Have You Ever Been In Love
John Holt Lyrics


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Have you ever, have you ever?
Have you ever been in love?
Have you ever, have you ever?
Have you ever been in love?

Before, before
Oh yeah, yeah
Before, before
Oh babe, yeah

To be in love is not a crime
So if you're not loving someone
You're wasting your time

Gotta know from my woman
Just the other day
I got to return on home
Come what may, 'cause

You're my sugar
See you're my honey
You're my sugar
In my bad day

You're my sugar
And you're my honey
You're my daddy
See you're my sugar, yeah

To be in love is not a crime, no
So if you're not loving someone
You're wasting your time

Gotta know from my woman
Just the other day
Say you got to return on home
Come what may, 'cause

I need my love and I need my squeezin’
Need my lovin’ all night long




You need my lovin’, need my squeezin’
You need my lovin’ all night long

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Have You Ever Been In Love" by John Holt & The Paragons revolves around the concept of love and the importance of expressing love towards someone. The singer starts by asking the listener if they have ever been in love, repeating the phrase multiple times. He emphasizes on the fact that being in love is not a crime, and if someone is not loving someone, they are wasting their time. The next verse continues the same message, but the singer shares an instance where he got to know from his woman that he needs to return back home come what may, indicating that love not only requires expressing but also communication and understanding.


The chorus of the song centers around how the woman is the sugar and honey in the singer's life. He acknowledges her importance in his life and how she makes his bad days better. The verse again reinforces the message that being in love is not a crime and how the singer needs love and squeezing from his woman all night long.


Overall, "Have You Ever Been In Love" is a classic love song that emphasizes the importance of expressing love freely and openly towards the ones we love. It highlights that love is not a crime and should be displayed without any hesitation.


Line by Line Meaning

Have you ever, have you ever?
Have you ever experienced the feeling of love?


Have you ever been in love?
Have you ever been in love with anyone?


Before, before
Earlier before this moment


Oh yeah, yeah
Expressing agreement and interest


Before, before
Earlier before this moment


Oh babe, yeah
Expressing love or affection


To be in love is not a crime
Being in love is natural and normal


So if you're not loving someone
If you're not in love with anyone


You're wasting your time
You're not utilizing your time in the best way


Gotta know from my woman
Recently, I asked my partner


Just the other day
A few days ago


I got to return on home
I have to go back home soon


Come what may, 'cause
No matter what happens


You're my sugar
Darling, you're my sweetie


See you're my honey
You're my sweetheart


You're my sugar
Darling, you're my sweetie


In my bad day
During my difficult or sad time


And you're my honey
You're my sweetheart


You're my daddy
You're my love, protector, or provider


See you're my sugar, yeah
You're my sweetie, yes indeed!


To be in love is not a crime, no
Being in love is natural and normal


So if you're not loving someone
If you're not in love with anyone


You're wasting your time
You're not utilizing your time in the best way


Gotta know from my woman
Recently, I asked my partner


Just the other day
A few days ago


Say you got to return on home
You have to go back home soon


Come what may, 'cause
No matter what happens


I need my love and I need my squeezin’
I crave affection and physical touch


Need my lovin’ all night long
I want to be loved continuously


You need my lovin’, need my squeezin’
You want and enjoy my affection and physical touch


You need my lovin’ all night long
You want to be loved continuously




Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DENNIS BROWN, LOWELL DUNBAR, ROBERT SHAKESPEARE

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Comments from YouTube:

rose freeburn

I Love This Song Whenever I listen it playing it Always Gives Me Goose Bumps

J johnson

RIP John Holt your songs will always here

Pedrohlh Revolutionary Sounds

John Holt + Revolutionaries... Wonderful...

Planetary Mirror

'Always look for the 12" mix.' - haha hell yeah. great advice...and killer tune here

NoodyHolder

nice revival version.

Phillip Cephas

Still fresh and bad in February 2022🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

Vernon Campbell

Tgis is Have You Ever Been in Love Riddim .

Gawian Dennis

Hi always been in love with a girl

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