Because I Love You
Lenny Williams Lyrics


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Ooh
Ah

Girl, you know I love you
No matter what you do
And I hope you understand me
Every word I say is true
'Cause I love you (because I love you)

Baby, I'm thinkin' of you
Tryin' to be more of a man for you
And I don't have much riches
But we gonna see it through
'Cause I love you (because I love you)

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

Some men need lots of women
For their passions to feel
But I want only you, girl
If it's in, if it's in, if it's in God's will
'Cause I, 'cause I love you

Oh-oh, I, I love you, baby
With all my heart and soul
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

I love you
I need you
I want you
I need you

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh your love makes me grow stronger
It keeps me goin' on, oh, baby
I'm glad I found you
I just love to be around you, oh, baby
You've been so good to me
Oh, baby
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

Hmm, hmm
Hmm
You know
One time things got so bad until
I had to go to one of my friends and talk to him
And I told him, I said, "You know
I'm having problems with the woman that I love
It seems that I call her on the phone and I just can't get her to answer
And then I went to her house and I saw a car parked in the driveway
I knocked on the door, but still my knocks went unanswered
And then I went home and I-I watched television until television went off
And then I played my records until I just didn't want to hear them anymore
And finally I went to bed, but I found myself waking up a few hours later
And the tears were running down my face"
And my friend told me, he said, "Lenny
You just oughta forget about her"
But I told my friend, I said, "You know
Maybe you've never been in love like I've been in love
And maybe you've never felt the things that I've felt"
But this is what I told my friend
I said, "You know, sometimes you get lonely
You get lonely, you get lonely"
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
And I cry, I cry
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
And the tears would fill up in the wells
In the wells of my eyes, baby
And then it got so bad, it got so bad
'Till one time I thought I'd roll myself up in a big ol' ball and die
And then I met you, darlin'
And you smiled at me
Oh, oh, it was such a pretty smile, yes, it was
And you reached out your hand
You helped me (you helped me)
you helped me (you helped me, oh-oh, oh)
I'm glad, baby, I'm glad, baby
Oh, oh, oh, baby, ayy, ayy, ayy
I won't ever leave you, baby
I won't ever grieve you, baby
I'm gonna love you, oh, oh, oh, baby
I'm glad, I'm glad, baby
Oh, oh, yeah, baby, oh, oh, oh
I love you, I love you
I love you, I love you, oh
I love you, I love you
I love you, I love you




I love you, I love you
I love you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Lenny Williams's song "Because I Love You" are a testament to the depth of emotion that a person can feel for their significant other. The song is about a man who professes his deep and abiding love for his lover, no matter what. He promises to be a better person for her and that he will always be there for her, through thick and thin. The man says that he doesn't need anyone else but her, and he is content with just her.


The man talks about his struggles and how he sought his friend's help, but his friend just advises him to forget about his woman. However, the man knows that his love is strong, and it's not just a fleeting emotion that can be easily forgotten. He admits that sometimes he feels lonely and cries, but he found solace in his lover's love. Her smile and touch helped him through his darkest moments, and she is the reason he can now feel the peace he never felt before. The song ends with him saying he loves her more than anything and that he will never leave or hurt her.


Overall, "Because I Love You" is a powerful love song that touches the heartstrings of anyone who has ever been in love. It's a touching reminder that love is not always easy, but it's always worth it.


Line by Line Meaning

Girl, you know I love you
I want you to understand that I truly love and care for you


No matter what you do
I will continue to love you unconditionally, even if you do something I may not agree with


And I hope you understand me
I wish for you to comprehend the depth of my emotions and feelings towards you


Every word I say is true
I am speaking from my heart and everything I say to you is sincere


'Cause I love you (because I love you)
The reason I do everything I do is simply because I love you and that is all


Baby, I'm thinkin' of you
You're always on my mind and in my thoughts


Tryin' to be more of a man for you
I want to be the best version of myself in order to make you happy


And I don't have much riches
I may not have a lot of financial wealth, but I promise to always give you my love and support


But we gonna see it through
Together we can overcome any obstacle or challenge that may come our way


'Cause I love you (because I love you)
Once again, it is simply because I love you that I will do anything for us to be together


Some men need lots of women
Other men may need multiple partners to feel fulfilled, but I only desire you


For their passions to feel
They require more than one person to satisfy their physical and emotional cravings


But I want only you, girl
My heart, mind, and soul only belong to you and I don't need anyone else to make me happy


If it's in, if it's in, if it's in God's will
If it is destined and meant to be by a higher power, then we will be together


'Cause I, 'cause I love you
My unwavering love for you is the reason for everything I do or say


Your love makes me grow stronger
Your love strengthens me and gives me the drive to keep going every day


It keeps me goin' on, oh, baby
Your love is what motivates me and helps me persevere through any challenges or struggles


I'm glad I found you
I feel fortunate to have found you in my life and I cherish every moment I spend with you


I just love to be around you, oh, baby
Simply being in your presence and around you brings me joy and happiness


You've been so good to me
You have treated me with kindness, respect, and love, and for that, I am grateful


Oh, baby
An affectionate term used to express my adoration towards you


One time things got so bad until
There was a time in my life where everything got so difficult and unbearable


I had to go to one of my friends and talk to him
I needed someone to confide in and receive advice from


And I told him, I said, 'You know I'm having problems with the woman that I love
I explained to my friend that I was having issues with the person whom I hold feelings of love towards


It seems that I call her on the phone and I just can't get her to answer
There were moments where I tried calling you on the phone but you didn't answer, which caused me anxiety and stress


And then I went to her house and I saw a car parked in the driveway
I went to your house and noticed a car parked in the driveway, which made me even more worried


I knocked on the door, but still my knocks went unanswered
I knocked on your door multiple times but you did not answer


And then I went home and I-I watched television until television went off
I went back home feeling dejected and watched TV for hours until it went off for the night


And then I played my records until I just didn't want to hear them anymore
I tried to distract myself from my feelings of heartbreak and sadness by listening to music but eventually got tired of it


And finally I went to bed, but I found myself waking up a few hours later
I went to bed thinking I can forget about everything and go to sleep, but I found myself wide awake hours later


And the tears were running down my face
I was so overwhelmed with emotions that tears started to flow down my cheeks


And my friend told me, he said, 'Lenny, you just oughta forget about her'
My friend suggested me to forget about you, but he didn't know the depth of my love for you


But I told my friend, I said, 'You know
I replied to him explaining that he doesn't know what it feels like to be in love, and it's not something that can easily be forgotten


Maybe you've never been in love like I've been in love
I stated that he may not understand how powerful and intense my love for you truly is


And maybe you've never felt the things that I've felt
He may not have had the same experiences and emotions as I have when it comes to love


But this is what I told my friend
I explained to him the following


'You know, sometimes you get lonely
There are moments where you feel lonely


You get lonely, you get lonely
It's a deep feeling and emotion that can't be easily ignored or dismissed


'Cause I love you (because I love you)
Once again, the foundation of everything I do or say is because I love you so much


And the tears would fill up in the wells
I would cry so much that my eyes would become dry and every tear shed would feel like an endless well of sadness


In the wells of my eyes, baby
I referred to my eyes as the well, conveying an immense amount of tears that have been shed


And then it got so bad, it got so bad
Things eventually got worse and worse until I felt like I couldn't handle it anymore


'Till one time I thought I'd roll myself up in a big ol' ball and die
I was so consumed by my emotions and heartbreak, that I felt like the only thing to do was to end my life


And then I met you, darlin'
Despite everything, fate brought us together and I met you


And you smiled at me
You smiled at me, which lifted my spirits and made me feel better


Oh, oh, it was such a pretty smile, yes, it was
Your smile was so beautiful and radiant, and it made me feel better instantly


And you reached out your hand
You reached out to me and offered me help and support


You helped me (you helped me)
You were there for me and aided me in my time of need


I'm glad, baby, I'm glad, baby
I am so grateful that I met you and that you have helped me through my tough times


Oh, oh, oh, baby, ayy, ayy, ayy
An expression of my love and admiration towards you


I won't ever leave you, baby
I promise to always be there for you and that I won't abandon you


I won't ever grieve you, baby
I will try my best not to cause you any pain or sadness


I'm gonna love you, oh, oh, oh, baby
I will continue to love and cherish you


I'm glad, I'm glad, baby
I am so happy and grateful to have you in my life


Oh, oh, yeah, baby, oh, oh, oh
A joyful and affectionate expression towards you


I love you, I love you
I cannot express enough how much I love you


I love you, I love you, oh
My love for you is so immense and intense that I have to express it multiple times


I love you, I love you
I can never say it enough how much I truly love you


I love you, I love you
My love for you is infinite and cannot be measured or described




Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MICHAEL BENNETT, LENNY WILLIAMS

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@ieachuacollins737

It's 2023 and this song is still kicking and always will lol ๐Ÿ˜‚ thank God for our old schoolers

@leshagayle5502

Real talk

@phillipyoung8226

Pick yfu

@calvinmarsh-dn9fj

Yessssssssss sir

@soulbrother3299

Amenโค

@deemoney3020

It is it will NEVER GET OLD LOL

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@briarrose3155

I just saw him in concert last night. He's 77 years old and still sounds the same. I'm 44 and never thought I'd be able to witness such greatness. He was the surprise guest and the audience was elated that he blessed us with his presence and voice.

@Angie-fe8yd

Briar Rose How cool๐Ÿ˜..so glad he's still going strong & you got to see him.
He somehow seems to have slipped through my music net...only discovered him 3 days ago! I know ridiculous... how could that happen !?! I've been on this planet a long time! I grew up listening to The stylistics, Harold Melvin & The Blue notes,Teddy Pendergrass,Barry White, Marvin Gaye, Al Green,Gladys Knight on & on...seems ridiculous I don't know him๐Ÿ˜ƒ
There's a young woman called Kendra who does dance videos here on YouTube with her husbandI and there is a video of her husband dancing on his own to this track .So I just had to find out who sang this crazy beautiful amazing song !
I will certainly be making up for lost time and listening to a lot more of Lenny Williams ๐Ÿ™‚๐Ÿ’•

@yulnikita

That's amazing ๐Ÿ˜‡ I always wonder why so many singers from that era tour into their late 70s early 80s ! They earned their retirement! Do they owe money to the label or just love it that much?

Good for him though to still be able to deliver the classics till this day.

@briarrose3155

@@yulnikita I would say they love it that much and performing 3-4x a year for 20mins is pretty sweet retirement deal.

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