That Loving Feeling
Hayes Isaac Lyrics


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You think I love you
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
The way you wear your hair

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

Overall Meaning

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

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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

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