Labour Of Love
Incognito Lyrics


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I'm a man, I know that you've been hurt by one and more
Understand, you have never known a love like this
A love like this before
A love like this before

Promises, I know that they come knockin' at your door
But it's me who stays, true to every word and more than this
I can give you more
I can give you more

[Chorus]
You're living on the run, tell me baby, when will it all stop
I'm waiting for the chance I wanna give you, everything I got
Slow down take it easy, all you've got to do is reach out for me
We can work and make it
A labor of love

I'm a man, I know that you've been hurt by one and more
Understand, you have never known a love like this
A love like this before
A love like this before

[Chorus]

(Reach our for me)
A labor of love
(Reach our for me)
A labor of love
(Reach our for me)
A labor of love
(Reach our for me)

[Chorus]

Stop think it over, where I'm coming from
I'm not here to fool anybody, please don't get me wrong
Slow down take it easy, all you've got to do is reach out for me




We can work and make it
A labor of love

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Incognito's "Labour of Love" are a plea from the male singer to a woman who has been hurt by previous relationships. He is telling her that he understands her pain, but that she has never experienced a love like the one he is offering her. He promises to stay true to his word and give her everything he has. The chorus emphasizes the idea that the woman has been running from love and that the singer is waiting for his chance to show her what he can offer. He urges her to slow down and take a chance on him because they can make their love a labor of love.


The message behind these lyrics is powerful and universal. Many people have been hurt in past relationships and are hesitant to open themselves up to love again. The singer is offering reassurance and comfort, assuring the woman that he will not hurt her like others have in the past. He believes that their love can be meaningful and rewarding, but it will take effort and commitment on both of their parts. The labor of love is an expression of the idea that love takes work, but that the rewards are worth it.


Overall, "Labour of Love" is a hopeful and optimistic song about the power of love. It is a reminder that even when we have been hurt in the past, there is always the possibility of finding love again if we are willing to take a chance and put in the effort.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm a man, I know that you've been hurt by one and more
I understand that you may have been hurt by men in the past


Understand, you have never known a love like this
Although you have been in love before, you have never experienced a love like the one I can provide


A love like this before
This love is unique and unlike any other love you have experienced


Promises, I know that they come knockin' at your door
Others may have made empty promises to you in the past


But it's me who stays, true to every word and more than this
I am different from those others because I always keep my promises and go above and beyond for you


I can give you more
I am capable of providing more love than you have ever experienced before


You're living on the run, tell me baby, when will it all stop
You may feel constantly on the move, running from one relationship to another, but you don't have to live like that


I'm waiting for the chance I wanna give you, everything I got
I am patiently waiting for the opportunity to give you all the love and care I am capable of


Slow down take it easy, all you've got to do is reach out for me
You don't have to rush or stress about anything, all you need to do is ask for my help


We can work and make it
Together, we can overcome any difficulties and make our love last


A labor of love
Our love will take effort and hard work, but it will be worth it


Stop think it over, where I'm coming from
Take some time to consider my intentions and where I am coming from in our relationship


I'm not here to fool anybody, please don't get me wrong
I want to make it clear that I am serious about you and our relationship, and I am not playing any games




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GRAHAM DONALD HARVEY, JEAN-PAUL MAUNICK

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