I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know
Hathaway Donny Lyrics


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If I ever leave you, baby
You can say I told you so
And if I ever hurt you
You know, I hurt myself as well

Is that any way for a man to carry on
Do you think I want my loved one gone
Said I love you
More than you'll ever know
More than you'll ever know

When I wasn't making much money
You know where my paycheck went
You know, I brought it home to you, baby
And I never spent a red cent

Is that any way for a man to carry on
Do you think I want my loved one gone
Said I love you
More than you'll ever know, yeah
More than you'll ever know

Now listen to this
I'm not trying to be just any kind of man
No, I ain't
I'm just trying to be somebody
You can love, trust and understand
I know, I know, I know that I can be
A part of you that no one else could see, yeah
But I gotta hear you say
I got to hear you say
It's alright

I'm only flesh and blood
But I can be anything that you demand
I can be King of everything
Or just a tiny grain of sand
Now tell me

Is that anyway for a man to carry on
Do you think that I want my loved one gone
I love you
More than you'll ever know
I said I love you




I love you, I love you, hey
Don't want nobody else but you

Overall Meaning

The song "I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know" by Donny Hathaway is a deeply emotional ballad about love and commitment. The song highlights the struggles and sacrifices that the singer is willing to make to keep his loved one with him. The lyrics begin with a hypothetical scenario of the singer leaving his loved one, with the assurance that he would hurt himself just as much as he has hurt her. The singer then proceeds to tell his loved one about the extent of his love for her, confessing that he loves her more than she will ever know.


The middle stanza of the song highlights the sacrifices that the singer has made for his loved one. He speaks about how he brought home his small paycheck to her, without spending any of it, to take care of her. He then asks if this is a way for a man to carry on, hinting at his own doubts about his ability to maintain the love and hold on to his loved one.


The final stanza of the song is an affirming declaration of his love and willingness to be anything that his loved one needs him to be. The singer begs for reassurance from his loved one, acknowledging that he is flawed but willing to do whatever it takes to make things right. The song ends with a tender declaration of his love for her, stating that he doesn't want anyone else but her.


Overall, "I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know" is a deeply emotional song that highlights the sacrifices and struggles of love. It seeks to reassure the listener of the singer's love and commitment, while also acknowledging the difficulties that come with maintaining a relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

If I ever leave you, baby
If one day I decide to depart from your life, my love, you have the right to say 'I told you so' since now you know that it is a possibility.


You can say I told you so
If I leave you, I acknowledge that you warned me of this outcome.


And if I ever hurt you
If I cause you pain in any way, shape, or form.


You know, I hurt myself as well
Such an act of hurting you would also hurt me internally since I love you more than anything else.


Is that any way for a man to carry on
This is not how a man who truly loves and cherishes his significant other should act or behave.


Do you think I want my loved one gone
I cannot bear the thought of you no longer being a part of my life.


Said I love you
I am conveying my deepest emotions and feelings to you through these words.


More than you'll ever know
My love for you transcends all known limits and boundaries; it is limitless and boundless.


When I wasn't making much money
Back when I was on a tight budget desperately trying to make ends meet.


You know where my paycheck went
You were aware of the fact that all my earnings went towards providing for you and our household.


You know, I brought it home to you, baby
I never spent a single penny on anything besides you, my love. All my money was spent on maintaining a happy life for us.


And I never spent a red cent
I never indulged in any expenses for myself because your happiness was and still is my top priority.


Now listen to this
What I am about to say is of utmost importance, so please give it your full attention.


I'm not trying to be just any kind of man
I am not an ordinary man; I want to be the best version of myself for you.


No, I ain't
No, I am not settling for mediocrity in any aspect of our lives, be it love or otherwise.


I'm just trying to be somebody
I am constantly striving to be somebody who is deserving of your love, trust, and loyalty.


You can love, trust and understand
These are the three key elements that I seek to possess in your eyes.


I know, I know, I know that I can be
There are certain qualities and traits in me that only you can bring out, and I am ready to embrace them.


A part of you that no one else could see, yeah
I am eager to show you the hidden facets of my personality that no one else can perceive or comprehend.


But I gotta hear you say
I need to hear the words of affirmation and assurance from you because they hold immense significance for me.


I got to hear you say
It is a must for me to hear those three magical words from you to feel secure and valued.


It's alright
All those problems and worries that we go through together are worth facing if we have each other's backs.


I'm only flesh and blood
I am nothing but a human being with my fair share of shortcomings and imperfections.


But I can be anything that you demand
However, I am willing to go to any lengths to match up to your expectations and fulfill your demands.


I can be King of everything
I can scale unprecedented heights and conquer every challenge if it means making you happy.


Or just a tiny grain of sand
I can also diminish myself to a minuscule position if that's what you need.


Now tell me
You have my undivided attention, so please say whatever is on your mind.


I love you
I don't just like you or find you attractive; I am head over heels in love with you.


More than you'll ever know
Even if I were to have all the words in the world, I could never do justice to the magnitude of my love for you.


I said I love you
Just in case my previous assertions were not clear or powerful enough, I want to reiterate them once again.


I love you, I love you, hey
I never want you, my love, to forget how much you mean to me and how much I cherish you.


Don't want nobody else but you
I don't have eyes for anybody other than you because you are my one and only true love.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: AL KOOPER

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@misspreciously2477

If I ever leave you, baby
You can say I told you so
And if I ever hurt you
You know, I hurt myself as well
Is that any way for a man to carry on
Do you think I want my loved one gone
Said I love you
More than you'll ever know
More than you'll ever know
When I wasn't making much money
You know where my paycheck went
You know, I brought it home to you, baby
And I never spent a red cent
Is that any way for a man to carry on
Do you think I want my loved one gone
Said I love you
More than you'll ever know, yeah
More than you'll ever know
Now listen to this
I'm not trying to be just any kind of man
No, I ain't
I'm just trying to be somebody
You can love, trust and understand
I know, I know, I know that I can be
A part of you that no one else could see, yeah
But I gotta hear you say
I got to hear you say
It's alright
I'm only flesh and blood
But I can be anything that you demand
I can be King of everything
Or just a tiny grain of sand
Now tell me
Is that anyway for a man to carry on
Do you think that I want my loved one gone
I love you
More than you'll ever know
I said I love you
I love you, I love you, hey
Don't want nobody else but you
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All comments from YouTube:

@Greyareas27

When most singers sing a song, you hear it. When Donny Hathaway sings a song, you feel it.

@dempsenegiles6548

YES!

@lakeisharobinson2132

I agree! ❤

@zaidholliday6033

That's the G*D honest truth 👍👍👍

@AilisMarquez

So we’ll said

@unaufadox-productions

100% man

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@gwynnielsen5081

This classic has the tone of a confession. There is something so incredibly honest about it. Every woman on the planet wants a man to sing her this one.

@INDIGO.GODDESS_573

Yep, And they're gonna turn right around and still keep CHEATING.. 😂😂😂

KEEP YA SONG, SIR... NO THANKS..

NOW.. HURRY UP... GET ON OUT THERE IN THEM.. SKREETS & GET'TA CHEATING IN PEACE..

I WANTS NO PAWTS IF IT..

@OldSchoolGigi

Yes ma’am

@cryptonian7706

Your experience with men is because of your taste in them

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