In Love With Another Man
Jazmine Sullivan Lyrics
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I would, please believe me
And I know that I should throw the towel in
But baby it's not, not that easy, hey
You treat me so much better than him
And if I was sane there'd be no competition
But, I'm in love with someone else
And I'm so sorry, hey
And I know it ain't right, hey
You should go and find someone else
Who could treat you right
Give you the world
Someone who understands the man you are cause
Baby you shine so bright
And I would just dim your star
A girl who'll treat you like you treat them
Boy I know there's plenty women
Who would love to have a man like you
But I'm in love with someone else
I'm so sorry baby
I know I ain't right, no, no, no, no, no, no
For what I did to you baby
I can't explain why it's him and not you
(No, no, no, no, no)
But at the end of the day baby I just don't want to
Cause he ain't no doctor
And we always seem to fight, he got the perfect body
And sometimes he don't even treat me right
Oh but when I'm with him, but when I'm with him
When I'm with him, ain't nobody else like it
I'm so sorry baby that I have to do this to you
But I can't go on pretending
Cause I love him, I love him
And I'm so sorry, do you hear me?
I'm so sorry but I love that man
I love that man
He ain't always right, but he's just right for me
I'm in love with another man
And I'm so sorry, hey
But I love someone else
The lyrics of Jazmine Sullivan's song "In Love With Another Man" tell the story of a woman who is caught between loving two men - one who treats her well but doesn't capture her heart, and another who may not be perfect but is the one she is truly in love with. The song starts with the woman admitting that she wishes she could forget the man she is in love with, but it's not that easy to do. She knows she should choose the man who treats her better, but her heart is with the other one. She apologizes to the man she is with, saying that she knows it's not right to be in love with someone else.
In the second verse, the woman urges the man she is with to find someone else who can give him what he deserves, someone who'll treat him right and appreciate him fully. She recognizes that he is a catch and there are plenty of women who would want him, but she is not the one for him. She then goes on to say that she cannot explain why she loves the other man more than him, even though he's not always perfect but when she is with him, she's happy like never before. She apologizes again, acknowledging how her actions have hurt the man she is with, but she can't go on pretending and has to be true to her heart.
Line by Line Meaning
If I could, could forget him
I wish I could forget about him
I would, please believe me
Trust me, I really want to forget him
And I know that I should throw the towel in
I know I should give up on him
But baby it's not, not that easy, hey
But it's not that simple, it's really hard
You treat me so much better than him
You are way better to me than he is
And if I was sane there'd be no competition
If I were in my right mind, there would be no contest
But, I'm in love with someone else
But I am in love with another man
And I'm so sorry, hey
And I feel really bad about it
You should go and find someone else
You should find someone better for you
Who could treat you right
Someone who can treat you the way you deserve
Give you the world
Give you everything you want
Someone who understands the man you are cause
Someone who understands who you are
Baby you shine so bright
You are amazing
And I would just dim your star
And I would only bring you down
A girl who'll treat you like you treat them
Find someone who treats you the way you treat them
Boy I know there's plenty women
There are many women who would be lucky to have you
Who would love to have a man like you
There are many women who would love to be with someone like you
But I'm in love with someone else
But I am in love with someone else
I'm so sorry baby
I feel really bad about it, baby
I know I ain't right, no, no, no, no, no, no
I know it's not right, no, no, no, no, no, no
For what I did to you baby
I am sorry for hurting you, baby
I can't explain why it's him and not you
I can't explain why I love him and not you
(No, no, no, no, no)
But at the end of the day baby I just don't want to
But at the end of the day, I just don't want to explain
Cause he ain't no doctor
He's not perfect
And we always seem to fight, he got the perfect body
We always seem to argue, but physically he's perfect
And sometimes he don't even treat me right
Sometimes he doesn't even treat me well
Oh but when I'm with him, but when I'm with him
But when I'm with him
When I'm with him, ain't nobody else like it
When I'm with him, there is no one else like him
I'm so sorry baby that I have to do this to you
I feel terrible that I have to do this to you, baby
But I can't go on pretending
But I can't keep pretending
Cause I love him, I love him
Because I love him, I love him
And I'm so sorry, do you hear me?
I am sorry, do you understand?
I'm so sorry but I love that man
I'm so sorry, but I love that man
I love that man
I love that man
He ain't always right, but he's just right for me
He is not perfect, but he is perfect for me
I'm in love with another man
I am in love with another man
And I'm so sorry, hey
And I feel really bad about it
But I love someone else
But I love someone else
Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANTHONY BELL, JAZMINE SULLIVAN
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@nay1438
If I could, could forget him
I would, please believe me
And I know that I should throw the towel in
But baby it's not, not that easy, hey
You treat me so much better than him
And if I was sane there'd be no competition
But, I'm in love with someone else
And I'm so sorry, hey
I'm in love with another man
And I know it ain't right, hey
You should go and find someone else
Who could treat you right
Give you the world
Someone who understands the man you are cause
Baby you shine so bright
And I would just dim your star
A girl who'll treat you like you treat them
Boy I know there's plenty women
Who would love to have a man like you
But I'm in love with someone else
I'm so sorry baby
I know I ain't right, no, no, no, no, no, no
For what I did to you baby
I can't explain why it's him and not you
(No, no, no, no, no)
But at the end of the day baby I just don't want to
Cause he ain't no doctor
And we always seem to fight, he got the perfect body
And sometimes he don't even treat me right
Oh but when I'm with him, but when I'm with him
When I'm with him, ain't nobody else like it
I'm so sorry baby that I have to do this to you
But I can't go on pretending
Cause I love him, I love him
And I'm so sorry, do you hear me?
I'm so sorry but I love that man
I love that man
He ain't always right, but he's just right for me
I'm in love with another man
And I'm so sorry, hey
But I love someone else
@jayn5032
"U treat me soo much better than him, and if I was sane there'd be no competition"
DAYAM that's a serious line right there
@nickeyevans5359
Crazy in love and it happens
@kimberschrader1083
This is why it was the perfect song in the Tyler Perry's Temptations: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor.
@myonshiabagley
Facts
@reneawest5120
Bruh you ain’t never lied.
@Mrs_SBIV
Yes Lord 🤦🏽♀️
@detroitnikki8823
I made this very stupid mistake 17 years ago. I had a man that loved me he treated me like a queen then I met someone with this edge to him. He was also a gentleman at times but at other times he was not. I don't know why but the chase drew me in. I ended up leaving the man that was so very good to me and started a relationship with the new guy. Well 17 years later I have dealt with abuse cheating disrespect to say the least. I feel horrible for my choice and I wish I would turn the hands of time back but I can't. Any young lady reading this please don't leave the good guy its not worth it. Learn from my foolish ways. I was a young girl and I made a terrible mistake and I have paid for it with years of hurt and pain. I don't want to see anyone go through what I have had to endure.
@francheskahamilton1953
If you are not married to him, please leave. Seek God first in all things, and He will then bless you with someone after His heart. First though, you have to pursue God's heart.
@jovonj4010
17 years is a good run
@amberjones8872
Thank you for sharing this with us