Who Do You Love
Jack Horner & The Plums Lyrics
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Well I'll be damned
I know I'm not to be with you
But I have to
Life is good, life is good
And Jesus loves you, as well he should
I can't take no more
They're the types that make me sick
They're the types that make me ill
And you are not
Life is good and Jesus loves you
And so I do, oh
Jesus loves you, but not as much as I do
No, not as much as I do
No, not as much as I do
Hey, life is good and Jesus loves you
And so I do
Oh, Jesus loves you, but not as much as I do
No, not as much as I do
No, not as much as I do
The lyrics of "Who Do You Love" by Jack Horner & The Plums are complex and multi-layered, dealing with themes of love, redemption, and damnation. The first few lines indicate that the singer knows that he is making a mistake by being with this person, but he cannot help himself. He acknowledges that he may be "damned to hell" for it, but he will be damned. This suggests that he is conflicted about whether this love is worth the perceived consequences.
The chorus of the song is more positive, emphasizing that life is good and that both Jesus and the singer love this person. However, the line "and Jesus loves you, as well he should" is significant because it indicates that the singer recognizes that his love may be condemned by some religious groups. The second verse introduces the idea that the singer's detractors are "the types that make me sick" and "the types that make me ill," suggesting that they are morally inferior to him. The final lines of the chorus repeat the idea that Jesus loves this person, but the singer's love is greater.
Overall, the song is a complex exploration of conflicting emotions, religious beliefs, and subjective perceptions of morality. The singer feels conflicted about his love but ultimately decides to follow his heart, even if it means being criticized by others. The chorus emphasizes that life is good and that love is a positive force that should be celebrated, even if some people see it as sinful.
Line by Line Meaning
They say I'm damned to hell
People say that I am destined for eternal damnation
Well, I'll be damned
I accept that people believe I am going to hell.
I know I'm not to be with you
I am aware that I am not supposed to be with you.
But I have to
However, I cannot resist my desire for you, even if it goes against societal norms or religious teachings.
Life is good, life is good
Life is enjoyable and fulfilling.
And Jesus loves you, as well he should
Jesus loves you, and this is appropriate or expected.
They say I'm all through
People claim that my situation is hopeless or that I am finished.
I can't take no more
I cannot tolerate any more negative feedback or resistance from others.
They're the types that make me sick
These people are the kind that repulse or disgust me.
They're the types that make me ill
These people are the kind that make me feel unwell or uneasy.
And you are not
However, you are not like those people.
Life is good and Jesus loves you
Life is still enjoyable, and Jesus continues to love you.
And so I do, oh
And I also love you, oh so much.
Jesus loves you, but not as much as I do
Even though Jesus loves you, my love for you surpasses his.
No, not as much as I do
There is no one else who can love you as much as I do.
Hey, life is good and Jesus loves you
Again, life is still enjoyable, and Jesus continues to love you.
And so I do
And I also love you, just as much as before.
Oh, Jesus loves you, but not as much as I do
My love for you will always be greater than Jesus' love for you.
No, not as much as I do
I will always love you more than anyone else ever could.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: COLLEEN FITZPATRICK
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William Henshaw
Nice version, but nothing compares to Bo!