The Ways Of Love
Joey Lawrence Lyrics


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Girl, you got what I need
You know exactly what to do to me
First you will, then you won't
You say you need me, baby, then you don't
You're feeling things the way I do
Then why can't you be there for me?
In spite of all the things you say
This game you play, goes on and on and on and on...

Baby, we're in a situation
And I need some kind of indication
'Cause baby, there's something going on
But you see nothing wrong
Just blame it on the ways of love

Baby...
Girl, you talk all the time
About our love and how it feels so right
And suddenly, it's all so wrong
Baby, why you wanna lead me on?

I've tried so hard to make you see
You're not in touch with reality
In spite of all the things I say
The games you play, go on and on and on and on...

Baby, we're in a situation
And I need some kind of indication
'Cause baby, there's something going on
But you see nothing wrong
Just blame it on the ways of love

Baby, you're denying the attraction
And I need some kind of satisfaction
'Cause baby, there's something going on
But you see nothing wrong
Don't blame it on the ways of love

There's a way that it could be
There's a love that we both can find
You still lead me right along
Insistin' nothing's wrong
Just livin' for the ways of love

Baby...
You're feeling things the way I do
Then why can't you be there for me?
In spite of all the things you say
This game you play goes on and on and on and on...

I need...
Baby...
You see nothing wrong...
The ways of love...

Baby, we're in a situation
I need some kind of indication
'Cause baby, there's something goin' on
But you see nothing wrong
Just blame it on the ways of love
Baby, oh baby...
I need some kind of indication
'Cause baby, there's something goin' on




But you see nothing wrong
Just blame it on the ways of love...

Overall Meaning

In Joey Lawrence's song "Ways of Love," the singer is expressing frustration and confusion over a girl's mixed signals. She says she needs him but then backs away, talks about their love feeling so right but then suddenly wrong. He pleads with her to be there for him and to acknowledge the attraction between them instead of denying it. The chorus repeats the idea that they're in a situation, but the girl isn't giving him any indication of what's really going on. The song ends on a somewhat optimistic note with the line "There's a love that we both can find," but it's clear that the singer is struggling to make sense of the girl's behavior and figure out where he stands.


The lyrics of "Ways of Love" convey a sense of frustration and confusion that many people can relate to in relationships. Sometimes it seems like the signals we send and receive from others are conflicting or unclear, and we're not sure where we stand. The repetition of the chorus reinforces this feeling of being stuck in a situation where we're not getting the information we need to make the right decisions.


Line by Line Meaning

Girl, you got what I need
You possess the qualities that I am looking for in a partner.


You know exactly what to do to me
You have the ability to fulfill my desires and make me feel pleasure.


First you will, then you won't
You are inconsistent in your actions and decisions.


You say you need me, baby, then you don't
You express a desire for my presence and companionship, but then retract it.


You're feeling things the way I do
You are experiencing emotions that are similar to mine.


Then why can't you be there for me?
Despite feeling the same things, you are not providing the support and understanding I need.


In spite of all the things you say
Despite your words and promises,


This game you play, goes on and on and on and on...
You continue to engage in the same pattern of behavior that is hurtful and confusing.


Baby, we're in a situation
We are currently facing a problem or challenge in our relationship.


And I need some kind of indication
I require some clarity or information in order to move forward or make a decision.


'Cause baby, there's something going on
I sense that there is an issue or conflict that needs to be addressed.


But you see nothing wrong
You are either unaware of or unwilling to acknowledge the problem at hand.


Just blame it on the ways of love
You attribute the difficulties in our relationship to the unpredictable and complex nature of love.


Girl, you talk all the time
You frequently express your thoughts and opinions on our relationship.


About our love and how it feels so right
You often comment on the positive aspects of our romantic connection.


And suddenly, it's all so wrong
You have had a sudden change in perspective or feelings about our relationship.


Baby, why you wanna lead me on?
You are giving me mixed signals and leading me to believe something that is not true.


I've tried so hard to make you see
I have put in a lot of effort to help you understand my perspective and feelings.


You're not in touch with reality
You are not being realistic or honest about the situation at hand.


Baby, you're denying the attraction
You are refusing to acknowledge or address the feelings of attraction between us.


And I need some kind of satisfaction
I require some form of resolution or fulfillment in order to be content.


Don't blame it on the ways of love
You cannot excuse or justify your behavior by citing love as the reason for your actions.


There's a way that it could be
There is a possibility for our relationship to improve or resolve the current issue.


There's a love that we both can find
We are capable of experiencing a deeper connection and affection for one another.


You still lead me right along
You continue to give me false hope or expectation despite the issues in our relationship.


Insistin' nothing's wrong
You refuse to acknowledge or address the problems that exist between us.


Just livin' for the ways of love
You are content with engaging in the ups and downs of romantic relationships and do not seek to resolve the issues.


You see nothing wrong...
You are not recognizing or acknowledging the issues in our relationship.


I need...
I have a need or desire for something.


Baby...
A term of endearment used to address the subject of the song.


Baby, oh baby...
Repeating the term of endearment for emphasis or emotional effect.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: IAN PRINCE, JOEY LAWRENCE

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