The Man I Love
Jackson Willis Lyrics
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That's all I do
And if you saw my love
You'd love her to
I love her
She gives my everything
And tenderly
She brings to me
And I love her
A love like ours
Could never die
As long as I
Have you near me
Bright are the stars that shine
Dark is the sky
I know this love of mine
Will never die
And I love her
Bright are the stars that shine
Dark is the sky
I know this love of mine
Will never die
And I love her, ooh
In Jackson Willis's song "The Man I Love", the lyrics depict a deep and profound love by the singer for their partner. The singer insists that they give their partner "all my love", and if you were witness to their love, you too would love her. The affection is reciprocal, and the partner also gives the singer everything they need and brings tenderness to the relationship. A love like theirs could never end, as long as they have each other. The end of the song reiterates the devotion with a repetition of the chorus expressing that the singer's love for their partner will never die.
The song appears to be a simple love song with a universal message of an unbreakable bond. The song's success can be attributed to its clear and straightforward message, that love can be a beautiful and never-ending force. Although the song is not particularly complex, it touches the romantic heart of many and is a beautiful composition.
Line by Line Meaning
I give her all my love
My love for her is boundless and unwavering.
That's all I do
Giving her my love is my sole focus and purpose.
And if you saw my love
If others could witness the depth of my love for her.
You'd love her to
They too would fall under her spell and adore her, just as I do.
I love her
My love for her is a constant, unchanging, and steadfast thing.
She gives my everything
Her love and presence in my life are everything to me.
And tenderly
The way she expresses her love and affection for me is always gentle and sweet.
The kiss my lover brings
The way her kisses make me feel is indescribable and unparalleled by any other feeling.
She brings to me
She constantly enriches my life in meaningful and fulfilling ways.
And I love her
I love her more and more each day that I spend with her.
A love like ours
The bond we share is rare and deeply meaningful.
Could never die
Our love will endure even in the face of challenges, obstacles, and time.
As long as I
As long as I have her in my life.
Have you near me
She is my constant source of love and companionship, and I never want to be without her.
Bright are the stars that shine
The world around us is a beautiful and wondrous place.
Dark is the sky
Even in the dark times, our love shines bright like the stars above us.
I know this love of mine
My love for her is something I hold dear and cherish above all else.
Will never die
Our love is eternal and will never wither away or fade over time.
And I love her, ooh
I will continue to love her deeply and completely for all of eternity.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Tratore
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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