Jody Watley (born Jan. 30, 1959, Chicago) emerged from the R&B group Shalam… Read Full Bio ↴Jody Watley (born Jan. 30, 1959, Chicago) emerged from the R&B group Shalamar to score a string of solo hit singles, chiefly from 1987 to 1990, a period in which she reached the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 six times. Watley got her start as a dancer on the television dance show Soul Train, which led to her being tapped for a spot in Shalamar. Her first solo album, Jody Watley, yielded #2 hit Looking for a New Love, which was followed by two more top 10 singles — Don’t You Want Me (#6) and Some Kind of Lover (#10). Two other singles from the album charted — Still a Thrill (#56) and Most of All (#60). The success propelled her to a Best New Artist Grammy win for 1987. Subsequent album Larger Than Life produced another three top 10 singles: Real Love (#2), Everything (#4) and Friends (#9). Her only other U.S. top 40 appearances came in 1992 with I’m the One You Need (#19) and as one of several featured artists on Babyface’s This is for the Lover in You (#6) in 1996. She is ranked #21 on Billboard’s Greatest of All Time Top Dance Club Artists.

Lovin' You So
Jody Watley Lyrics

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You got the lovin', baby, my style
You got the groove, the kind I like
And in my heart there's love for you
It's deeper than any ocean blue

Oh baby, love's in flight
Truly above the sky, whoa

Taking the feelings baby I feel
We used to ride around and chill
Baby, in the stars is a place we fly
To find the special paradise, baby

Love's in bloom
Because you feel this too, ho

Baby, your love's a blessing
Sent from heaven down for me to have it
And when all the dark clouds come out
Just call on you because you, baby are so loved

I'm loving you so
I'm loving you so
I'm loving you so
I'm loving you so

Baby, love's like I'm flight
With your love the sky high

I'm loving you so
I'm loving you so
I'm loving you so
I'm loving you so

I'm loving you so
I'm loving you so
I'm loving you so
I'm loving you so

Baby, I'm loving, I'm loving you so

Baby, I'm loving, I'm loving you so
Baby, I'm loving, I'm loving you so

Overall Meaning

Jody Watley’s song “Lovin’ You So” is a declaration of love to her partner, acknowledging the loving qualities she finds in him. In the first verse, Watley entwines her partner’s essence and personality with the love she feels for him. From the groove of his style to the depth of his love, Watley finds his companionship satisfying and assures him of her reciprocal feelings. She compares the magnitude of their love to the vastness of the ocean and how it’s deeper than any blue.

In the second verse, Watley describes a euphoria that comes from their connection. She notes that their love is heightened, like flying above the sky, and that their love enriches her life. The pre-chorus speaks of riding around with her partner, enjoying their time together, and exploring otherworldly romantic experiences.

The chorus reiterates that she’s deeply in love with her partner and describes the love as being on cloud nine. She emphasizes that this love is a “blessing sent from heaven” and expresses gratitude for it. The song reiterates that regardless of whatever happens, her love for him is unwavering, and she’ll always stand by him because she’s in love. Overall, the song “Lovin’ You So” is a poignant and passionate ode to love, highlighting the excitement of being in love with someone who reciprocates that feeling.

Line by Line Meaning

You got the lovin', baby, my style
Your love is unique and special to me

You got the groove, the kind I like
Your style complements mine perfectly

And in my heart there's love for you
I have strong feelings of love for you

It's deeper than any ocean blue
My love for you is limitless and profound

Oh baby, love's in flight
My love for you is soaring and exhilarating

Truly above the sky, whoa
My love for you is transcendent and powerful

Taking the feelings baby I feel
Sharing my emotions with you

We used to ride around and chill
We used to spend time together casually

Baby, in the stars is a place we fly
We can experience an otherworldly love together

To find the special paradise, baby
We can find a unique and perfect love together

Love's in bloom
Our love is blooming and flourishing

Because you feel this too, ho
Our love is reciprocal and mutual

Baby, your love's a blessing
Your love is a gift from a higher power

Sent from heaven down for me to have it
I was destined to receive your love

And when all the dark clouds come out
During difficult times

Just call on you because you, baby are so loved
I can rely on your love and support when I need it most

I'm loving you so
I have an intense and passionate love for you

Baby, love's like I'm flight
My love for you is freeing and exhilarating

With your love the sky high
Your love empowers me to achieve great heights

I'm loving, I'm loving you so
I am deeply and completely in love with you

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHAKA KHAN, DWAYNE P. WIGGINS, RAHSAAN PATTERSON, TONY MAIDEN

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