Just for the Love of You
Hammond & West Lyrics


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I guess you wonder where I've been
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
I came back to let you know
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

Overall Meaning

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

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Comments from YouTube:

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.

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