In Love With You
Erykah Badu featuring Stephen Marley Lyrics
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Stay badu dem day day (swee da do day swee da do day)
Swee da do dem day day (swee da do day)
(Swee da do day swee da do day) dee la do do dem day day (day ay)
(Ay) and she says she needs more than a friend
That's all I ever been yo
Well one day you gon' overstand, yo badu ba dee la do, day day
How could I forget ya?
When you smiled, and I turned and said to you
"Yo, your pure and true"
I'm in love with you, in love with you, in love with you, in love with you
I'm in love with you, in love with you, in love with you, in love with you, yeah
I'm so in love, baby
And I don't care what your mama say
Standing in love lady
And I don't care what your sister say
Yo badu, ba da, ba la, day day, day, I need ya
He said he's really diggin' me
I don't know what to say
I can't imagine why I feel so weak, say, say
That's when he took my heart in his hands
And kissed it gently
He open up his lips then said this poetry
I'm in love with you, love wit' you
Love wit' you, love with you
Love wit' you (wow), love with you
I'm in love wit' you, love wit' you
I'm so in love baby
I don't care what your brothers say, no (what?)
I'm so in love baby
I don't care what the people say
Well I try and I try and I try
And I try and I try and I try and I try and I try
(Ay) and you said you need more than a friend
That's all I've ever been yo
Well one day you gon' overstand, yo badu ba dee la do, day day
(Ay) and when I look In your eyes, I know that you were meant to be
My solider, so baby come on, I mean it desperately
I'm in love with you, love with you
I'm in love with you, in love with you
No see I'm in love wit' you, love with you
No, no, no I'm in love with you, in love with you
No see 'cause, I'm so in love baby
I don't care what the people say
I'm so in love baby
And I don't care what your teacher say
I'm so in love baby
I don't care what the Raga say, oh (ay)
Dee da do badu ba dee dem, day day (ay ay)
Badu la dee da do day day
(I try, I try) Yo badu la dee da do dem, day day, (I try, I try) badu la dee da do day
(I try, I try) Swee la da la dee da do dem, day day, (I try, I try) dee da do, dem, day day
'Cause you in love with me
You in love with me
No, you in love with me
No, no, no you in love with me
No see you in love with me
No, no, no you in love with me
No, I think you in love with me
No, no, no you in love with me (ha)
I know you're in love with me
No, no, no you in love with me
Alright I'm in love with you
Yes I'm in love you
I'm in love with you, and I'm in love with you
Ooh, I'm in love with you, say, I'm in love with you
Oh, I'm in love with you, I'm in love with you, love wit' you
Badu ba dee la do do, day day
(Oh but Raga don't you know?) yo badu ba dee la do, dem, day day
(Oh, oh but Raga don't you know?) yo badu ba dee la do, dem, day day
(Oh) Badu ba dee la do, dem, day day (la la doo)
(Ay ba da baby) badu ba dee la do, day day
Love with you (swee), love with you (swee ah ay)
(Swee ah ooh day) yes I'm in love with you (day day ay ay)
(Day day) Yes I'm in love with you (day day day ay)
Ay
"In Love With You" by Erykah Badu is a love song that tells the story of falling in love. The song highlights the fact that the singer and the person she is in love with have been friends for a long time. The lyrics explain that the person she loves said they need more than just a friend, which made the singer think about their relationship in a different way.
The song tells the story of how the singer fell in love with their friend and how they are willing to stand in love despite what people say about them. The lyrics are a mix of rap and singing, which adds a unique flavor to the song. The song is an emotional rollercoaster of love and the lyrics are relatable, which makes it one of Erykah Badu's most popular love songs.
The song incorporates various genres and styles, including soul, R&B, and hip hop. The lyrics and music of the song were written by Erykah Badu, James Poyser, and Stephen Marley. The song was released in 2002 on the Mama's Gun album.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh yeah, ooh yeah, ooh yeah
Starting the song with excitement and enthusiasm
Stay badu dem day day (swee da do day swee da do day)
Asking Badu to stay and continue singing, with a background beat of 'swee da do day'
Swee da do dem day day (swee da do day)
Continuing the background beat 'swee da do day' for the song
(Swee da do day swee da do day) dee la do do dem day day (day ay)
Adding a variation to the background beat 'swee da do day', with a funky touch of 'dee la do do' and an occasional 'day ay'
(Ay) and she says she needs more than a friend
Introducing the topic of the song which is a woman expressing her feelings towards the singer
That's all I ever been yo
Admitting that the singer has always been only a friend to her
Well one day you gon' overstand, yo badu ba dee la do, day day
Assuring her that one day she will understand that he loves her, with the backing of the cool 'badu ba dee la do' tune
And I remember the first time that we met yo
Reminiscing on the first time they met
How could I forget ya?
Expressing how unforgettable their first encounter was
When you smiled, and I turned and said to you
Describing the moment when the singer complimented her smile
"Yo, your pure and true"
Stating how genuine her smile was
I'm in love with you, in love with you, in love with you, in love with you
Singing confidently that he is in love with her repeatedly
And I don't care what your mama say
Asserting that he doesn't care about what her mother thinks about him
Standing in love lady
Standing confidently in his love for her
And I don't care what your sister say
Asserting that he doesn't care about what her sister thinks about him
Yo badu, ba da, ba la, day day, day, I need ya
Stating how much he needs her with the 'badu' tune in the background
He said he's really diggin' me
Describing what the woman said to him about her feelings
I don't know what to say
Being caught off guard by her confession
I can't imagine why I feel so weak, say, say
Expressing his own emotions of feeling weak just by hearing her confess her feelings for him
That's when he took my heart in his hands
Describing how the singer touched her emotionally
And kissed it gently
Metaphorically describing how the singer made her feel loved and cared for
He open up his lips then said this poetry
Describing how the singer expressed his love for her with poetic words
No see I'm in love wit' you, love with you
Continuing to proclaim his love repeatedly while changing the lyrics slightly
No, no, no I'm in love with you, in love with you
Repeating his proclamation of love with a slight variation
No see 'cause, I'm so in love baby
Explaining that he is extremely in love with her that he doesn't care about what others think of him
I don't care what the people say
Stating that he doesn't care about society's standards or opinions on their relationship
Well I try and I try and I try
Expressing his efforts in trying to win her over
And you said you need more than a friend
Reiterating the woman's need for something more than just friendship
And when I look In your eyes, I know that you were meant to be
Realizing that she is meant to be with him by looking deep into her eyes
My soldier, so baby come on, I mean it desperately
Calling her his soldier as a term of affection and urgency to be with her
Dee da do badu ba dee dem, day day (ay ay)
Backing up his plea to be with her with a 'dee da do' tune, emphasizing his urgency with the 'ay ay'
Now I'm in love with you, now I'm in love with you
Continuing to express his love for her
Yes I'm in love with you, I'm in love with you, love wit' you
Adding a variation to his proclamation of love with a 'love wit' you'
Oh, I'm in love with you, say, I'm in love with you
Adding a playful element to his confession, forcing her to say it back
Badu ba dee la do do, day day
Ending the song with the same catchy 'badu ba dee la do' tune he started it with
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Stephen Marley, Erica Wright
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Ooh, yeah, ooh, yeah, ooh, yeah
And she says she needs more than a friend
That's all I ever been, yo
Well one day you gon' overstand
And I remember the first time that we met, yo
How could I forget ya?
When you smiled
And I turned and said to you
"Yo, your pure and true"
I'm in love with you, in love with you
I'm in love with you, in love with you
I'm in love with you, in love with you
I'm in love with you, in love with you, yeah
And I'm so in love, baby
And I don't care what your mama say
Standing in love lady
And I don't care what your sister say
I need ya
He said he's really diggin' me
I don't know what to say
I can't imagine why I feel so weak, say, say
That's when he took my heart in his hands
And kissed it gently
He opened up his lips then said this poetry
I'm in love with you, love with you
Love with you, love with you
Love with you, love with you
I'm in love with you, love with you
I'm so in love baby
I don't care what your brothers say, no
I'm so in love baby
I don't care what the people say
Well I try and I try and I try
And I try and I try and I try and I try and I try
And you said you need more than a friend
That's all I've ever been, yo
Well one day you gon' overstand, yo
And when I look in your eyes
I know that you were meant to be
My soldier so baby come on
I mean it desperately
I'm in love with you, love with you
I'm in love with you, in love with you
No, see I'm in love with you, love with you
No, no, no, I'm in love with you, in love with you
I'm so in love baby
I don't care what the people say
And I'm so in love baby
And I don't care what your teacher say
I'm so in love baby
I don't care what the writers say
I try, I try, I try, I try
I try, I try, I try, I try
You in love with me
You in love with me
No, you in love with me
No, no, no, you in love with me
No, see you in love with me
No, no, no, you in love with me
No, you think you in love with
No, no, no, you in love with me
I know you're in love with me
No, no, no, you in love with me
Alright, I'm in love with you
Yes, I'm in love you
I'm in love with you
And I'm in love with you
I'm in love with you (See I'm in love with you)
I'm in love with you
I'm in love with you
I'm in love with you
Yes, I'm in love with you
Yes, I'm in love with you
@jones2277
perfect combo of jazz, reggae, soul, and acoustic. love it! more songs like this!
@ajamucollins4395
Very inspirational, to say the least
@youngjah2010
Why am I just now discovering this song in July 2020? Omg, heaven in my ears. 🥰
@theetiaralouisee
Ooooh girl you late late lol Congratulations!
@tw4219
Me too Jocelyn 😩
🔥
@moonsofourmother2815
Mamas Gun...
@cadeliawoods6658
O my poor you!!!
@johnnytorso4756
Im glad it came into your life my friend. This means alot to me too, and did for years, as i walked the Badu, Lauryn, Marley potpouri. Especially Lauryn unplugged took me by storm.
@stephaniebryan4706
Played this at our wedding ceremony. Every time we play this song it feels like we are getting married again. This song is the definition of our love, the spirit that keeps us connected, the movement of our love toward eternity. ~Stoosh
@piashadononfroy1261
THAT'S SO BEAUTIFUL 😘😍😍