Gloria Gaither (b. March 4, 1942) is a songwriter for gospel music, along with her husband, Bill Gaither. She also sang in the Bill Gaither Trio, one of the most influential groups in recent Christian music.
I Love You Lord
Bill & Gloria Gaither Lyrics
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You came and put me back on my feet
Patchin' together all the busted pieces
Of everything that I'd broke runnin' from me
And I love you, yes I love you
Some day I'm gonna travel far away
Maybe we'll just roll around in bed all day
And I'd like to give you everything you'd ever want love
Diamond rings for every toe
Danglin' earrings for your fingers
Big sparkling rocks for your nose
And I love you, yes, I love you
Some day we're gonna travel far away
We're gonna roll all the way to la Louisiana
Or maybe we'll just roll around in bed all day
It's been so long, coming through to you
Now it's nice restin' by your side
Seems like everything now all rolled up in a nutshell
We got it all right here inside (yeah, all right)
And I love you, yes I love you
Some day we're gonna travel far away
We're gonna roll all the way to la Louisiana
Or maybe we'll just roll around in bed all day
'Cause gettin' out of bed just ruins my whole day
Besides that the way I heard babies are made
In the first few lines of the song, it becomes clear that the singer has made some poor decisions and has stumbled along the way. However, they attribute their ability to get back on their feet to the love they have received from the person addressed in the lyrics. This person has helped to piece together everything that was broken as a result of the singer's mistakes. The refrain, "And I love you, yes I love you," emphasizes the deep affection that the singer feels for the addressee.
Later in the song, the singer starts to daydream about traveling to Louisiana and spending time with the person they love. They express a desire to give this person everything they could ever want, from diamond rings for every toe to big sparkling rocks for their nose - this extravagant imagery is intended to emphasize the extent of the singer's love. The third verse is slightly more introspective, as the singer reflects on how long it has taken them to truly connect with the addressee. However, they are now content to simply rest by their side with everything they need inside this one relationship.
Overall, the song is a declaration of love and gratitude. It acknowledges the imperfect journey that the singer has taken, and the addressee's role in putting them back on track. However, the tone of the song is ultimately joyful and optimistic - it speaks of both the present moment and the potential for a future filled with even more love and adventure.
Line by Line Meaning
And I have been a fool, fool-hearted, I stumbled once or twice
I admit to making mistakes, being foolish and falling down a few times
You came and put me back on my feet
You helped me recover and stand up again
Patchin' together all the busted pieces
You helped me mend and fix all the broken parts
Of everything that I'd broke runnin' from me
All the things I damaged while trying to avoid my own problems
And I love you, yes I love you
I feel a deep affection for you, and I want you to know it
Some day I'm gonna travel far away
One day, I hope to explore distant places
I'm gonna roll all the way to la Louisiana
I'll keep rolling until I reach Louisiana
Maybe we'll just roll around in bed all day
Perhaps we'll spend a lazy day cuddling in bed
And I'd like to give you everything you'd ever want love
I want to provide you with any and everything you desire my dear
Diamond rings for every toe
Even your toes deserve to be adorned with jewels
Danglin' earrings for your fingers
Earrings that gracefully fall from your fingers
Big sparkling rocks for your nose
Shiny, eye-catching stones for your nose
It's been so long, coming through to you
It took me a while to find my way to you
Now it's nice restin' by your side
I feel happy and at ease being next to you
Seems like everything now all rolled up in a nutshell
Everything I could ever want or need is right here with you
We got it all right here inside (yeah, all right)
We have everything we need within ourselves and our relationship
Some day we're gonna travel far away
In the future, we'll venture to far-off places
We're gonna roll all the way to la Louisiana
We'll happily journey our way to Louisiana
Or maybe we'll just roll around in bed all day
Or, we'll luxuriate in our cozy bed all day long
'Cause gettin' out of bed just ruins my whole day
Leaving our comfy bed would spoil my whole day
Besides that the way I heard babies are made
Furthermore, I've heard that babies are often created in bed
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Written by: Jerry Jeff Walker
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@AncientVirgin
Hallelujah.Praise Lord Jesus Christ.
@jeaneyumin7990
My lovely mom used to sing this to me when I was a child, now she's with Jesus. Blessed God Almighty 🙏♥️➕
@marylakotowski6039
Moja Mamcia już tez odeszła tak Bardzo ja Kocham Boże Pomóż Kocham Was
@rogertwitty8221
we sang this in israel on the temple mount.......ohhh my....what a moment......JESUS IS LORD😁
@GodsChild-powerhouse
Must've been undescribable there..
@Horse.259
My dad used to sing this to me and my sister before we went to bed I could ever find the song on YouTube until now thank you so much! 💕
@MaxxGains
Beautiful.. Lord Jesus for you alone are worthy of such Worship, Glory and Praise! ❤️✝️ Thank you Lord Jesus, how we all need you!
@addiejones1912
This song of worship is the BEST!!! My daughter who I love so much is the BEST that our Lord Jesus gave to me. Holly Dunn Hood of Mays landing Nj and now in Charleston SC I dedicate to her and her husband David Hood and our grands. Katherine and Tommy Thompson of the US NAVEY of Charleston SC and Justin and Sarah Kaufman formerly of Mays Landing Nj that live in Mount Pleasant SC. We deserve to live free and not stand oppressed!!!! Give your heart to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ because the time has come. My love to all of you .
@antoniodallalba9188
I listened this song for the first time and touched my heart...Praise to the Lord!
From Italy
@jacobso223
Praise our Lord, our king and our God