Tender Love
M.D.'s Lyrics
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Tossin turnin
Longing for some of your
Tender love
I'm waitin 4 the right
Moment to come
So I can thank you for
All the tender love you've given to me
Tender love (tender love)
Love so tender (aaaaaaah)
Holdin me close to you
Baby I surrender
Candles fade like the dark
Now I see how
Loving a feeling's for
All the tender lov you've given to me
I want you more and more
Can't resist you
More than I feel your touch
Tender love
Lovin me straight from the heart
Holy mirror
Please let me be a part
Of all the tender love you've given to me
Tender love (tender love)
Love so tender (aaaaaaah)
Holdin me close to you
Baby I surrender
Ooooooooooooh...yeah...surrender baby....ooooooh...
The song "Tender Love" by M.D. is a ballad about a character who is longing for the love of their partner. The opening line, "Here I lay all alone, tossin turnin," sets the mood of the song as being one of loneliness and longing. At the heart of the lyrics is a deep appreciation for the tenderness that the character's partner has shown them. The repeated refrain of "tender love" emphasizes the delicacy and intimacy of their relationship.
As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the character feels a sense of awe at the depth of love they have for their partner. The line "Can't resist you more than I feel your touch" indicates that their love for their partner transcends the physical realm. They want to be a part of all the tender love that has been given to them and crave more of it.
The song's overall message is one of gratitude and surrender. Through the lyrics, the character expresses their desire to give themselves over completely to the love that they have been given. "Tender Love" is a beautiful expression of the deep feelings that arise in intimate relationships, and its simple but powerful lyrics make it a timeless classic.
Line by Line Meaning
Here I lay all alone
The singer is alone, unable to sleep or rest
Tossin turnin
The singer is restless, unable to find comfort
Longing for some of your Tender love
The singer yearns for the love and affection of someone.
I'm waitin 4 the right Moment to come
The singer is biding their time, waiting for the perfect moment
So I can thank you for All the tender love you've given to me
The singer is grateful for the love and affection given to them.
Tender love (tender love) Love so tender (aaaaaaah) Holdin me close to you Baby I surrender
The love the singer has experienced is deeply emotional and so strong that they surrender themselves to it.
Candles fade like the dark Now I see how Loving a feeling's for All the tender lov you've given to me
The singer has learned the true meaning of love and how wonderful it is because of the affection they received.
I want you more and more Can't resist you More than I feel your touch Tender love Lovin me straight from the heart
The singer is unable to resist the love they're given and it's pure and genuine.
Holy mirror Please let me be a part Of all the tender love you've given to me
The singer is begging for the love to be returned so that they can truly be a part of it.
Ooooooooooooh...yeah...surrender baby....ooooooh...
The love the singer is experiencing is so intense that they surrender to it completely.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JAMES HARRIS III, JAMES SAMUEL III HARRIS, TERRY LEWIS
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@Twin2284
Who's still listening to this song in 2024. 🙋🏻♀️
@donovansolomon5133
Meeeeeeee im 39 years old and its my very first time hearing this Gem
@garyengle4722
So smooth !
@rebeccarios1750
Me. 55 now, still can feel the song in my heart and mind, sometimes makes me cry🙏😢💖🥰
@davewestly307
Yep 53 years old
@kerryhutchinson2858
This is back in the day when Brothers used to harmonize to the ladies those days are gone
@realnewsthatmatters9319
Kids take notes........... No autotune, No profanity, No degrading women, No mention of money, sex or drugs. This was real music!!! These were REAL ARTISTS.
@marygoff3332
Amen.
@parkjamesshaw3189
Amen real. I'm turning 49 April 17 and this is our prime music without the swearing. Now I cuss like a sailor but there's a time to use that and this is not the time
@rucianapollard7098
Amen, AMEN!!! I was in 5th grade when this song came out, and I knew I wanted this song played at my wedding!!
Why can't we sing songs like this anymore??