SWEET LOVE
BAKER Anita Lyrics
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Stay with me and you will see
My arms will hold you, baby
Never leave, 'cause I believe I'm in love
Sweet love
Hear me callin' out your name
I feel no shame
Don't you ever go away
It'll always be this way
Your heart has called me closer to you
I will be all that you need
Just trust
In what we're feeling
Never leave, 'cause baby, I believe
In this love
Sweet love
Hear me callin' out your name
I feel no shame
I'm in love, sweet love
Don't you ever go away
It'll always be this way
There's no stronger love in this world (no stronger love)
Oh, baby, no
You're my man, I'm your girl
I'll never go, wait and see, can't be wrong
Don't you know this is where you belong?
How sweet this dream, how lovely, baby
Stay right here, never fear
I will be all that you need
Never leave, 'cause baby, I believe
In this love
Sweet love
Hear me callin' out your name
I feel no shame
I'm in love, sweet love
Don't you ever go away
It'll always be this way
(Sweet love) oh, no, no, no, no, no, no, no
(Sweet love) oh-ooh
So sweet
So sweet
So sweet oh, oh, love
(Sweet love) yeah, oh love
Oh baby no, sweeter love
(Sweet love) oh sweeter love
Oh no, no, no, no, no, no, no no, no
(Sweet love) don't nobody know
Don't nobody know how sweet it is
(Sweet love) how sweet it is
Love me sweetly, baby
Just leave me sweetly, baby
(Sweet love)
Don't nobody know
The lyrics to Anita Baker’s “Sweet Love” are a testament to the power of love. The song begins with the singer pouring out her heart to the person she loves, promising to hold them close and never let them go. She declares without shame that she is in love, and pleads with her lover not to leave. The chorus repeats the phrase “sweet love” over and over again, underscoring the depth of emotion Baker is trying to convey. She sings about the closeness she feels with her partner, and how they are perfectly suited for one another. She is confident in their love, and trusts that it will continue to flourish.
Baker’s voice is smooth and soulful, and she imbues each line with meaning and emotion. The song’s lyrics are simple, but the delivery is powerful, with Baker’s voice soaring over the gentle instrumentation. The bridge of the song is particularly striking, as Baker sings that there is no stronger love in the world than the love she and her partner share. She tells him that she will never leave, and that they belong together. The song comes to a close with Baker once again repeating the phrase “sweet love,” as if to emphasize that this kind of love is truly special and rare.
Overall, “Sweet Love” is a beautiful tribute to the power of love. Baker’s voice is perfectly suited to the song’s gentle melody and heartfelt lyrics, and she delivers each line with conviction and passion.
Line by Line Meaning
With all my heart, I love you, baby
I love you completely and fully, with every fiber of my being
Stay with me and you will see
If you remain by my side, you'll witness the depth of my love
My arms will hold you, baby
I will embrace and comfort you, always
Never leave, 'cause I believe I'm in love
I'm certain about my love for you, and I never want you to depart
Sweet love
Tender affection or deep adoration
Hear me callin' out your name
I'm requesting for you to pay attention to me, and acknowledge my love
I feel no shame
I'm not ashamed to express my feelings for you
I'm in love, sweet love
My heart is brimming with love for you, and it's a lovely experience
Don't you ever go away
Please, always stay with me
It'll always be this way
Our love will remain constant and strong
Your heart has called me closer to you
Your emotions have drawn me nearer to you
I will be all that you need
I'll fulfill your every desire and provide for you
Just trust
Have confidence in me and our love
In what we're feeling
Believe in the emotions we're experiencing
There's no stronger love in this world (no stronger love)
Our love transcends all other types of love
Oh, baby, no
No one else compares to you
You're my man, I'm your girl
We belong to each other as romantic partners
I'll never go, wait and see, can't be wrong
I'm certain I'll never leave you, I'm willing to prove it, and I can't be mistaken
Don't you know this is where you belong?
This is where you're meant to be, with me
How sweet this dream, how lovely, baby
Our relationship is blissful and wonderful, like a pleasant dream
Stay right here, never fear
Be with me, don't worry or be scared
Never leave, 'cause baby, I believe
I have faith in our love, so I want you to stay with me
Don't nobody know
No one comprehends how amazing our love truly is
(Sweet love) oh, no, no, no, no, no, no, no
Exclamation of the tremendousness of our love
(Sweet love) oh-ooh
An expression of the purity and beauty of our love
So sweet
Very pleasant and enjoyable
Oh, oh, love
Romantic feelings and emotions
(Sweet love) yeah, oh love
Affirmation of the sweetness and awesomeness of our love
Oh baby no, sweeter love
Our love is the sweetest there is, no one can compare
(Sweet love) oh sweeter love
Reiteration of the fact that our love is unbeatable
Oh no, no, no, no, no, no, no no, no
Expression of the depth of our love
Don't nobody know
Nobody can comprehend the magnitude of our love
Don't nobody know how sweet it is
Nothing compares to how wonderful and amazing our love is
Love me sweetly, baby
Love me tenderly and affectionately, always
Just leave me sweetly, baby
Never depart from me with bitterness or anger, only with love
(Sweet love)
A celebration of the greatness and grandeur of love
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Gary Bias, Anita Baker, Louis A. Johnson
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