Just for the Love of You
Hammond & West Lyrics
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I searched to find the love within
I came back to ley you know
Got a thing for you
And I can't let go
My friends wonder what is wrong with me
Well I'm in a daze from your love you see
Got a thing for you
And I can't let go
Some people go around the world for love
And they may never find what they dream of
What you won't do, do for love
You tried everthing
But you don't give up
In my world only you
Make me do for love
What I would not do
My friends wonder what is wrong with me
Well I'm in a daze from your love you see
I came back to let you know
Got a thing for you
And I can't let go
And though I only want the best it's true
I can't believe the things I do for you
What you won't do, do for love
You've tried everything
But you won't give up
In my world only you
Make me do for love
What I would not do
In "Just for the Love of You," Hammond & West's hit song, the singer acknowledges their absence before they affirm their love for their partner. They sing, "I guess you wonder where I've been / I searched to find the love within / I came back to let you know / Got a thing for you / And I can't let go." The singer had to search within themselves to find the love they needed to be a better partner. They want their significant other to understand that they have deep feelings for them and that they want to be together. It is clear that the singer has a hard time articulating their feelings, especially since their friends are questioning their behavior. They sing, "My friends wonder what is wrong with me / Well, I'm in a daze from your love, you see / I came back to let you know / Got a thing for you / And I can't let go." The singer is in love and cannot stop themselves from wanting to be with their partner.
The line, "Some people go around the world for love / And they may never find what they dream of / What you won't do, do for love / You tried everything / But you don't give up," describes how some people go to great lengths to find love, yet still never find what they are longing for. However, the singer has found love, and would do anything for it. This love fills a void within them, and they will not let it go. They sing, "In my world only you / Make me do for love / What I would not do." The singer may not have recognized their feelings initially, but their love for their partner has become a part of them, and they will continue to pursue it.
Line by Line Meaning
I guess you wonder where I've been
You may be curious about my absence
I searched to find the love within
I looked inside myself for love
I came back to let you know
I returned to inform you
Got a thing for you
I have feelings for you
And I can't let go
My emotions won't allow me to move on
My friends wonder what is wrong with me
My friends are confused about my state of mind
Well I'm in a daze from your love you see
I am overwhelmed by your love
Some people go around the world for love
Some people travel far and wide in search of love
And they may never find what they dream of
Despite their efforts, they may not achieve their desired love
What you won't do, do for love
You are willing to do anything for love
You tried everything
You have attempted various approaches
But you don't give up
You refuse to quit
In my world only you
In my world, you are the only one who can
Make me do for love
Influence me to go to great lengths in the name of love
What I would not do
Things that I would typically avoid doing
And though I only want the best it's true
Although I only desire the best for myself, it's real
I can't believe the things I do for you
It's incredible how far I am willing to go for your love
Lyrics Β© THE MUSIC FORCE LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Alfons Kettner, Bobby Caldwell
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Ingrid Alcazar
This is wonderful, I absolutely think this LP should be a classic. Rock and roll ballads, europop, orchestral melodies, well known songs, everything on hype in the 80's is condensed here. Albert West was a stunning singer, sweet and soft, with stupendous pronunciation and great rhythm. Albert Hammond is a legend, his way to sing, arrange and compose are out of this world. I'm not a fan of '80s style ballads but I confess I enjoyed this deeply, this collab was amazing and so sincere. This LP has the best version of "To all the girls I've loved before" ever recorded and "Give a little love" is a cute hymn to life. Everything is enjoyable here.
Thanks for posting this, world needs more from Albert Hammond.
Berry van de mast
Ingrid Alcazar, dank U wel voor deze hele mooie reactie geweldig !! m.v.g. Berry van de Mast
Yudha Pratidina
Thank you so much for sharing Hammond & West album. Finally I found 'You're my Lady', after my cassette was gone long time back..
Berry van de mast
Dank voor de mooie reactie!! m.v.g. Berry van de Mast
benberkely
36:18 Sha la la and 43:35 Ginny come lately.....my favorites
Enrie co
Beautiful song Loving You Loving Me, I have missing more than 30 years ago
Berry van de mast
Enrie co, dank U wel voor deze hele mooie reactie!! m.v.g. Berry van de Mast
audiosong4
Thank U Very Much.