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I Do
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Since I first gave my all to you
Stuck up in love so wrong
I can't see nothin' else but me and you
A sudden change has come about
The way you treat me, I need you
Can't stop the rain from comin' down
Until you see it's true that
Like I do it
Late at night, baby
Like I do
I get up early in the mornin'
To please you and,
And make sure that you're satisfied
Don't run away from lovin'
Love is
All I have for you
Don?t turn away from us
No one will
Love you like I do
It's been to me a time alone
'Cause I've been more than there for you
Don't wanna leave, can't bear the thought
Of what goes on, we are through
Too may reasons we should stay
We built a world between us two
But if you need to go away
Then, baby, you will see that
No one's gonna love you
Like I do it
Late at night, baby
Like I do
I get up early in the mornin'
To please you and
And make sure that you're satisfied
Don't run away from lovin'
Don't run away
Love is
All I have for you
Don't turn away from us
Don't turn away
No one will
Oh, no, it's all I can do
Don't run away from lovin'
Love is
It's all I have for you
Don't turn away from us
Don't turn away
No one will
Love you like I do
Like I do it
Late at night, baby
Like I do
I get up early in the mornin'
To please you and
And make sure that you're satisfied
Don't run away from lovin'
Don't run away, no, no, no
Love is
Oh, it's all I have for you, boy
Don't turn away from us
Don't turn away
No one will
No one will love you like I do
Don't run away from lovin'
No, like I do, not like I do, baby
Love is
It's all I have for you
Don't turn away from us
No, no, oh, no
No one will
No one will love you like I do
Don't run away from lovin'
Don't turn away
Love is
Baby, it's all I have for you
Don't turn away from us
No one will
No one will love you like I do
Don't run away from lovin'
Love is
The song “Like I Do” by For Real is a classic R&B ballad about a man who is deeply in love with his partner, expressing his unwavering devotion and commitment to her. The lyrics reflect the singer's refusal to give up on the relationship despite the trials and tribulations they've faced, including a recent change in his partner's behavior towards him. He pleads with her not to walk away, emphasizing that no one will love her like he does, and that he is willing to do whatever it takes to ensure her happiness.
The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a man dedicated to pleasing his partner, exemplified by his willingness to wake up early in the morning to satisfy her needs. The song highlights the importance of communication and working through issues in a relationship, acknowledging that there may be reasons to leave, but ultimately urging his partner to stay and work things out. The repetition of the lyrics “No one will love you like I do” reinforces the theme of the song, reiterating the singer's unrelenting love for his partner.
In conclusion, the song “Like I Do” is a soulful ballad that conveys a message of perseverance, commitment, and unconditional love. The lyrics, performed with emotion and sincerity, showcase the depth of emotion that can be conveyed through music and serve as a reminder of the enduring power of love.
Line by Line Meaning
It's been three years and seven days
It has been 3 years and 7 days since the singer gave their all to the person they are addressing in the song
Since I first gave my all to you
The singer is referring to a time they gave their all to the person they are addressing in the song
Stuck up in love so wrong
The singer feels stuck in love with the person they are addressing in the song, but knows that the love is misplaced
I can't see nothin' else but me and you
The singer is completely focused on the person they are addressing in the song and can't see anything else
A sudden change has come about
Something has changed in the relationship between the singer and the person they are addressing in the song
The way you treat me, I need you
The singer needs the person they are addressing in the song to treat them better
Can't stop the rain from comin' down
The singer feels like they can't stop the sadness and heartbreak they are feeling
Until you see it's true that
The singer wants the person they are addressing in the song to see the truth of their feelings
No one's gonna love you
The singer believes that no one will love the person they are addressing in the song as much as they do
Late at night, baby
The singer is emphasizing that they love the person they are addressing in the song at all hours of the day and night
I get up early in the mornin'
The singer is willing to make sacrifices, like waking up early, to please the person they are addressing in the song
To please you and,
Everything the singer does is to make the person they are addressing in the song happy
And make sure that you're satisfied
The singer's ultimate goal is to ensure that the person they are addressing in the song is happy and content in the relationship
Don't run away from lovin'
The singer is urging the person they are addressing in the song not to run away from love
Love is
The singer is emphasizing the importance of love in the relationship
All I have for you
The singer is saying that their love is all they have to offer the person they are addressing in the song
Don?t turn away from us
The singer is urging the person they are addressing in the song not to turn away from their relationship
No one will
The singer is saying that no one will love the person they are addressing in the song as much as they do
It's been to me a time alone
The singer has spent time alone thinking about their relationship with the person they are addressing in the song
'Cause I've been more than there for you
The singer has been there for the person they are addressing in the song more than anyone else
Don't wanna leave, can't bear the thought
The singer doesn't want to leave the person they are addressing in the song and can't bear the thought of that happening
Of what goes on, we are through
The singer doesn't want their relationship to end, but is aware that something needs to change for it to continue
Too may reasons we should stay
The singer believes that there are many reasons why they and the person they are addressing in the song should stay together
We built a world between us two
The singer and the person they are addressing in the song have built a world for themselves that only they can understand
But if you need to go away
The singer is acknowledging that the person they are addressing in the song may need to leave the relationship
Then, baby, you will see that
The singer believes that if the person they are addressing in the song leaves the relationship, they will realize the singer's love for them
No one's gonna love you
The singer believes that no one will love the person they are addressing in the song as much as they do
I get up early in the mornin'
The singer is willing to make sacrifices, like waking up early, to please the person they are addressing in the song
Don't run away from lovin'
The singer is urging the person they are addressing in the song not to run away from love
No one will
The singer is saying that no one will love the person they are addressing in the song as much as they do
Oh, it's all I have for you, boy
The singer wants the person they are addressing in the song to know that their love is all they have to offer them
No one will love you like I do
The singer is saying that no one will love the person they are addressing in the song as much as they do
Don't turn away from us
The singer is urging the person they are addressing in the song not to turn away from their relationship
Love is
The singer is emphasizing the importance of love in the relationship
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Dallas Austin, Lamont Dozier, Brian Holland, Edward Jr. Holland
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@user-tj4fe5ny2i
It's been three years and seven days
Since I first gave my all to you
Stuck up in love so wrong
I can't see nothin' else but me and you
A sudden change has come about
The way you treat me, I need you
Can't stop the rain from comin' down
Until you see it's true that
No one's gonna love you (Like I do it)
Late at night, baby (Like I do)
I get up early in the mornin' (To please you and), oh, yeah, yeah
And make sure that you're satisfied
(Don't run away from lovin')
(Love is) All I have for you
(Don't turn away from us)
(No one will) Love you like I do
It's been to me a time alone
'Cause I've been more than there for you
Don't want to leave, can't bear the thought
Of what goes on, we are through
Too may reasons we should stay
We built a world between us two
But if you need to go away
Then, baby, you will see that
@elainebradom
It’s been three years and seven days
Since I first gave my all to you
Stuck up in love so wrong
I can’t see nothin’ else but me and you
A sudden change has come about
The way you treat me, I need you
Can’t stop the rain from comin’ down
Until you see it’s true that
No one’s gonna love you [Like I do it]
Late at night, baby [Like I do]
I get up early in the mornin’ [To please you and], oh, yeah, yeah
And make sure that you’re satisfied
[Don’t run away from lovin’]
[Love is] All I have for you
[Don’t turn away from us]
[No one will] Love you like I do
It’s been to me a time alone
‘Cause I’ve been more than there for you
Don’t wanna leave, can’t bear the thought
Of what goes on, we are through
Too may reasons we should stay
We built a world between us two
But if you need to go away
Then, baby, you will see that
No one’s gonna love you [Like I do it], oh
Late at night, baby [Like I do]
I get up early in the mornin’ [To please you and]
And make sure that you’re satisfied
[Don’t run away from lovin’] Don’t run away
[Love is] All I have for you
[Don’t turn away from us] Don’t turn away
[No one will] Oh, no, it’s all I can do
[Don’t run away from lovin’] Oh
[Love is] It’s all I have for you
[Don’t turn away from us] Don’t turn away
[No one will] Love you like I do
[Like I do it]
Late at night, baby [Like I do]
I get up early in the mornin’ [To please you and], hey
And make sure that you’re satisfied
[Don’t run away from lovin’] Don’t run away, no, no, no
[Love is] Oh, it’s all I have for you, boy
[Don’t turn away from us] Don’t turn away
[No one will] No one will love you like I do
[Don’t run away from lovin’] No, like I do, not like I do, baby
[Love is] It’s all I have for you
[Don’t turn away from us] No, no, oh, no
[No one will] No one will love you like I do
[Don’t run away from lovin’] Don’t turn away
[Love is] Baby, it’s all I have for you
[Don’t turn away from us]
[No one will] No one will love you like I do
[Don’t run away from lovin’]
[Love is]
@musiclover-cn7tb
For Real ,En vogue ,Jade ,Allure, The Emotions,Brownstone & The Jones Girls lovely vocals.
@enochclarke597
This song is proof that so many records that are really good somehow go under the radar. This should have been bigger!
@travisjay43
This should've been a bigger hit.
@southsiderandle6065
Facts
@blackdragon6
This whole group should have been the next En Vogue, Pure Soul as well.
@markhunter1504
My comment was actually a reply. But yeah that group became collateral damage. It was very messed up the way the label did them
@Kel_the_slacker
FOR REAL! it should’ve…..pun intended lol
@montehinds4564
Dallas Austin makes some good hard beats
@MikeHawk-vh3fm
Finally found this song after 20yrs!
@dasmilingoddess
Mike Hawk I've been looking everywhere lol