If It Makes You Feel Good
Donna Summer Lyrics


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So many heartaches i put you through
So much trouble and pain
So many tears i made you cry
I'll never put you though that again

I'm gonna make every minute count
And cover you with all my love
If it makes you feel good
I'm gonna give it all up to you
If it makes you feel good
I'm gonna make all your dreams come true

You're not alone in the world
There's always someone who cares
This time i'm sure i'm your girl
I'm not going anywhere

Let me show you what the girl can do
I'll cover you with all my love

If it makes you feel good
I'm gonna make it all up to you
If it makes you feel good
I'm gonna make all your dreams come true

If it makes you feel good
I'm gonna make it all up to you
If it makes you feel good
I'm gonna love you through, through and through

I kept you waiting for so long
Now i see that i was wrong
I guess love you oh so much
Now i thrill to your touch

I kept you waiting for so long
Now that's all in the past
Don't you say you can't go on
I'm gonna give you love that lasts

I'm gonna make ever minute count
And cover you with all my love

If it makes you feel good
I'm gonna make it all up to you
If it makes you feel good
I'm gonna make all your dreams come true

If it makes you feel good
I'm gonna make it all up to you




If it makes you feel good
I'm gonna love you through, through and through

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of “If It Makes You Feel Good” by Donna Summer highlight the singer’s regret over the heartaches, trouble, and pain that she has caused her partner. She vows to make amends by giving her all to him, making every moment count, and covering him with love. Summer makes a promise to make all of her partner’s dreams come true and assure him of her unwavering love.


The song emphasizes the importance of forgiveness and taking responsibility for one’s actions in a relationship. It also highlights the power of love to heal past wounds and make two people stronger together. Through the lyrics, Summer seeks to prove her worth to her partner and demonstrate her commitment to making things right.


Interestingly, the song had a slow start in the US but was a massive success in Europe, particularly in Germany, where it became a top 10 hit. It also peaked at number 6 in the UK. The song features a typical 80s sound with a funky dance beat, and Summer’s powerful vocals add to the overall energy and emotion of the track.


Line by Line Meaning

So many heartaches i put you through
I acknowledge that I have caused you pain and suffering numerous times in the past.


So much trouble and pain
I have brought you a lot of hardship and discomfort through my actions.


So many tears i made you cry
I am aware that my behavior has caused you to shed many tears and experience emotional pain.


I'll never put you though that again
I promise to never cause you that kind of pain and suffering ever again.


I'm gonna make every minute count
I will cherish every moment we spend together and make the most of our time.


And cover you with all my love
I will give you all the love that I possibly can.


If it makes you feel good
Whatever it is that brings you joy and happiness, I am willing to do for you.


I'm gonna give it all up to you
I will provide you with anything and everything that you desire.


I'm gonna make all your dreams come true
I will do everything in my power to fulfill your deepest desires and make your dreams a reality.


You're not alone in the world
Despite what may happen in life, I will always be here for you and support you through everything.


There's always someone who cares
No matter what, you can always count on someone caring for and loving you.


This time i'm sure i'm your girl
I am confident that I am the right person for you and that we are meant to be together.


I'm not going anywhere
You can trust that I will always be here for you and never leave your side.


Let me show you what the girl can do
I want to prove to you that I am capable of doing anything and everything that you need or desire.


I'll cover you with all my love
I will surround you with my love and give you my all.


I'm gonna make it all up to you
I will take responsibility for past wrongs and make it up to you by doing everything in my power to make you happy.


I'm gonna love you through, through and through
I will love and support you through thick and thin, through every hurdle and obstacle that we may face.


I kept you waiting for so long
I acknowledge that I have made you wait for a long time and I am sorry for that.


Now i see that i was wrong
I realize that my past behavior was incorrect and I am willing to make changes for the better.


I guess love you oh so much
I have deep and genuine feelings of love for you.


Now i thrill to your touch
I get excited and happy when I am close to you and can feel your touch.


Now that's all in the past
We can leave behind what happened in the past and focus on moving forward in our relationship.


Don't you say you can't go on
I will not let you give up or lose hope, and I will be there to support and encourage you always.


I'm gonna give you love that lasts
My love for you is strong and will endure through any hard times or challenges we may face together.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MATTHEW JAMES AITKEN, PETER ALAN WATERMAN, MICHAEL STOCK

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Comments from YouTube:

Michael Dishler

I fell in love with this song a long time ago- should have been a single for release love you miss you god knows - I do

christer Nilsson

love it

Anthony Kingdom

Rip Donna summer this was the best album I love in your career

Anthony Kingdom

Thank you for sharing

Ant Per

This was the b-side to "This time I know it's for real". I played this song almost as much as the A-side. I remember thinking it such a shame to put this song on a b-side because it clearly should have been a single.

Gilberto Arroyo-Rivera

When Donna decided to came back after a long absence she showed that she still have it.

Jon Dishmon Music and STUFF!!

WOWOWOW...I did not know she did a version of this??

kyle leigh

I knew about this song at the same time "this time I know it's real" was release in summer of 89. Don't be thanking a complete stranger that has nothing to do with this song. Thank Donna Summer.

Red Cross

Super

Andrea Deans

Great song but I do preference the princess one over this track! Love donna summer

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