In 1999 Jazz legend Joe Sample collaborated with Lalah on the album The Song Lives On, which became a staple on both Jazz and Smooth R&B radio, as well as topping the Jazz charts. However, it would not be until 2004 that Lalah Hathaway would resurface with her own project. She had her biggest hit single in years with an inspired cover of the late Luther Vandross' Forever, For Always, For Love, topping the Urban AC Chart and reaching Top 40 on Billboards mainstream R&B chart, a feat repeated by Outrun the Sky, Hathaway's first solo album in a decade, which was released late in the year.
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Lalah Hathaway Lyrics
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For your love I'd do anything
You have shown what true love can be
By giving me more
It's funny how your feelings change
The more you know the more things stay the same
And I love you in so many ways
I couldn't love you more
More and More [Repeat]
Oh, oh yeah
You just don't know
All this love I have for you yeah
More and More
Keep giving me more and more
I don't think I could love you more if I tried
No,
Darling I, I need you to know
I'll be by your side wherever you go
And never question this love I have for you
I couldn't love you more
It's funny how your feelings change
The more you know the more things stay the same
I love you so many ways
I couldn't love you more
Oh no, my darling. (More and more, keep giving me more, more and more)
Baby, you just don't know
Give me more (More and more, keep giving me more, more and more)
I don't think that I could love you more if I tried
No no no whoa give me more more more
Keep giving me more
Oh yeah yeah
You got to give me more
You just don't know
For your love
I'd go anywhere
Keep giving me more
Oh I Oh I
Keep loving me more and more and more
You don't know
Oh no no
For your love sweet darling
You don't know
Yeah Yeah Yeah
I'd go anywhere for ya
The song "More" by Lalah Hathaway is a romantic dedication to a lover, expressing the depth of affection and devotion the singer feels towards her partner. The lyrics convey that the love that she has received from her lover has shown her what true love can be and that she would do anything for this person. The more she knows about him, the more her feelings for him grows stronger, and she could not love him more. The singer vows to remain by the side of her partner and will never question the love that she has for him.
The song is an ode to unconditional love, a sentiment that is common in soul music. Hathaway delivers the lyrics with a passion that moves the listener, and her soulful voice adds depth and emotion to the lyrics. The song's melody is catchy and memorable, and the soft background vocals complement the lead vocals well.
Line by Line Meaning
You don't know what you do to me
Your actions towards me have a profound impact on me that you are unaware of
For your love I'd do anything
Your love is so valuable to me that I am willing to do anything to keep it
You have shown what true love can be
Your actions have taught me what genuine love looks like
By giving me more
You have shown your love towards me by giving me more of what I need
It's funny how your feelings change
It's interesting how emotions can evolve and fluctuate over time
The more you know the more things stay the same
As you become more informed, certain things don't change despite the new knowledge gained
And I love you in so many ways
There are numerous ways in which I am fond of you
I couldn't love you more
My affection for you has reached its maximum capacity
No
A simple negative response to previous statement
More and More [Repeat]
Refrain to emphasize desire for increased affection
You just don't know
You are unaware of how much love I have for you
All this love I have for you yeah
I have an abundance of deep affection and care for you
Keep giving me more and more
Please continue to demonstrate affection for me by giving me more love
I don't think I could love you more if I tried
My love for you is already at maximum capacity and cannot be heightened by any effort on my part
Darling I, I need you to know
My dear, it is crucial for you to understand
I'll be by your side wherever you go
I will support and be with you no matter where life takes you
And never question this love I have for you
You should never doubt the extent of my genuine affection towards you
Oh no, my darling.
An expression of endearment and affection for my special someone
Baby, you just don't know
My love for you is something you cannot fully comprehend
Give me more
I desire more affection and love from you
Oh yeah yeah
An expression of excitement
You got to give me more
You need to continue showing your love for me
For your love
In exchange for your affection
I'd go anywhere
I would travel to any location or do anything for you
Contributed by Liliana L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Latanya Obasuyi
One of the most underrated songs in history ! A Steppers Classic !
Nu Hytes with Jackie
100% AGREE
Bridgett Dukes
Latanya Obasuyi I truly agree
W Manning
such a beautiful angelical voice... her father would be so proud of her.. RIP DONNY!!!
Gregory Wilson
This entire cd is so good!!
Dealow Morgan
The best female vocalist of the last 25 years hands down.
Musein Mohammed
I put jazzmine Sullivan with her
Lorraine Cotton
Beautiful words, beautiful song, beautiful voice
Alexis Ewing
Love her😊her music is so touching just like her dad's
mattie Simmons
Absolutely love her music#This so so beautiful🎤