Marvin Earl Johnson (October 15, 1938 – May 16, 1993) was an American R&B a… Read Full Bio ↴Marvin Earl Johnson (October 15, 1938 – May 16, 1993) was an American R&B and soul singer most notable for performing on the first record to ever come from Motown.

Between 1959 and 1961, Johnson would issue nine Hot 100 singles including two top ten singles, "You Got What It Takes" and "I Love The Way You Love". He scored his final top 40 single in 1960 with "(You've Got To) Move Two Mountains"

Johnson's early Motown-issued singles would be the precedent to the future sound and success of the label, which by the time Johnson began issuing his Motown records nationally in 1965, had become the biggest independent label in the world. After issuing his final Motown singles in 1968, Johnson remained with Motown working on sales and promotion throughout the 1970s.

Johnson continued singing into the 1990s releasing a solo album on London-based Motor City Records. Johnson died of a stroke on May 16, 1993 in Columbia, South Carolina at the age of 54.

You Got The Love I Love
Marv Johnson Lyrics

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I need you by my side
I need you to be my bride
So won't you please, please be true
And darling, if you do...

I'm gonna give you all (all the love I've got)
All the love I've got (all the love I've got)
All the love I've got (all the love I've got)

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (all the love I've got)

Treat me sweet, treat me kind
And say you'll be only mine
Just comfort me when I'm blue
And darling, if you do...

I'm gonna give you all (all the love I've got)
All the love I've got (all the love I've got)
All the love I've got (all the love I've got)
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (all the love I've got)

Treat me right when I'm wrong
Be my strength and make me strong
Stay with me when friends are few
And darling, if you do...

I'm gonna give you all (all the love I've got)
All the love I've got (all the love I've got)
All the love I've got (all the love I've got)
All the love (all the love I've got)

(All the love I've got)
(All the love I've got)
(All the love I've got)
(All the love I've got)

Treat me right when I'm wrong
Be my strength and make me strong
Stay with me when friends are few
And darling, if you do...

I'm gonna give you all (all the love I've got)
All the love (all the love I've got)
All the love I've got (all the love I've got)
Yeah, baby all, uh-huh (all the love I've got)

(Fading)

Let me give you my love (all the love I've got)
Baby let me give you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Marv Johnson's song "You Got The Love I Love" revolve around the idea of the singer's desire for love from his significant other. He pleads with his beloved to be honest and loyal to him, and in return, he promises to shower her with all the love he has. He emphasizes the importance of being treated right and with kindness, especially during times when he is feeling low. The singer emphasizes the importance of having a partner who will be with him through thick and thin, especially during times when he has few friends.

The song's lyrics are straightforward and express the pure and simple nature of love. The song's message is that life is much better when you have someone to love and who loves you in return. It is a plea for mutual respect and kindness in a romantic relationship. Marv Johnson's song is one of many love songs that have continued to influence love and music. The song paints the picture of a man who is willing to do anything to keep his love and promises to give all he has in terms of love to his partner.

In conclusion, "You Got The Love I Love" is a classic love song that emphasizes the importance of love and loyalty in a relationship. The lyrics are straightforward and express the singer's simple desire for love and loyalty from his partner. The song stands as a testament to the importance of love in life and how it can transform one's world.

Line by Line Meaning

I need you by my side
I cannot live without you and need you to always be with me.

I need you to be my bride
I want to spend the rest of my life with you and be fully committed to you.

So won't you please, please be true
Please promise to always be honest and faithful to me.

And darling, if you do...
If you keep your promise, I will show you how much I love you.

I'm gonna give you all (all the love I've got)
I will give you my whole heart and all of the love that I am capable of giving.

All the love I've got (all the love I've got)
I have a lot of love to give and I will give it all to you.

Treat me sweet, treat me kind
Please show me affection and kindness, and treat me with love and respect.

And say you'll be only mine
Please promise to be faithful only to me and no one else.

Just comfort me when I'm blue
Be there for me and provide comfort when I am feeling sad or down.

Treat me right when I'm wrong
Even when I make mistakes or do something wrong, treat me with love and understanding.

Be my strength and make me strong
Support me when I am feeling weak and lift me up when I am down.

Stay with me when friends are few
Be there for me when I have few friends and am feeling alone.

All the love (all the love I've got)
I will give you all of the love that I have to offer.

Yeah, baby all, uh-huh (all the love I've got)
I will give you every ounce of my love and keep on doing so.

Let me give you my love (all the love I've got)
I want to express my love for you and give you all that I have.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JANIE BRADFORD, BERRY JR GORDY, BRIAN HOLLAND, BERRY JR GORDY

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