You & I
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I don't love you like I used to
I don't love you just the same
No, I couldn't pretend
Be a liar if I said we haven't changed
No, it's not the honeymoon
We've gone on our different phases
But if I had the chance
I wouldn't turn back none of the pages

'Cause after all the years with you
I don't love you like I used to

I love you so much more with every day, ayy
Oh, I'm in too deep to run away, ayy
'Cause you and I been through so much together
And we get closer, the closer we get to forever
'Cause ever since we said, "I do"
I don't love you like I used to

I know you better than I used to
Every corner, every curve, yeah
I fell in love with your mind
Put in the time to make it work

Yeah, after all the years with you
I don't love you like I used to

I love you so much more with every day, ayy
Oh, I'm in too deep to run away, ayy
'Cause you and I been through so much together
And we get closer, the closer we get to forever
'Cause ever since we said, "I do"
I don't love you like I used to

I don't love you like I used to
I don't love you just the same
No, I couldn't pretend
Be a liar if I said we haven't changed

I love you so much more with every day, ayy
Better than before and that'll never change, ayy
'Cause you and I been through so much together
And we get closer, the closer we get to forever
'Cause ever since we said, "I do"
'Cause after all the years with you
Oh, every day brings something new
I don't love you like I used to





I don't love you like I used to

Overall Meaning

John Legend's song "You & I" tells the story of a couple who has been together for a long time, and their love has changed and grown through the years. The lyrics reflect the reality of how love evolves over time, and while it may not be the same as it was in the beginning, it can be even stronger and deeper. The song starts off with the admission that the singer doesn't love their partner as they used to, but then quickly follows up with the fact that they love them so much more with every passing day. The singer acknowledges that they have been through different phases and changes, but still wouldn't want to go back and change anything. The idea of growing together, rather than apart, is emphasized throughout the song, and the idea that the longer you are together, the closer you become, is prominent.


The lyrics also reveal the importance of knowing your partner deeply and intimately, as the line "I know you better than I used to, every corner, every curve" suggests. The song reflects the idea that true love is not just based on initial feelings or attraction, but on putting in the time and effort to make the relationship work. The repetition of the line "I don't love you like I used to" throughout the song may seem negative at first, but it is actually a way for the singer to express the depth and complexity of their love in a different way. It is a love that has evolved, grown, and become more meaningful over time.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't love you like I used to
The intensity of my feelings for you has changed over time.


I don't love you just the same
My love for you has evolved and grown beyond its original form.


No, I couldn't pretend
I am unable to deceive myself or you about the changes that have taken place.


Be a liar if I said we haven't changed
It would be dishonest of me to deny that our relationship has undergone alterations.


No, it's not the honeymoon
Our relationship has moved beyond its initial stage of euphoria and excitement.


We've gone on our different phases
We have experienced ups and downs and been through various stages in our relationship.


But if I had the chance
Given the opportunity, I would not change anything about our journey together.


I wouldn't turn back none of the pages
I would not erase any part of our shared history, because it has led us to where we are now.


'Cause after all the years with you
Having spent so much time with you, I have a deeper understanding of our bond.


I love you so much more with every day, ayy
My love for you continues to grow each day, and is stronger than ever before.


Oh, I'm in too deep to run away, ayy
I am committed to our relationship and cannot imagine leaving.


'Cause you and I've been through so much together
Our shared experiences and challenges have strengthened our connection.


And we get closer, the closer we get to forever
As our relationship progresses, we become closer to achieving a lifelong commitment.


'Cause ever since we said, "I do"
Since the moment we made our marriage vow, our relationship has grown and matured.


I know you better than I used to
Through spending time with you, I have developed a deeper understanding of your thoughts and emotions.


Every corner, every curve, yeah
I am familiar with every aspect of your being, both physical and emotional.


I fell in love with your mind
My love for you is rooted in my admiration for your intellect and personality.


Put in the time to make it work
Our relationship requires effort and dedication to maintain, and we have both invested in it.


Better than before and that'll never change, ayy
My love for you is constantly evolving and improving, and will always continue to do so.


'Cause after all the years with you
Through spending so many years with you, I have developed a deeper understanding of our connection.


Oh, every day brings something new
Our relationship is constantly evolving and changing, and each day brings something different.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: John Stephens, Michael Pollack, Davin Kingston, Gian Stone

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@fidansmajli42

Oh, the fire, the fire
Oh, the fire, the fire
There's something in your heart
And it's in your eyes
It's the fire
Inside you
Let it burn
You don't say good luck
You say don't give up
It's the fire
Inside you
Let it burn
Yeah, and if I'm ever at the crossroads
And start feeling mixed signals like Morse code
My soul starts to grow colder than the North Pole
I try to focus on the whole of where the torch goes
In the tradition of these legendary sports pros
As far as I can see, I've made it to the threshold
Lord knows I've waited for this a life time
And I'm an icon when I let my light shine
Shine bright as an example of a champion
Taking the advantage, never copping out or canceling
Burn like a chariot, learn how to carry it
Maverick, always above and beyond average
Fuel to the flame that I train with and travel with
Something in my eyes says I'm so close to having the prize
I realize I'm supposed to reach for the skies
Never let somebody try to tell you otherwise
There's something in your heart
And it's in your eyes

It's the fire
Inside you
Let it burn
You don't say good luck
You say don't give up
It's the fire
Inside you
Let it burn
One love, one game, one desire
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By the challenge that I find myself standing eye to eye with
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You can't escape the history that you was meant to make
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You came to celebrate, I came to cerebrate
I hate losing; I refuse to make the same mistake
Oh, the fire, the fire
Oh, there's something in your heart
(The fire)
There's something in your heart
(The fire)
There's something in your heart
And it's in your eyes
It's the fire
Inside you
Let it burn
You don't say good luck
You say don't give up
It's the fire
Inside you
Let it burn
Oh, the fire
Inside you
The fire
Inside you
The fire
Inside you



All comments from YouTube:

@kaynxkakashi1976

''you don't say good luck, you say don't give up'' my fav quote

@gameworldvision

same bro

@leonardobraynen1524

Mine is,
AM AN ICON WHEN I LET MY LIGHT SHINE!

@xDarklord986x

When you think u have no more reps in the tank and this part comes up…

@AxLDX

🔥❤️‍🔥🥶 same bro 💪🏽"And if I'm ever at the crossroads, and start feeling mixed signals like Morse code" goes kinda hard ngl

@doomsday8067

Hearing this music in fight night champion was a vibe. Nostalgia all around 🔥💪

@superninja252

its on MLB The Show actually now

@Mr601ms

Got me back playing Fight Night Champions

@gary9399

It's not over when you lose, it's over when you quit.

@leonardobraynen1524

POWERFUL STUFF GARY!
KEEP AT IT BRUH!

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