Pledging My Love
Diana Ross; Marvin Gaye Lyrics
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Always and forever I'll love just you
Just promise me darling your love in return
Make this fire in my soul forever burn
Forever my darling our love will be true
Always and forever I'll love just you
Just promise me darling your love in return
My heart's at your command, dear
To keep love and to hold
Making you happy is my desire
Keeping you is my goal
And I'll forever love you
For the rest of my days
I'll never part from you
And your loving ways
No I'll never part from you
And your loving ways
And I'll never part from you
And your loving ways
Yes, forever my darling
I won't love nobody but you
Give me love in return
The lyrics of "Pledging My Love" sung by Diana Ross and Marvin Gaye is a vow of an everlasting and unconditional love. The song is a pledge of devotion, faithfulness, and commitment to a loved one. The opening line emphasizes the promise of eternal love by declaring that their love will always be true. The repetition of "forever" throughout the song emphasizes the singer's desire to love their partner for eternity.
The lyrics also express the desire for mutual love and a request for a promise of commitment from their beloved. The singer urges their partner to promise to love them in return, which will fuel the fire in their soul and keep it burning forever. The lines "My heart's at your command, dear, to keep love and to hold," and "Making you happy is my desire, keeping you is my goal," illustrate the depth of intimacy and desire to make their partner happy.
The song closes with the repetition of the singer's intention to always love their partner and remain with them forever. The line, "I won't love nobody but you, give me love in return," emphasizes that their love is exclusive, and they seek the same from their partner. "Pledging My Love" is a heartfelt, romantic love song that conveys the singer's unwavering love and commitment to their partner.
Line by Line Meaning
Forever my darling our love will be true
Our love will last forever and will always be genuine
Always and forever I'll love just you
I will love you and only you for eternity
Just promise me darling your love in return
Please promise to love me back in the same way
Make this fire in my soul forever burn
Keep the passion between us alive forever
My heart's at your command, dear
I am completely devoted to you, my love
To keep love and to hold
I will do everything in my power to keep our love strong
Making you happy is my desire
My ultimate goal is to bring happiness to your life
Keeping you is my goal
I am determined to always be by your side and protect our love
And I'll forever love you
I will love you for all eternity
For the rest of my days
Until the end of my life
I'll never part from you
I will never leave you
And your loving ways
I will always cherish your way of showing love to me
Yes, forever my darling
Without a doubt, you are my forever love
I won't love nobody but you
I will only love you and no one else
Give me love in return
Please love me back with the same intensity and passion
Lyrics © SPIRIT MUSIC GROUP, UNIVERSAL MUSIC PUB GROUP , Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DON ROBEY, FATS WASHINGTON
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@lisacampbell688
I'm 42,i grew up listening to my mother's music(motown) ,i thank god for motown, I only wish Marvin the great was still alive today he is my ultimate ❤️, I had the pleasure of seeing Diana Ross when she came to Dublin many years ago now.
@msteeda1
Not many people are hip to this song but I love it
@juliespence2560
Me too
@riccardoivani8
The heydeys of Motown soul
Soul at it's best
Heart, passion, gospel choirs and two angels' voices.
Top class
@debbyfeldmann5184
One of the best albums ever made
@gannonmathis4198
Timeless classic and I just got hip to this song phenomenal
@AlwaysaLady365
My Mother loved this version. She would keep this on repeat. I miss my Mama 😭
@gannonmathis4198
There is nothing or no one can replace mama she will live in you soul forever God bless you
@ThePontylad
Eternally grateful to a guy called Nick Moss, Arborfield Garrison May 1974 intake, for introducing me to this album and then giving me it. Not only do I still have the vinyl L.P. but I also bought the C.D. Cheers Nick wherever you are.
@baldbearded349
The most beautiful version of this song.