DeBarge was an American R&B and soul music group. Hailing from Grand Rapids… Read Full Bio ↴DeBarge was an American R&B and soul music group. Hailing from Grand Rapids, Michigan, the group is named for their shared surname, and included the brothers Mark, James, Randy, and Eldra (or "El"), and their sister Bunny. Younger siblings Chico, Darryl, and Carol DeBarge were also singers (though not with the group), with Chico later becoming a solo star in his own right. The DeBarges, of African-American/French-Canadian descent, signed with the Motown label in the 1970s, and became one of their few successful acts during the 1980s.

Queen Of My Heart
DeBarge Lyrics

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She the queen of my heart
She plays very great part in me
I'm me

She the queen of my heart
And that's a very great start in me
Can't you see

I don't know why she love me so
Why I guess I'll never know
But I can tell she really care for me
So I'll give her love to last a life time
That will never die

Oh how I love that girl
She's the queen of my heart

She's the queen of my heart s
She captured every part in me
In me

She's the queen of my heart s
And that's a very great start in me
Can't you see

I can't explain the joy she bring she captures all those hidden things
And no one ever took the time to find
So I'll give her love to last a life time
That will never die

Oh how I love that girl
She's the queen of my heart

I was alone trying to find someone to love me
As I went on my way I kept my search in pain and misery
For no one cares for me
But that alright she beg for me my friend
That's when my baby she step in
And that is why I sing this song for her
She's the queen of my heart

She's the queen of my heart
She plays very great part in me
I'm me

She's the queen of my heart
She plays very great part in me
I'm me

In me

Yeah

She She's the queen of my heart

She plays very great part in me
I'm me

Overall Meaning

In DeBarge's song "Queen of My Heart," the singer expresses his love and admiration for a woman who holds a special place in his heart. He refers to her as the queen of his heart and explains how she has captured every part of him. He marvels at how she brings him joy and has managed to discover hidden parts of him that no one else has taken the time to find. Despite not understanding why she loves him, he acknowledges that she cares for him deeply and he wants to give her a love that will last a lifetime.

The first verse emphasizes the importance of the woman in the singer's life, as he claims that she plays a very great part in him. He is in awe of her and cannot understand why she loves him so much. However, he recognizes her care for him and vows to love her in return with a love that will never die. The repetition of the phrase "I'm me" emphasizes the singer's individuality and self-love, while also highlighting how the woman has managed to be a significant part of his life without changing who he is.

The second verse highlights the pivotal role the woman played in the singer's life when he was alone and searching for someone to love him. He was in a state of pain and misery until the woman stepped in and became his partner and friend. The singer sings the song for her to express his gratitude and love. The repetition of the line "She's the queen of my heart" reinforces the woman's important place in the singer's heart.

Line by Line Meaning

She the queen of my heart
The woman I am in love with holds a special place in my heart

She plays very great part in me
She is an integral part of my life and who I am

I'm me
I am who I am and I am content with that

And that's a very great start in me
My love for her is the beginning of a great journey together

Can't you see
I hope you can understand the depth of my love for her

I don't know why she love me so
I'm not sure what she sees in me that makes her love me so much

Why I guess I'll never know
But I don't question it because I don't want to lose her love

But I can tell she really care for me
Despite not fully understanding why, I know that she truly cares for me

So I'll give her love to last a life time
I vow to love her forever and make our love last a lifetime

That will never die
Our love will withstand the test of time and endure forever

Oh how I love that girl
I love my queen with all of my heart

She captured every part in me
She has captivated and won over every part of me

I can't explain the joy she bring she captures all those hidden things
Her presence in my life brings me indescribable joy and she brings out the best in me

And no one ever took the time to find
Before her, no one took the time to truly know and understand me

I was alone trying to find someone to love me
Before her, I was lonely and searching for someone to love me

As I went on my way I kept my search in pain and misery
My search for love was filled with sadness and suffering

For no one cares for me
Before her, I felt like no one truly cared about me

But that alright she beg for me my friend
But she came into my life and showed me true love and care

That's when my baby she step in
That's when my queen stepped into my life

And that is why I sing this song for her
I sing this song to express my love and gratitude for her

In me
My love for her is a core part of who I am

Yeah
I am grateful for her love and our relationship

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ELDRA DEBARGE, ELDRA P DE BARGE

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