Your Love Keeps Working On Me
Jody Watley Lyrics
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I was left with no one to call my own
Then you came along, boy
And saved my heart from turning to stone
Baby, you and your lovely smile
Opened my heart wide as a country mile
Like a bird that had broken wings
I don't know what you do to me
When I think about you, yeah, it sets me free
I don't know what you do to me
But I'm gonna tell you, baby
Your love keeps working on me
Could I be dreaming?
I don't wanna wake up and find you gone
I never imagined, baby
That I feel like a queen on the throne
Do you know what, what you do to me?
You keep me flying high on this ecstasy
When you kiss me all over
Your passion burns straight through my heart
I don't know what you do to me
When I think about you, yeah, it sets me free
I don't know what you do to me
But I'm gonna tell you, baby
Your love keeps working on me
I don't know what you do to me
(Your love keeps working on me)
When I think about you, yeah, it sets me free
I don't know what you do to me
(Your love keeps working on me)
But I'm gonna tell you, baby
Your love keeps working on me
Don't you ever leave me, baby
'Cause I have never felt so good
I think about you every morning
I think about you late at night
I just can't seem to get you off my mind
I don't know what you do to me
When I think about you, boy, it sets me free, yeah
I don't know what you do to me
But I've got to tell you, boy
Your love keeps working on me
I don't know what you do to me
(Your love keeps working on me)
When I think about you, yeah, it sets me free
I don't know what you do to me
(Your love keeps working on me)
But I got to tell you, baby
Your love keeps working on me
Don't know what you do to me
Your love keeps working, working
Don't know what you do to me
But I got to tell you, baby
Your love keeps working on me, yeah, yeah
Your love keeps working on me
Your love keeps working, working
Your love keeps working on me
Say, I got to tell you
Your love keeps working on me
Your love keeps working on me
Your love keeps working on me
Your love keeps working on me
Your love keeps working on me
In the song "Your Love Keeps Working on Me" by Jody Watley, she expresses her gratitude towards her lover for saving her from loneliness. She was feeling lost and unloved until he came into her life, and his love has changed her life in countless ways. She compares herself to a bird with a broken wing, indicating that her lover has helped her to fly again. She is amazed by the effect his love has on her and is constantly thinking about him, even dreaming of a life without him. She fears losing the love of her life but assures him that his love will continue to work on her and change her life for the better.
The lyrics of the song tell a familiar story of how love can transform an individual's life. It highlights the importance of love in shaping one's perspective, and how it can make one feel complete. It also emphasizes how the smallest of gestures or actions can have a significant impact on a person's life. The song's upbeat tempo and funky bass line add to the joyous mood, making it a perfect song for dancing and celebrating love.
Line by Line Meaning
I was so lonely
I felt very alone
I was left with no one to call my own
I didn't have anyone to love
Then you came along, boy
Then you appeared in my life
And saved my heart from turning to stone
And prevented my heart from becoming hard and unfeeling
Baby, you and your lovely smile
Honey, you and your charming grin
Opened my heart wide as a country mile
Expanded my heart greatly
Like a bird that had broken wings
Similar to a bird that had wings that were hurt and couldn't fly
Through you I have learned how to fly
Because of you I have discovered how to fly
I don't know what you do to me
I'm not sure how you affect me
When I think about you, yeah, it sets me free
When I reflect on you, it makes me feel free
But I'm gonna tell you, baby
But I'll inform you, darling
Your love keeps working on me
Your love continues to have an impact on me
Could I be dreaming?
Is this a dream?
I don't wanna wake up and find you gone
I don't want to discover that you're no longer here when I wake up
I never imagined, baby
I never thought, darling
That I feel like a queen on the throne
That I feel important and valued
Do you know what, what you do to me?
Do you realize what you do to me?
You keep me flying high on this ecstasy
You elevate me to great heights of happiness
When you kiss me all over
When you kiss me everywhere
Your passion burns straight through my heart
Your enthusiasm affects me deeply
Don't you ever leave me, baby
Don't ever abandon me, darling
'Cause I have never felt so good
Because I've never felt this happy
I think about you every morning
I consider you every morning
I think about you late at night
I think about you late at night
I just can't seem to get you off my mind
I can't stop thinking about you
Your love keeps working, working
Your love continues to work, work hard
Say, I got to tell you
I have to tell you
Your love keeps working on me
Your love still has an impact on me
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BARNES, DIGGS, WHITE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
RestlessRick
This is one of those songs that probably wasn't a huge huge hit, but it should have been.ย The quality of this song is definitely Top 10 chart potential.ย I loved it the first time I heard it back in the day.
Shenequa Kimbro
You're so right. This is one of my favorite songs by her. I was working at Arby's at the time and I had a secret crush on my manager Nick. He never knew it and this song was hot at the time.
Olivia Rodrigues
Yeah it was that strange time when jazz was kinda phasing out of the mainstream - I agree - it should have done better than it did. I don't know how it charted - I haven't researched it.
jerbojones
Restless Rick. Couldn't agree more. Another one that shouldve been a hit as well as this song is Rebbie Jacksons "yours faithfully"
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Biprov
I had the cassingle, it was my jam, even though I was more about dance music during that time
Samiyo
Damn, Jody has always been one heck of a performer and singer.
JellyBean2144
This lady gets it. Jody's sound just kept getting better and better, year after year. This is what music is all about. Great video and thanks for sharing with us.
tyjuana akram
I Love this song
joe Joe and Trae nation
This song popped into my head out of nowhere, brings back memories of good days:)