Ten Commandments of Love
Aaron Neville Lyrics


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Thou shalt never love another
And stand by me all the while
Take happiness with the heartache
And go through love wearing a smile
Oh, how happy we will be
If we keep the Ten Commandments Of Love
Oh love
Thou shalt always have faith in me
In everything I say and do
Love with all your heart and soul
Until our life on earth is through
Oh how happy we will be
If we keep the Ten Commandments Of Love

Love, oh sweet love
It's oh, oh so grand
You will find since the beginning of time
It has proved throughout all the land

So come to me when I am lonely
Kiss me when you hold me tight
Treat me sweet and gentle
When we say good night
Oh, how happy we will be
If we keep the Ten Commandments Of Love
Oh, love
Oh, how happy we will be




If we keep the Ten Commandments Of Love
The Ten Commandments Of Love

Overall Meaning

In Aaron Neville's song The Ten Commandments Of Love, the lyrics revolve around the principles of love that should be practiced in a relationship. The song speaks of a commitment towards staying faithful to each other and standing by one another through happiness and heartache. The Ten Commandments of Love become the guidelines for the lovers to follow- to love each other with all their heart and soul until their life on earth is through. The lyrics suggest that love is grand and has proven itself throughout all of time. The message in the song is that the key to being happy in a relationship is by following the Ten Commandments of Love.


The song is a testament to the idea that love can only thrive by adhering to basic principles. It suggests that love is not just a feeling, but it requires commitment and effort. The words "take happiness with heartache" illustrate that a relationship is not always smooth sailing, but it is through the difficult times when the commitment towards each other is essential. The lyrics also speak of the importance of communication and trust, as the couple must have confidence in each other to have faith in everything one says or does. The song conveys the simplicity and beauty of love in its purest form.


Line by Line Meaning

Thou shalt never love another
Promise to me that you will never love anyone else apart from me.


And stand by me all the while
Always support and stay with me through everything.


Take happiness with the heartache
Experience both good and bad times together and find joy in each other's company regardless of circumstances.


And go through love wearing a smile
Stay optimistic and joyful throughout our love despite any hardships.


Thou shalt always have faith in me
Believe and trust everything I say and do.


In everything I say and do
Have faith in me and my actions in all situations.


Love with all your heart and soul
Love me with your full heart and soul until we pass from this earth.


Until our life on earth is through
Love me completely until our lives end on this earth.


It's oh, oh so grand
Love is a beautiful and grand thing.


You will find since the beginning of time
Throughout history, loving relationships have always existed and are timeless.


So come to me when I am lonely
When I am alone or feeling down, please come be with me.


Kiss me when you hold me tight
Show me affection and love when we are embracing.


Treat me sweet and gentle
Handle me with kindness and care always.


When we say good night
Even at the end of our day, treat me with affection and care.


Oh how happy we will be
We will find true happiness if we follow these Ten Commandments of Love.


If we keep the Ten Commandments Of Love
By following these guidelines for loving each other, we can find true joy in our relationship.


Oh, love
Love is the central theme of these Ten Commandments.




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Written by: MARSHALL PAUL

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Abnormal

What a Gem, and an angelical voice to hear. What a treat!

Queensue jesuseschild

Sorry Mr Aaron for your lost of you brother today. June 23, 2019. May you be blessed by God and we will see all of our loved ones in heaven someday when we get there. Love your voice and love you.

Dennis Sweet

what a wonderful thing to say

vickie jones

Beautiful wow Aaron you can sing

Denise Riley

Best artist ever !!!

Giuseppe Marando

Legendary singer

Petra Meier

Wonderful 😍😊

Zev Feldman

beautiful cover

Dennis Sweet

better than the original

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