Who Do You Love
Bernard Wright Lyrics


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Please, let me make a true confession
I had never been in love before
But since you came in my direction
I've had a change, a change of heart
My girl said come a dime a dozen
I fed them things they love to hear
I never was wanting for a lover
But I never knew that true love was indeed

[Chorus]
Who do you love?
Girl I'm in love with you
Are you for sure?
Sure as the sky is blue
Who do you love?
Just let me prove to you
Are you for sure?
Yes, girl my love is true

I used to be the great pretender
For the very first time I'm for real
You've got me listening to my heart now
You gotta believe how real
I am ready to be become the giver
Now that I realized that it is give and take
Oh, love has broken my defenses
This time I'm not just only me
I gotta tell you babe...

[Chorus]

How do I know that you won't go, please tell me
I don't want to lose your love
And if it's true, I'll stay with you
That would make me so happy
How do I know that you won't go, please tell me
I don't want to lose your love
And if it's true, I'll stay with you
That would make me so happy





[Chorus: x5]

Overall Meaning

The song "Who Do You Love" by Bernard Wright is about a man who falls in love for the first time and is unsure if the woman he loves feels the same way. He says that before he met her, he was never in love and had many lovers who he only told what they wanted to hear. However, he is now a changed person and is willing to be a giver in a relationship.


In the chorus, he asks the woman who she loves and declares his love for her, asking if she is sure of her feelings. He is finally at a point where he is ready to be vulnerable and truthful about his emotions, and he wants to prove his love to her.


The man is scared of losing her and seeks reassurance that she is not going anywhere. He tells her that staying with her would make him so happy, and he wants her to know that his love for her is genuine.


In summary, "Who Do You Love" is an uplifting song about love and vulnerability. It shows the growth and transformation of a man who learns the importance of true love.


Line by Line Meaning

Please, let me make a true confession
I want to be honest with you


I had never been in love before
I have never experienced true love in my life


But since you came in my direction
Ever since I met you


I've had a change, a change of heart
My views on love have changed


My girl said come a dime a dozen
My previous lovers were easily replaceable


I fed them things they love to hear
I said things they wanted to hear, but didn't truly mean


I never was wanting for a lover
I always had someone to be with


But I never knew that true love was indeed
I never realized what love truly meant, until now


Who do you love?
Who do you care for?


Girl I'm in love with you
I have feelings for you


Are you for sure?
Are you certain?


Sure as the sky is blue
As certain as the sky being blue


Just let me prove to you
Let me show you


Yes, girl my love is true
My feelings for you are genuine


I used to be the great pretender
I used to fake my feelings


For the very first time I'm for real
For the first time, my feelings are genuine


You've got me listening to my heart now
I am following my heart


You gotta believe how real
You must understand how sincere I am


I am ready to be become the giver
I am willing to give instead of just take


Now that I realized that it is give and take
I have learned that a relationship requires both parties to give


Oh, love has broken my defenses
Love has made me vulnerable


This time I'm not just only me
I am no longer only thinking about myself


I gotta tell you babe...
I need to express my feelings to you


How do I know that you won't go, please tell me
How can I trust that you won't leave me?


I don't want to lose your love
I value your feelings for me


And if it's true, I'll stay with you
If you truly care for me, I will be committed to you


That would make me so happy
I would be overjoyed


Chorus: Who do you love?
Who do you care for?


Girl I'm in love with you
I have feelings for you


Are you for sure?
Are you certain?


Sure as the sky is blue
As certain as the sky being blue


Just let me prove to you
Let me show you


Are you for sure?
Are you certain?


Yes, girl my love is true
My feelings for you are genuine




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LENNY WHITE, BERNARD WRIGHT

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@deltaworf

May 20, 2022) In 1983, R&B radio was jamming to an earworm of a song by a rising young keyboardist with a flair for the groove. The song was “Who Do You Love” and the artist was 19 year old Bernard Wright. We are sad to inform SoulTrackers of the passing of Mr. Wright at age 58, reportedly in a tragic traffic accident in Dallas.
Noted bandleader Billy "Spaceman" Patterson posted on social media today: 

On behalf of the family of Bernard Wright (Nard),

We are saddened to announce that yesterday

Bernard has been called home to the Most High.

Many thanks for everyone's support, encouragement, and prayers for Nard throughout the years.
Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers through this difficult time.

Our hearts are heavy and our faith is strong.

To be absent from the body is to be present with The Lord!

LOVE! Rest In Power, Nard.

Wright was born in the Jamaica section of Queens, NYC, and was a child prodigy, playing with both Jamaica artist Tom Browne and Lenny White when he was a mid-teen.
RIP🥺🥺🥺😥🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 MAY LORD GIVE THE FAMILY STRENGTH IN THIS TIME.😓😓😓😓😓😓😓🙏🏾



All comments from YouTube:

@xquisite7791

This one hits different. RIP Bernard. Thank you for being part of the soundtrack of my youth.

@patrickboyela5241

Yes my darling 😘

@addisclinton1970

Yes again!!

@1diggitech

Amen to that 🙏🏿,this brings back soooo many memories 💪🏿

@feleciathomas4245

This was my JAM!!!!!!! Rest in peace Bernard! My sincere condolences to his family.!🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

@mpatreece2726

IKR? This was my jam, too!

@nikkilawrence1331

heck yea.

@jameswarner300

I use to meditate on this song. Did you ever buy the record?

@Macula223

Oh my God, you said a mouthful, you said it, this track says it all, thank God, I lived it totally part of my life from the first note, thank you Bernard may you rest in peace God bless you! This track evokes the passion of that error, the love, the groove, the feeling, I would grab my girl and just dance to it, never ending love! For those who lived it, back in the days God bless you, we had it all, there's still time for those to listen to it, and get the groove, unfortunately the best was to live it, in our time we had it all, dancing in clubs, house parties,Great Times etc.! It was the sound of our time personified!

@donnellodonnell1052

Every since someone put me on to this song I can’t stop listening to it

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