I Found Love
Deniece Williams Lyrics
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Oh, I took my heart and soul, and put ?em on the shelf
Well, I was so low that to me the ground was high
I was about to let life just pass me by
There you were one day standin' in front of me
Askin' me if you could have this heart of mine
Opened my eyes and somehow made me see
I'm so glad you're in my life, I'm so glad you're mine
I found love (I found love)
I found love
I found love (I found love)
And I'm so glad you're in my life
So glad that you're mine
I was so wound up in love till it had me blind
The writing on the wall couldn't read between the lines
Well, I was dressed in silk and satins on the town
I was always lost, but never ever found
There you were one day standin' in front of me
Askin' me if I would give your love a try
Opened my eyes and now I know why
And this ol' rusty, dusty heart of mine, how you've made it shine (Shine)
I'm so glad you're in my life, I'm so glad you're mine
I found love (I found love)
I found love, oh
I found love (I found love), oh, yeah
And I'm so glad you're in my life
So glad that you're mine
I found love (I found love)
I put my heart above the shelf
Said I'd love nobody else (Ooh, ooh)
Ooh ooh ooh (I found love), oh, yeah
And I'm so glad you're in my life
So glad that you're mine
I found love
(So glad I found your love, baby)
(So glad I found your love)
(So glad I found your love, baby)
(So glad I found your love)
(Oh, oh)
(I found love)
(So glad I found your love, baby)
(So glad I found your love)
(Oh, oh)
(I found love)
(So glad I found your love, baby)
(So glad I found your love)
(So glad I found your love, baby)
(So glad I found your love)
(So glad I found your love, baby)
(So glad I found your love)
(Oh, oh)
(I found love)
(Oh, oh)
(I found love)
(So glad I found your love, baby)
(So glad I found your love)
(Oh, oh)
(I found love)
(So glad I found your love, baby)
(So glad I found your love)
(So glad I found your love, baby)
(So glad I found your love)
(So glad I found your love, baby)
(So glad I found your love)
(So glad I found your love, baby)
(So glad I found your love)
(Oh, oh)
(I found love)
I was so wound up in love till it had me blind
The writing on the wall couldn't read between the lines
Well, I was dressed in silk and satins on the town
I was always lost, but never ever found
There you were one day standin' in front of me
Askin' me if I would give your love a try
Opened my eyes and now I know why
And this ol' rusty, dusty heart of mine, how you've made it shine (Shine)
I'm so glad you're in my life, I'm so glad you're mine
I found love (I found love)
I found love, oh
I found love (Oh, oh, I found love), oh, yeah
And I'm so glad you're in my life
So glad that you're mine
I found love (I found love)
I put my heart above the shelf
Said I'd love nobody else
(Oh, oh) Oh oh oh (I found love), oh, yeah
And I'm so glad you're in my life
So glad that you're mine
Your love, your love, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
I'm so glad, I'm so glad, I'm so glad, I'm so glad
(Ooh, ooh) I found love (So glad I found your love, baby)
(So glad I found your love)
I found love (So glad I found your love, baby)
(So glad I found your love)
(So glad I found your love, baby)
(So glad I found your love)
(Oh, oh, I found love)
(So glad I found your love, baby)
(So glad I found your love)
Heaven, heaven must have sent you, yeah
I put my heart above the shelf, said I'd never love nobody else, baby
The lyrics to Deniece Williams's song "I Found Love" depict a story of a woman who had given up on love and shelved her heart and soul, then a man came into her life and made her see things differently. She had been lost and blind in her previous experiences with love, but this person made her heart shine again, and she found love. The lyrics seem to express that love can be unexpected and that it can make a person's life much brighter and happier. The lyrics suggest that love is not only about loving someone but also about allowing oneself to be loved and recognizing the value and importance of that love.
The chorus repeats the phrase "I found love," emphasizing the main message of the song. The lyrics suggest that once a person finds love, they should cherish it and value it because it is rare and beautiful. The song's melody is upbeat and joyful, conveying the happiness the singer feels after finding love. Overall, the lyrics suggest that love has the power to change a person's life for the better, and it is worth taking the risk to find it.
Line by Line Meaning
Said I wouldn't be bothered with lovin' no one else
I promised myself that I would not fall in love with anyone else
Oh, I took my heart and soul, and put ?em on the shelf
I put my emotions aside and did not let myself fall in love
Well, I was so low that to me the ground was high
I was feeling very down and depressed
I was about to let life just pass me by
I was ready to give up on life
There you were one day standin' in front of me
I met you unexpectedly
Askin' me if you could have this heart of mine
You expressed interest in having a relationship with me
Opened my eyes and somehow made me see
You made me realize that I was capable of love
And this ol' rusty, dusty heart of mine, how you've made it shine (Shine)
You have brought happiness and joy into my life
I'm so glad you're in my life, I'm so glad you're mine
I feel lucky to have you in my life and to be in a relationship with you
I found love (I found love)
I have found love with you
And I'm so glad you're in my life
I am grateful that you are a part of my life
I was so wound up in love till it had me blind
I was so infatuated with the idea of love that it clouded my judgment
The writing on the wall couldn't read between the lines
I was not able to see what was really going on
Askin' me if I would give your love a try
You asked me to give our relationship a chance
Opened my eyes and now I know why
You made me realize why I should be with you
Said I'd love nobody else
I promised myself that I would only love you
Your love, your love, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
The love that you show me is amazing
Heaven, heaven must have sent you, yeah
You came into my life as a blessing
Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DENIECE WILLIAMS, FRITZ BASKETT, RANDY NICHOLS
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Big Los1967
this was my jam back in the day! I was only 11 or 12 but still! LOL! Great song! My mom was a big fan of hers. Denise Williams could sing like an angel, one of the best singers of our time!
Alfred Courtney
In that year I was 2yrs alive. Times are so very different.
Shelinda Harris
I was 14
Angela Singleton
This is one of my favorite songs by Deniece Williams. I found true love in Jesus.
Buzz Davis
Another tight jam from The Songbird. What a voice. Still hanging with her groove in 2019.
cnote4461
That high note & hold on that "I found love" verse was awesome!!! And she could hit it every time I recall.
Charles L Jones
Really good song with a killer beat. Nobody would sit when they played it.
steven patterson
1979 was the best year for dance music. I remember when I got this 12" and listened to it for the first time. I had a mile wide grin and couldn't wait to play at my club. People went mad for this song.....TRUSS!!!!!!
Derek 8128
Sometimes I miss the good old days listening to a great 🎶 like this still sounds good in 2020.
Charles Batts
DENISE IS ONE OF THE BEST OF THE BEST. SHE SINGS LIKE AN ANGEL. THE BASS PLAYER IS SERIOUS ON THIS ONE. HE'S UNCOMPROMISING ON THIS FUNK.