For Your Precious Love
Jerry Butler & The Impressions Lyrics
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Than any love could ever be
For when I wanted you
I was so lonely and blue
For That's what love will do
And darling, I'm so surprised
Oh, when I first realized
That you were fooling me
But I just want to tell them they don't know
For as long as you're in love with me
Our love will grow wider
Deeper than any sea
And of all the things that I want
In this whole wide world, is
Just for you to say that you'll be my girl
Wanting you, I'm so lonely and blue
That's what love will do
The lyrics of Jerry Butler & The Impressions's song For Your Precious Love are about the value of true love and the pain of being without it. Jerry starts by expressing that the love he shares with his partner means more to him than any other kind of love, indicating that the connection they have goes beyond superficial romances. He then goes on to reveal that he was once very lonely and sad, but once he found genuine love, everything changed. This is a common theme in many love songs, where the presence of true love is a force that can overcome any kind of pain or difficulty.
Jerry then shares that he was once fooled by his lover, meaning that the relationship might have been strained or fragile. Despite this, he believes that their love will grow and deepen with time, proving that the doubters and critics are wrong about the strength of their affection. Finally, Jerry expresses that the most important thing in the world to him is for his partner to commit to him and stay by his side as his girlfriend. This is a very sweet and sentimental message that everyone can relate to, regardless of their current relationship status.
Overall, the song is about the profound value of true love, and the compassion, joy, and comfort that it brings into our lives. It is a timeless message that has resonated with people of all ages and cultures for many decades.
Line by Line Meaning
Your precious love means more to me
The love that you offer is incredibly valuable to me
Than any love could ever be
Your love is much more valuable than anything else I could receive
For when I wanted you
At a time when I was lonely and yearned for your companionship
I was so lonely and blue
I was incredibly sad and depressed
For That's what love will do
That is the kind of emotional impact that love can have on a person
And darling, I'm so surprised
I am shocked to discover
Oh, when I first realized
The moment when it dawned on me
That you were fooling me
That you had been deceitful towards me
And darling, they say that our love won't grow
Others doubt that our relationship can progress any further
But I just want to tell them they don't know
I am convinced that they are wrong about us
For as long as you're in love with me
As long as you maintain your affection towards me
Our love will grow wider
Our relationship will continue to deepen
Deeper than any sea
Our love is boundless and unfathomable
And of all the things that I want
Out of everything that I desire
In this whole wide world, is
Without exception
Just for you to say that you'll be my girl
The most important thing to me is for you to agree to be my romantic partner
Wanting you, I'm so lonely and blue
When I long for you, I become incredibly sad and lonely
That's what love will do
These emotions are a natural byproduct of being in love
Lyrics ยฉ Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Arthur Brooks, Jerry Butler, Richard Brooks
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@sabrinafossati5181
For your precious love means more to me
Than any love could ever be
For when I wanted you I was so lonely and so blue
For that's what love will do
Darling, I'm so surprised,
Oh, when I first realized
That you were fooling me
Darling, they say that our love won't grow
I just want to tell them that they don't know
For as long as you, long as you are loving me
Our love will grow wider, deeper than any sea
And all the things in the world, in this whole wide world
Is just that you would say that you'd be my girl
whoa, lonely
That's what love will do
For your precious love means more to me
Than any love could ever be
For when I, I wanted you I was so lonely and so blue
That's what love will do
@kymee35
Every time I play this song, I cry. It was my father's favorite song. My father passed away when I was 17. I danced to this song with my husband during our wedding as a tribute to my father..... I got married on my father's birthday as well as my parent's anniversary. This song will always be a memorable song in my heart!
@jerryarnold4457
kym welcome to the millions of us who love and never get tired of listening to this great tune. your father had good taste
@estherpacheco2822
Heart breaking song...brings back good memories! Dancing the night away. Song is awesome. Thanks Benny!
@daniellegriffin448
God bless you my love. That's a beautiful story.
@rickieconley6328
This is a song of memories to our generation
@lbell8510
Kim M. such a beautiful song, your dad sounds like a great person. It's such an emotional song.
@gaylekelly942
Makes me miss my hubby soooo much left me nine months ago.He's in heaven now.๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ
@neriahd.taylor3907
I miss my grandparents ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ so much
@Frth3
๐ข๐ข๐ข..my God we really need to start making real actual music again
@Frth3
Middle age wht privileged guy here๐๐๐i wish the bruthas would start making music like this man ,๐ข๐ขits beautiful music , wow