That Loving Feeling
Hayes Isaac Lyrics
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For just one thing
To you my love this may be
The way that it seems
But I love the way, that you carry yourself
I really love you, I love you, love you, love you, love you
I love you, baby, love you
Ain't that loving you, ain't that loving you
For more reasons than one
You're the one, only one
You're the one, listen girl
Somehow, my love
You've been misled
By the things that others
Other guys have said, don't you believe 'em
Well, I love you, yes, I do, for what you are
Yeah, I even love you, I love you, love you, I love you
Love you, I love you, baby, love you
For what you may become
Ain't that loving you everyday, every way
Ain't that loving you, oh, yeah, for more reasons than one
You're the one, you're the one, only one, only one
You're the one, I betcha never thought about it
Did it ever occur to you, why I do all that I can do?
To keep that smile upon your face that's why I love you
In so many ways, that's why I love you
In so many ways, ooh, la, baby
Somehow, my love
You've been misled
By the things that others
Other guys have said, slammed the door in your face
But I love you, everyday for what you are
Girl I even love you, I love you, love you, ooh
For what you may become
Ain't that loving you, whole lot of love, everyday
Ain't that loving you, in every way, oh, yeah
For more reasons than one, you're the one
You're the one, only one, you're the one, listen girl
I love the way you wear your hair
I love the way that you carry yourself
I love the way that you squeeze me tight, yeah
I just love the way you make everything all right
I love the way you kiss my lips, girl
Baby, baby, love it when you're swinging your hips
Ain't that loving you for more reasons than one
Girl, I love the way you hold my hand
And there's no doubt I'm the only man, yeah
That could satisfy you, that could satisfy
I love to satisfy you, I love you, baby
Oh, baby, oh, baby, I love you baby
For more reasons than one
You're the one, you're the one
The lyrics of Isaac Hayes' "That Loving Feeling" describe a man who is trying to convey his love for a woman that he feels has been misled by what other men have said about him. He acknowledges that it may seem like he only loves her for one specific thing, but he goes on to list all the reasons why he loves her. He loves the way she carries herself, the way she wears her hair, the way she makes everything alright, and even the way she squeezes him tight. He is trying to reassure her that his love for her is wholehearted and genuine, and that he loves her for who she is and who she may become.
The repetition of the phrase "I love you" throughout the song emphasizes the depth of the singer's love for this woman, and Isaac Hayes' rich, soulful voice adds an extra layer of emotion to the lyrics. The song's classic R&B sound, complete with a horn section, tambourine, and background singers, gives it a timeless quality that continues to resonate with audiences today.
Line by Line Meaning
You think I love you
You believe that I only love you for one specific reason
For just one thing
For only one particular quality or attribute you possess
To you my love this may be
This might be how you perceive my intentions, my dear
The way that it seems
The appearance of my feelings towards you
But I love the way, that you carry yourself
However, I love the manner in which you present yourself
I really love you, I love you, love you, love you, love you
I genuinely adore you, my affection for you is immense and ongoing
I love you, baby, love you
My love for you, my dear, is unequivocal, without reservation
The way you wear your hair
The styling of your hair is one of the many aspects I find appealing about you
Ain't that loving you, ain't that loving you
Isn't that an act of loving you, isn't that a demonstration of my love for you
For more reasons than one
There are many reasons why I love you, not just one
You're the one, only one
You are the one for me, exclusively
You're the one, listen girl
You are the one I am addressing, listen to what I am saying
Somehow, my love
In some way, my dear
You've been misled
You have been deceived or misguided
By the things that others
Due to the words or actions of other people
Other guys have said, don't you believe 'em
Do not trust whatever other men have told you about me or our relationship
Well, I love you, yes, I do, for what you are
But, I truly love you, indeed, just for being yourself
Yeah, I even love you, I love you, love you, I love you
I love you unconditionally, I express my love for you repeatedly
Love you, I love you, baby, love you
I am strongly attached to you, my dear, I love you deeply
For what you may become
I also love you for your potential, for what you might achieve or become
Ain't that loving you everyday, every way
Isn't that me demonstrating my affection for you every day, in every manner
For more reasons than one, you're the one
I love you for multiple reasons, and you are the only person for me
You're the one, only one, you're the one, I betcha never thought about it
You are the one for me, exclusively, perhaps you never considered this before
Did it ever occur to you, why I do all that I can do?
Have you ever wondered why I go above and beyond for you?
To keep that smile upon your face that's why I love you
It's because I want to see you happy, that's why I love you
In so many ways, that's why I love you
There are numerous reasons why I love you
In so many ways, ooh, la, baby
There are countless ways that I am attracted to you, oh, my dear
Slammed the door in your face
Someone rejected or disrespected you
But I love you, everyday for what you are
However, I continue loving you, every day, just for being yourself
Girl, I even love you, I love you, love you, ooh
My love for you is unwavering, yes, I really love you a lot, oh
Ain't that loving you, whole lot of love, everyday
Isn’t this an action of love, showing you a lot of love each day
Ain't that loving you, in every way, oh, yeah
Isn’t this an action of love done for you in every way
I love the way you wear your hair
I find your hairstyle to be attractive, which is one of the reasons I love you
I love the way that you carry yourself
I love the manner in which you conduct yourself, it's one of the things I cherish about you
I love the way that you squeeze me tight, yeah
It's delightful to me, the way you hold me tightly, I derive pleasure from it
I just love the way you make everything all right
You have a way of making things better just by being with me, and I love that about you
I love the way you kiss my lips, girl
Your kisses are one of the things I adore about you, my dear
Baby, baby, love it when you're swinging your hips
I find it charming when you sway your hips, it appeals to me
Girl, I love the way you hold my hand
The way you hold my hand fills me with affection, I am drawn to it
And there's no doubt I'm the only man, yeah
It's evident that I am the only man for you, without question
That could satisfy you, that could satisfy
I have the capability of fulfilling your needs and desires, of ensuring your satisfaction
I love to satisfy you, I love you, baby
My dearest, I take pleasure in meeting your expectations, I love you for that
Oh, baby, oh, baby, I love you baby
I adore you, my dear, I am passionately drawn to you
For more reasons than one
There are various reasons why I love you
You're the one, you're the one
You are the only one for me, you are my true love
Only one, you're the one, listen girl
I am talking to you, my dear, you are the only one I am addressing, listen carefully
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DENNIS EMANUEL BROWN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Devyn Phillips
I have always been a huge fan of issac hayes, his movies & music will always bring many memories to me. It's so sad alot of these old school legends are no longer here but their spirit & legacy & trademark will forever be alive. Rest on mr hayes 🙏🏻🎶🌌
Raymond Mtumbi
The arrangement is killer!
mario rolando perez aparicio
Never More something Like This, never more
Francoise Gille
EXCELLENT 😅
Francoise Gille
En attendant mon dvd..
Znati
What a voice, What a rhythm! Thank you @Isaac
Alex Guerini
One of the greatest voices in the world of music
Myriam Naranjo
Isaac Hayes, forever great. ❤️
Emmett L Brown
Isaac Hayes is one of the best, true legend.
Jacob
Man a chef and a singer , a man of many talents