Whole Lotta Love
Mary J. Blige Lyrics
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I'm gonna say it, yeah! Go
back to schoolin'
Way down inside honey, you need it
I'm gonna give you my love
I'm gonna give you my love
Wanna Whole Lotta Love?
Wanna Whole Lotta Love?
You've been learnin' baby, I mean learnin'
All them good times I've been yearnin'
Way, way down inside honey, you need it
I'm gonna give you my love,
I'm gonna give you my love.
Wanna Whole Lotta Love?
Wanna Whole Lotta Love?
Wanna Whole Lotta Love?
Wanna Whole Lotta Love?
Now, you've been coolin',
baby, I've been droolin'
All the good times I've been misusin'
Way, way down inside, baby, you need it
I'm gonna give you my love
Gonna give you my love
Wanna whole lotta love?
Wanna whole lotta love?
Wanna whole lotta love?
Wanna whole lotta love?
Way, way down inside, woman
Way down inside, woman
Gonna give you my love
Gonna give you my love
The lyrics in Mary J. Blige's song "Whole Lotta Love" are an interpretation of Led Zeppelin's classic song with the same title. The lyrics are very straightforward and speak to the idea of giving someone a whole lot of love. The song speaks to the singer's desire to give their partner everything they have, and that their partner needs a lot of love that they intend to provide.
The first few lines stress that the singer's partner needs to learn about love - it is as if she needs to go back to school to get a proper education on the subject. The "wanna whole lotta love?" part is the singer asking if their partner wants just a little bit of love, or do they want a whole lot. In the second verse, the singer acknowledges that their partner has been learning about love, and the singer has been yearning for them all along. The last verse speaks to how the singer has been drooling over their partner, and hence their cool stance is not enough; they need a lot of love, and the singer is going to give it all to them.
Overall, the lyrics in "Whole Lotta Love" by Mary J. Blige are relatable and straightforward, speaking to the idea of giving someone a whole lot of love. The song implores listeners to love with all their hearts and give their partners everything they have.
Line by Line Meaning
You need coolin' baby, I'm not foolin'
You need to calm down, stop acting out and listen to me
I'm gonna say it, yeah! Go back to schoolin'
I'm telling you straight up, you need to go back and learn some more
Way down inside honey, you need it
Deep inside, you have a need for something that you're not fulfilling
I'm gonna give you my love
I'm going to shower you with affection and attention
Wanna Whole Lotta Love?
Do you want a significant amount of love?
You've been learnin' baby, I mean learnin'
You've been improving, but not in the ways that matter most
All them good times I've been yearnin'
I've been wanting to have those happy moments with you
Now, you've been coolin', baby, I've been droolin'
You've been keeping your distance, but I've been craving your attention
All the good times I've been misusin'
I've been taking for granted all the happy times we've had
Way, way down inside, baby, you need it
You have an urgent inner desire for something deeper
Way, way down inside, woman
Deep in your soul, you are searching for something significant
Gonna give you my love
I am committed to showing you my deepest love and affection
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dave Bartholomew, Antoine Domino
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