Truly
Marcia Griffiths Lyrics
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I love you truly
Truly,
I love you truly
And it would mean so much to me
If you could understand
That i need you, just to be my lover man
I said
Truly,
I love you truly
Truly,
I love you truly
Really, i want you near me
Really, if you should hear me
Cause you don't know like i know baby
You've got to change your plan
Cause i need you, just to be my man
Truly,
I love you truly
Truly,
I love you truly
Truly,
I love you truly
Truly,
I love you truly
In the song "Truly" by Marcia Griffiths, the lyrics portray a deep yearning for love and understanding from the singer's partner. The repetition of the phrase "Truly, I love you truly" emphasizes the sincerity and depth of the singer's emotions towards her lover. The singer expresses that her lover's understanding of her needs is essential and meaningful to her. She needs her lover, not only as a companion, but as a "lover man" to fulfill her desires.
The lyrics further reveal the singer's desperation for her lover's attention and affection. She states that she wants her lover near her, and urgently urges him to understand her needs. The phrase "you don't know like I know, baby" hints at a lack of communication or understanding between the two partners. The singer pleads with her lover to reevaluate his priorities and change his plans to be with her, to be her "man."
Overall, "Truly" is a heartfelt love song that conveys the strong emotions of a woman who desires love, affection, and understanding from her partner.
Line by Line Meaning
Truly,
I am being completely honest and sincere.
I love you truly
I have genuine feelings of love for you.
And it would mean so much to me
Your understanding of this is extremely important to me.
If you could understand
I am hoping that you can comprehend my feelings.
That i need you, just to be my lover man
I am dependent on you to fulfill my emotional and physical desires in a romantic partner.
Really, i want you near me
I am genuinely desirous of your physical presence.
Really, if you should hear me
I am really hoping that you will be attentive to my message.
Cause you don't know like i know baby
I have knowledge and insight that you do not possess.
You've got to change your plan
I am requesting that you alter your course of action.
Cause i need you, just to be my man
I require you to be my partner and fulfill my romantic needs.
Writer(s): CLINTON ISAACS, MARCIA GRIFFITHS, MARCIA LINETT GRIFFITHS, DONAT MITTOO, HUX BROWN, DENSIL LAING, BRYAN ATKINSON, BRIAN ANTHONY BURRELL ATKINSON, DONAT ROY JACKIE MITTOO
Contributed by Jake Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@donnarose-caesar1946
One of the best! Jamaica is richer for artistes such as Marcia. Love all her music. I am a diehard fan!
@dain3d577
One of the greatest jamaican singers. Great song
@haatpraat2993
Listening to this tune, rubbing with a beautiful woman, with its heavy bass line pumping out of a solid sound system is for me, a glimpse of Heaven.
@karendobson3878
Truly, I love you truly! How beautiful and pure that sounds.
@michaelosbourne3539
Marcia is not only the original dancehall baby/darling ever since growing up and still is, she also represents for me thee typical pretty girl in the neighbourhood and yet still IS....cool nuh..!!
@healingartstouch
Awesome song from the Soul.
@glenmiller7904
This song brings back memories
@triciasquires4333
cant beat studio one bless up
@dain3d577
One will remember this tex that once God has blessed you no man can curse you
@damoncamp
I TRULY LOVE DIS YAAAAAAAA ONEEEEEEEEE !!!!!! STUDIO ONE IS NUMBER 1... lOVE JAH CHILDREN .... LOVE IS THE ANSWER