Love Songs
George Duke Lyrics


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Love songs, sweet love songs
Love songs, sweet, sweet, sweet love

Hasn't every way to write a love song been written
And hasn't every way to tell the story been told
Hasn't everyone been moved and soothed by the melodies
Aren't there other tales to be told, other stories to unfold
Haven't we anything else to say
Or are we merely trapped to find another way
To say the same things
Don't we have other thoughts, other dreams

Girl it seems every time I search that quiet place
I find myself with you face to face
In my mind there's nothing left to say except, "I love you"

Love songs, sweet love songs
(I love you)

Hasn't every way to sing a love song been sung
And hasn't every way to phrase the message been done
Haven't all the great ones sung the melodies that've wooed you
And aren't there other songs to be sung with messages untold

Seems that we've lost our will to challenge the mind
And be a unique kind of art it's been for me
Oh a teacher or prophet by pen
Girl but wait, don't get me wrong, I love a good good love song
One that gets me real good, when I close my eyes
I only seem to find the words "I love you"

"I love you", girl I can't help myself
(Love songs, sweet love songs)
And as long as you keep needin' them
I'll keep servin' 'em till my last breath
(Love songs, sweet, sweet, sweet love)
No, I'm not alone, there're others like you and me
'Cause there's always someone who wants
To tell their story of need

It's a simple story, one as old as time
(Love songs, sweet love songs)
And we all know that sometimes
Love don't have no reason or rhyme
(Love songs, sweet, sweet, sweet love)
Hingin' on to those love songs





Oh love, oh love, oh love
Love songs, sweet love songs

Overall Meaning

The song "Love Songs" by George Duke is a reflection on the cliché nature of love songs and the lack of creativity in their creation. The lyrics express the idea that every possible way to write a love song has already been done and that there are no new stories to be told. The verses pose the question of whether or not there is anything else to say in a love song or if writers are stuck trying to find new ways to say the same things. The chorus of the song repeats the title phrase, emphasizing the idea of the overwhelming presence of love songs in popular music.


However, the song takes a turn in the third verse when the singer acknowledges that even though love songs may be cliché, his love for his partner is not. He finds himself drawn to her in a quiet place and can only express the depth of his love for her with the simple phrase, "I love you." The song ends on a positive note, with the singer vowing to keep writing and serving up love songs as long as there are people who want to tell their love stories.


Overall, "Love Songs" is a self-aware critique of the over-saturation of love songs in pop culture, but also a celebration of the timeless nature of love itself. The lyrics acknowledge the limitations of traditional love song themes while also emphasizing the profundity of the emotions they evoke.


Line by Line Meaning

Love songs, sweet love songs
The song speaks about love songs of different types in a sweet tone.


Hasn't every way to write a love song been written
The song talks about whether all the ways to write a love song have already been explored.


And hasn't every way to tell the story been told
The song considers whether all ways of telling a love story have already been employed.


Hasn't everyone been moved and soothed by the melodies
The song wonders whether everyone has already been moved by the love songs and melodies.


Aren't there other tales to be told, other stories to unfold
The song reflects whether there could be more stories and tales to tell beyond the ones we've heard already.


Haven't we anything else to say
The song wonders if there is nothing else to express in love songs.


Or are we merely trapped to find another way
The song reflects on whether we're stuck on finding only new ways to express the same love message.


To say the same things
The song talks about how love songs tend to express similar messages.


Don't we have other thoughts, other dreams
The song questions whether there are other romantic ideas beyond those expressed in love songs.


Girl it seems every time I search that quiet place
This line is addressed to someone (girl) and reflects on how the artist often thinks about his love interest.


I find myself with you face to face
The song imagines what it would be like to be in front of the person the artist loves every time he thinks of her.


In my mind there's nothing left to say except, "I love you"
This line reveals that the artist's romantic thoughts often involve openly expressing his love to the person he loves.


Hasn't every way to sing a love song been sung
The song reflects on whether all ways of singing a love song have been employed before.


And hasn't every way to phrase the message been done
The artist wonders whether everything that could be said about love has already been expressed in love songs.


Haven't all the great ones sung the melodies that've wooed you
The song recognises that great love songs share a power to attract people through their melodies.


And aren't there other songs to be sung with messages untold
The song suggests that there could be other, less sung love songs with untold messages and stories.


Seems that we've lost our will to challenge the mind
The song suggests that love songs may have become formulaic and lacking in unique, innovative romantic thoughts.


And be a unique kind of art it's been for me
The artist expresses his wish for love songs to remain a unique art form that expresses love in different ways.


Oh a teacher or prophet by pen
The song hints that love songs could be seen as conveying valuable lessons or wisdom to the audience.


Girl but wait, don't get me wrong, I love a good good love song
The line addresses someone (girl) and clarifies that the artist still appreciates good love songs despite his reflections on the art form.


One that gets me real good, when I close my eyes
The song highlights that although the artist reflects on love songs as an art form, they still can evoke powerful emotions and memories.


I only seem to find the words "I love you"
The artist reveals that he associates love songs with simple but powerful messages of love.


"I love you", girl I can't help myself
The line addresses someone (girl) and express how the artist can't help but express his love to her.


And as long as you keep needin' them
The line addresses someone (girl) and reflects that as long as she needs love songs, the artist will continue writing them.


I'll keep servin' 'em till my last breath
The artist pledges to continue writing love songs for as long as he can.


No, I'm not alone, there're others like you and me
The artist speaks to someone (girl) and suggests that they share similar feelings about love with many others.


'Cause there's always someone who wants
The song suggests that there will never be a shortage of people who want to hear love songs.


To tell their story of need
The line conveys how love songs are valuable to many people in expressing their romantic experiences and feelings.


It's a simple story, one as old as time
The song speaks of love as a classic, timeless theme that has always been present in human history.


And we all know that sometimes
The song acknowledges that love and romantic experiences can be unpredictable and beyond logic.


Love don't have no reason or rhyme
The line expresses how love can defy explanation or rational thought.


Hingin' on to those love songs
The song ends with a repetition of the first line, suggesting how love songs remain treasured by many people.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BILL CASWELL, ROBB STRANDLUND

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Anita Everette

I truly love this song.... <3

RXmusic4YOU

...i have no words...been listening to this track for years..upon years...sir duke can have my lunch money...the man is a blessing to this world...

Martin Akala

Timeless masterpiece

andre allen

the melody is hypnotic and his voice is smoother than exlax

Quiet Fire

He will be missed!!!

Christopher Billups

This is what I'm talking about right here! True jazz! Both with the late great George's! George Duke, and George Howard on that sax!

Quintin Drakeford

one of the masters

The Full Energy Channel

beautiful song

Roc Jackson

This song gets better and better every time I hear it 👌👌👌👌

Alexander Birkner

How can a love song ever gets better than this sweet serenade?

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