It contains a sample of "We the People Who Are Darker Than Blue" by Curtis Mayfield.
The song was produced by D'Angelo. The string section heard during the intro was arranged and conducted by Brent Fischer.
D'Angelo released the song as the first single on the day of Black Messiah's release and later performed it live on SNL.
Really Love
D'Angelo Lyrics
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When you love me gently
When you're walking near me
Doo doo wah I'm in really love with you, I'm in really love with you
When you look at me
I open up instantly
I fall in love so quickly
I'm in really love with you
All night beside you I'd lay
I love you deep when you come to my bed
Doo doo wah, I'm in really love with you
Ooh wah, I'm in really love with you
When you touch me there
When you make me tingle
When our nectars mingle
Doo doo wah I'm in really love with you, I'm in really love
I'm not an easy man, to overstand, you feel me
But girl your patient with me
Doo doo wah, I'm in really love with you, I'm in really love with you
All night I wish for you here
Lay your head beside my hip
Doo doo wah, I'm in really love with you
I'm in really love with you
Doo doo wah, I'm in really love with you
I'm in really love with you
Oh how I love the little things you do
I'm in really love with you
The lyrics to D'Angelo's "Really Love" exude a sense of devotion and affection towards a significant other. The opening lines express the singer's love and admiration for their partner. The use of "doo doo wah" as a repeated refrain adds a layer of playfulness and charm to the lyrics. The singer's vulnerability is evident in the line "I fall in love so quickly," showing that their feelings are intense and deep.
The second verse delves further into the singer's love language, and the sensual aspects of their relationship. The description of physical intimacy, such as "when you touch me there" and "when our nectars mingle" adds a layer of intimacy and passion to the lyrics. Additionally, the line "I'm not an easy man, to overstand" acknowledges the singer's flaws and complexities, but expresses gratitude for the partner's patience and understanding.
Overall, the lyrics capture the ebbs and flows of a romantic relationship, portraying the highs of connection and passion, as well as the appreciation and gratitude for a supportive partner.
Line by Line Meaning
When you call my name
I feel very much in love with you when you say my name.
When you love me gently
Your gentle way of loving me has made me fall deeply in love with you.
When you're walking near me
Just being close to you and walking beside you makes me feel like I'm in love with you.
Doo doo wah I'm in really love with you, I'm in really love with you
I'm completely and truly in love with you and it's a feeling I can't deny.
When you look at me
I feel an instant connection when you look at me.
I open up instantly
Because of the bond we share, I am able to open up to you so easily.
I fall in love so quickly
My love for you grows so fast that I can't help but fall for you more each day.
All night beside you I'd lay
I want to spend all night lying next to you in bed.
I love you deep when you come to my bed
I feel a deep, strong love for you when we're intimate and in bed together.
Ooh wah, I'm in really love with you
I am truly and deeply in love with you with no reservations.
When you touch me there
Your touch has a powerful effect on me.
When you make me tingle
My body reacts strongly to your touch and I feel a tingling sensation.
When our nectars mingle
When our bodies come together, it's a beautifully powerful experience for me.
I'm not an easy man, to overstand, you feel me
I'm a complicated person to understand but thankfully, you're patient with me.
But girl your patient with me
You're so patient and understanding with me, which makes me even more deeply in love with you.
All night I wish for you here
I wish you were here with me, spending the night together.
Lay your head beside my hip
I want nothing more than for you to be close to me in bed.
Oh how I love the little things you do
I love every little thing you do and it only makes me fall even more deeply in love with you.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Michael D'Angelo Archer, Curtis Mayfield, Kendra Foster, Gina Marie Figueroa
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@dadakta1wk
"Really Love"
When you call my name
When you love me gently
When you're walking near me
Doo doo wah I'm in really love with you, I'm in really love with you
When you look at me
I open up instantly
I fall in love so quickly
Doo doo wah I'm in really love with you, doo doo wah I'm in really love with you
I'm in really love with you
All night beside you I'd lay
I love you deep when you come to my bed
Doo doo wah, I'm in really love with you
Ooh wah, I'm in really love with you, I'm in really love with you
When you touch me there
When you make me tingle
When our nectars mingle
Doo doo wah, I'm in really love with you, I'm in really love
I'm not an easy man, to overstand, you feel me
But girl your patient with me
Doo doo wah, I'm in really love with you, I'm in really love with you
All night I wish for you here
Lay your head beside my hip
Doo doo wah, I'm in really love with you
I'm in really love with you
Doo doo wah, I'm in really love with you
I'm in really love with you
Oh how I love the little things you do
I'm in really love with you
@NaturalDivineGoddess
When you call my name
When you love me gently
When you're walking near me
Doo doo wah
I'm in really love with you
I'm in really love with you..
When you look at me
Open up instantly
Fall in love so quickly..
@arri5448
FUN FACT: My bestfriend is a professional modern/contemporary dancer and the choreographer made an entire piece revolving around certain songs from this album( this song was one of them) and to everyone surprise, D'Angelo got word and showed up to the show. My bestfriend told me that he came backstage to than everyone for the honor then he got super emotional and mentioned that they inspired him to go back into the studio to create more music!!!
@_ceejay
This just made my soul smile
@arri5448
@@_ceejay right? It did the same for me
@psychoshamrock
D' is from a different world. Endless creativity. I think of him as Prince's child musically. This is a great story!
@oskamadison
Nice!!
@supersekouss5133
Some people just ain't original...
@chazj2425
Please D’Angelo, bless us with another album. His music is just so comforting, love every album
@Bigcheese6875
He said in a documentary for Voodoo that every track he makes is like one of his fingers— it’s a part of him. He takes his sweet time and makes, in my eyes, as close to perfect music as one can get.
@girlatthegate4445
I swear
@hristoyordanov6756
please d'angelo please another one !