Good Love
BAKER Anita Lyrics


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Ah, many days it goes unspoken
But this desire never seems to go away
It's gonna take much more than hope to bring you close
I think I'll pray

I hear you say you've got a lot to give up
And there is so much more this heart of mine can take
If what you have to bring to me is positive you send it right away
Right away

I want to know what good love feels like
Good love, good love
I want a love that's sure to stand the test of time
I want to know what good love feels like
Good love, good love
Morning, noon and night, forever all my life
Good love. good love
Good love, good love

There is a void that stands between us
And it seems it's getting harder to relate
Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine
Life this way

I want to know what good love feels like
Good love, good love
I want a love that's sure to stand the test of time
I want to know what good love feels like
Good love, good love
Morning, noon and night, forever all my life
Good love. good love
Good love, good love

I want to know what good love feels like
Good love. good love
I want a love that's sure to stand the test of time
I want to know what good love feels like
Good love, good love
Hear me when I say, bring it to me baby

Babe. you're the man I hear you say you are
I don't quite understand why loving me is so hard
Never have I felt the need to be this close
Words cannot say, heaven only knows

I want to know what good love feels like
Good love, good love
I want a love that's sure to stand the test of time
I want to know what good love feels like
Good love, good love
Morning, noon and night, forever all my life




Good love. good love
Good love, good love

Overall Meaning

The song "Good Love" by Anita Baker is an expression of her yearning for a fulfilling and lasting love. She speaks about the desire that resides within her heart that never seems to go away. It's a feeling that is unspoken for many days but is never far from her mind. She knows that it's going to take more than just hope to bring the love she desires close to her, and so she prays. She echoes this sentiment throughout the song, stating that she wants to know what good love feels like and wants a love that is sure to stand the test of time. The lyrics are a plea for a deep, meaningful connection with a person who understands her.


Baker expresses that there is a void that stands between them, and it's getting harder to relate. She can't imagine life being like this, and she yearns for the love that is true and genuine. Throughout the song, she questions why loving her is so hard, but she knows that she deserves a love that's worth it. She wants the kind of love that she can experience morning, noon, and night - forever.


The song "Good Love" by Anita Baker is not just a plea for love; it’s also an expression of the universal desire for a meaningful relationship. It’s a feeling that everyone can relate to, as people long for someone to understand them and love them for who they truly are. The passionate vocals, combined with the meaningful lyrics, create a work of art that has touched the hearts of many.


Line by Line Meaning

Ah, many days it goes unspoken
Our feelings for each other are left unexpressed for days


But this desire never seems to go away
The longing we feel for each other lingers on


It's gonna take much more than hope to bring you close
Our relationship requires more than optimism to flourish


I think I'll pray
I will turn to faith for guidance


I hear you say you've got a lot to give up
You have reservations and concerns about committing to our relationship


And there is so much more this heart of mine can take
I am willing and able to handle more than what you think


If what you have to bring to me is positive you send it right away
Please share your positive intentions and feelings with me immediately


I want to know what good love feels like
I yearn to experience a fulfilling and satisfying romantic connection


Good love, good love
Love that is genuine and nurturing


I want a love that's sure to stand the test of time
I desire a love that is durable and lasting


Morning, noon and night, forever all my life
I want a love that is present and constant throughout my lifetime


There is a void that stands between us
Our emotional distance creates a feeling of emptiness


And it seems it's getting harder to relate
Our communication and connection are becoming more strained


Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine
I never anticipated our relationship to be like this


Life this way
Our present situation in this relationship


Hear me when I say, bring it to me baby
Please listen to me, and come closer to me


Babe, you're the man I hear you say you are
I have faith in your integrity and personality


I don't quite understand why loving me is so hard
I am confused about why our relationship is a struggle


Never have I felt the need to be this close
I have never wanted emotional closeness like I do now


Words cannot say, heaven only knows
My feelings for you are too difficult to express in words




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Comments from YouTube:

Jacqueline Gibson

I heard this as a child and in my 40's I can relate. Anita's music is EPIC!

TheRetroWoman80

Yes indeed

Mike Davis

In junior high school,1988 circa 😊

Symone B

Me too

Rickety Rocket

Damn it's like Anita's voice hits you deep down in your soul and it's so soothing.

Kelvin Stewart

No lies or cap on that!!!! Even though Whitney Houston is an outstanding singer and may have a longer catalog than Anita Baker, Anita Baker is my favorite!!! Her voice is so distinctive and soulful!!!

Shermon B

2020 and this song is still a hit 😍 one of my favorite from her

m k

You know this.......

Destiny Cooper

My grandmother used to play her all the time and I fell in love with her songs ever since ! & I’m 24 😩it’s good vibes 😎

Wardi

My children memorised most of Anit's songs because I have been listening to her ever seens they were born. I love Yr's grandmother. God bless her.

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