was a great vocalist & songwriter 😢😢😢❤❤❤
Christopher Ervin
This was our wedding song. ❤️ Otis so much, he is by far my favorite artist. Thank you lord for creating this amazing human and allowing us to enjoy his work.
Jimmy Stokes
Soul personified. Divinity in the form of unequaled, golden vocals forever immortalized.
QueenPoohtress
This man's voice is more then words could express 🗣️👑
Anthony Moore
Can you get any more "Soul"ful than this ? Powerful emotive voice/lyrics.
kariebeez
No, some vocalists can get close, but Otis takes the ballad to the deepest soulful place.
Carolyn Morton
Maybe
intelligence_agency
You just can't 😂
redavis1973
His voice makes me think love is possible