I Do
Barbara & The Browns Lyrics
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Take it slow
Don't you know?
Don't you know?
She may kiss you
Like I do
She may hold you
But she'll never
No, never, never
She will never, never love you like I do
She may whisper
You're her only
Without you
She is lonely
But she'll never
No never, never
She will never, never love you like I do
She may sigh you may ball
And she'll never be at home when you call
Can't you tell by her smile
She just wants your heart to play with for a while?
Take it slow
Take it slow
Don't you know?
Don't you know?
She may kiss you
Like I do
She may hold you
Like I do
But she'll never
No, never, never
She will never, never love you like I do
Johnny boy
Take it slow
Don't you know?
Don't you know?
She may kiss you
Like I do
She may hold you
Like I do
But she'll never
No, never, never
She will never, never, never, never, never, never love you like I do
Like I do
These lyrics convey a warning from Barbara Ray to Johnny boy who seems to be in a romantic relationship with someone else. The singer mentions that this other woman may do things to him just like she does, such as kissing and holding him, but she will never love him the way the singer does. The repetition of "never, never, never" emphasizes the intensity of the singer's love for Johnny and her conviction that this other woman can never match it.
The singer also suggests that this other woman may not have genuine feelings for Johnny boy and may just be playing with his heart for her own amusement. The line "Can't you tell by her smile, she just wants your heart to play with for a while?" indicates that the singer thinks that the other woman is not interested in a serious relationship with Johnny boy and is just using him for her own pleasure.
The lyrics overall are quite straightforward in its meaning. The singer is warning Johnny boy that despite whatever he may think of this other woman, she can never love him like she does. The song does an effective job of delivering this message through its catchy chorus and simple verses.
Line by Line Meaning
Johnny boy
Addressing the person being sung to.
Take it slow
Be patient and don't rush into things.
Don't you know?
Implying that the person being sung to should already know this information.
She may kiss you
Other women may show affection towards you.
Like I do
But no one can do it in the way that I do.
She may hold you
Other women may physically embrace you.
But she'll never
However, no other woman will ever.
No, never, never
Absolutely not.
She will never, never love you like I do
Love you in the same way as I love you.
She may whisper
Other women may say sweet nothings into your ear.
You're her only
Implying that the person being sung to is the only one for this other woman.
Without you
However, without him, she is lonely.
But she'll never
Again, despite all of this, no other woman will ever.
No never, never
Absolutely not.
She will never, never love you like I do
Love you in the same way as I love you.
She may sigh you may ball
She may enjoy the time spent with him and express it physically.
And she'll never be at home when you call
Implying that she is not as committed to this relationship as the singer is.
Can't you tell by her smile
While she puts on a happy facade, it is obvious to the singer that this other woman does not truly care for him.
She just wants your heart to play with for a while?
She is not looking for anything serious but merely wants to enjoy a brief fling with him.
Like I do
Again, emphasizing the uniqueness of the singer's love for him.
Take it slow
Reiterating the earlier advice to be patient.
Don't you know?
Implying that the person being sung to should already know this information.
She may kiss you
Returning to the idea that other women may show affection towards him.
Like I do
But the love shown by others can never compare to that shown by the singer.
She may hold you
Again, acknowledging that other women may physically embrace him.
Like I do
But no one can do it in the way that the singer does.
But she'll never
Once again emphasizing that no other woman will ever.
No, never, never
Absolutely not.
She will never, never, never, never, never, never love you like I do
Adding additional emphasis to the idea that the love shown by others can never compare to that shown by the singer.
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Written by: Manning
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@youngwarren6081
My grandma. I love and miss u
@barvas42
why this only has 9000+ hits is beyond me,,iv got this on my ipod and its on repeat everytime it comes round,,fantastic sound
@takeshaarmstrong257
I totally agree
@takeshaarmstrong257
love and miss my grandmother Barbara may she rest in peace
@dismalto1826
Takesha Armstrong She continues to bring happiness to so many people. Thank you!
@marquezrosa2085
May she rest in Heaven. she is one of my favorite singers! Would have loved to seen her perform.
@takeshaarmstrong257
@@vibewliyah3835 that is beautiful to hear
@takeshaarmstrong257
@@dismalto1826 thank you for your loving kind words and listening to her sing❤
@takeshaarmstrong257
@@marquezrosa2085 thank you I really appreciate your kind words❤