I Love You More Then You'll Ev
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
Heeey

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

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

In the song "I Love You More than You'll Ever Know" by Hathaway Donny, the singer expresses his deep love for his partner. He tells her that if he ever leaves or hurts her, he would hurt himself just as much. He recognizes that he may not always act in the best way, but he loves her more than she could ever know.


Throughout the song, Donny emphasizes the sacrifices he has made for his relationship. He talks about how he gave his paycheck to his partner and never spent a penny on himself. He acknowledges that he is not a perfect man, but he strives to be someone who his partner can love, trust, and understand.


The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "I love you more than you'll ever know" to emphasize just how deep his love runs. Donny recognizes that his partner may not fully grasp the extent of his feelings, but he wants her to know that she means everything to him. The song ends with Donny reaffirming his commitment to his partner by saying that he doesn't want anybody else but her.


This song is a powerful expression of love that is sure to resonate with many listeners. Donny's lyrics are beautifully written and deeply emotional, making it easy for anyone to understand the depth of his feelings. The song is a classic soul ballad that has stood the test of time and remains a beloved favorite among many music lovers.


Line by Line Meaning

If I ever leave you baby... you can say I told you so
I understand that if I ever leave you, you have the right to say 'I told you so.'


And if I ever hurt you ... you know I hurt myself as well
I want you to know that if I ever cause you hurt or pain, it hurts me just as much.


Is that any way for a man to carry on
I'm questioning whether it's acceptable for a man to act this way.


Do you think I want my loved one gone
I'm asking if you believe that I want to lose you, the one I love.


Said I love you
I want to reassure you that I do love you.


More than you'll ever know
My love for you is beyond what words can express.


When I wasn't making much money
During a time when I was struggling financially,


You know where my paycheck went
You can attest to the fact that my paycheck was solely dedicated to you.


You know I brought it home to you baby
I made sure to give you every penny that I earned.


And I never spent a red cent
I never spent any of my money on anything else besides you.


Now listen to this
Pay attention to what I'm about to say.


I'm not trying to be
I want to clarify that my intentions are not to be just any ordinary man.


Just any kind of man
I don't want to be perceived as just any type of man.


No I ain't
I'm not that type of person.


I'm just trying to be somebody
I aim to be someone that you can love, trust, and understand.


You can love, trust and understand
I want to earn your love, trust, and understanding.


I know, I know, I know that I can be
I am aware that I have the ability to be a part of you that no one else can be.


A part of you that no one else could see
I can provide a unique perspective and relationship that no one else can offer.


But I gotta hear you say
However, I need to hear from you that you believe in me and accept me for who I am.


I got to hear you say
Your affirming words are essential to me.


It's alright
I need to know that you are okay with me being myself and that you accept me fully.


I'm only flesh and blood
I am human and thus have flaws and imperfections.


But I can be anything that you demand
Regardless of my flaws, I promise to fulfill your desires and live up to your expectations.


I can be King of everything
I will strive to achieve the highest level of success and power, if that's what you desire.


Or just a tiny grain of sand
Or if you prefer, I can be a small, insignificant thing, but still be content as long as I have your love.


Now tell me
So, please tell me...


Don't want nobody else but you.....
I want you to know that my heart belongs only to you.




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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