All My Life
K‐Ci & JoJo Lyrics

Baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby
Repetitive expression of endearment towards the loved one

Ooh
Exclamation indicating strong feelings of delight

I will never find another lover sweeter than you
Assurance to the loved one that they are the sweetest lover ever and no one else can match that

And I will never find another lover more precious than you
Assurance to the loved one that they are the most valuable lover ever and no one else can surpass that

Girl you are close to me you're like my mother
Comparison of the loved one to a mother figure. Emphasizes that the loved one is very close and caring

Close to me you're like my father
Comparison of the loved one to a father figure. Emphasizes that the loved one is very protective and guiding

Close to me you're like my sister
Comparison of the loved one to a sister figure. Emphasizes that the loved one is very supportive and comforting

Close to me you're like my brother (brother)
Comparison of the loved one to a brother figure. Emphasizes that the loved one is very loyal and trustworthy

You are the only one my everything and for you this song I sing
Acknowledgment of the loved one as the only one who means everything to the singer, and they sing this song for them

And all my life I've prayed for someone like you
Statement that the singer has been praying throughout their life to find someone like their loved one

And I thank God that I, that I finally found you
Expression of gratitude to God for finally bringing the loved one into the singer's life

And I hope that you feel the same way too
Desire of the singer for the loved one to reciprocate their feelings

Yes, I pray that you do love me too
Further emphasis of the singer's desire for the loved one to love them back

Said, I promise to never fall in love with a stranger
Assurance to the loved one that the singer will never have feelings for anyone else

I praise the Lord above for sending me your love, I cherish every hug
Thankfulness to God for bringing the loved one's love into the singer's life, and appreciation for every moment they spend together

You're all that I ever known, when you smile, on my face, all I see is a glow
Acknowledgment that the loved one is all the singer has ever known, and their smile brightens up the singer's face

You turned my life around, you picked me up when I was down
Recognition that the loved one has had a positive impact on the singer's life, making them feel better when they were feeling low

And I hope that you feel the same way too, yes I pray that you do love me too
Reiteration of the singer's hope for the loved one to love them back

All my life, I've prayed for someone like you
Repetition of the idea that the singer has been searching for someone like their loved one throughout their life

And I thank God that I, that I finally found you
Reiteration of the singer's gratitude to God for bringing the loved one into their life

Yes, I pray that you do love me too
Final affirmation of the singer's desire for the loved one to love them back