Declaration Of Love
Melinda Doolittle Lyrics


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You are my night in armor, the hero of my heart
When you smile at me I see a true world go up

The river is getting deep, believe it
You're all these arms of mine wanna hold
All wrapped up with a river
Baby, I'm giving you this heart of gold
So listen up it's you I trust
I feel magic every time that we touch
I pledge allegiance to the heavens above
Tonight to you baby I make my declaration of love
Hey, of love

Just like Juliette belonged to Romeo
You can stay prepared that I won't be letting you go

In the heat of the night so right
You taste my sweetness on your lips
I'll make it better than you ever dreamed
And the rest of your life will be just like this

So listen up it's you I trust
I feel magic every time that we touch
I pledge allegiance to the heavens above
Tonight to you baby I make my declaration

So listen up it's you I trust
I feel magic every time that we touch
I pledge allegiance to the heavens above
Tonight to you baby I make my declaration of love

In the heat of the night so right
You taste my sweetness on your lips
I'll make it better than you ever dreamed
And the rest of your life will be just like this

So listen up it's you I trust
I feel magic every time that we touch baby
I pledge allegiance to the heavens above
Tonight to you baby I make my declaration of love
I declare my love

My declaration, my declaration
My declaration, my declaration
I declare all my love for you
My declaration, my declaration

My declaration, my declaration
My declaration, my declaration




My declaration, my declaration
My declaration of love

Overall Meaning

Melinda Doolittle’s “Declaration of Love” is a passionate love song that expresses deep commitment and loyalty from one lover to another. The opening lines, “You are my night in armor, the hero of my heart, When you smile at me I see a true world go up” indicate that the singer’s lover is someone she can depend on to protect her and make her feel good even in times of trouble. She compares her love to a “river getting deep”, emphasizing its immensity and power, as well as the way it envelops her. She vows to hold her lover and give him her heart of gold.


The chorus is a declaration of love, as indicated by the song’s title itself. The singer is pledging her allegiance to her lover, the “heavens above.” She declares her love, promising to make her love’s life better than he ever dreamed. The song has a romantic element to it, comparing the singer’s love to that of Romeo and Juliet. The second verse echoes the same themes of the first verse, emphasizing the singer’s desire for loyalty and unending love. The bridge links the song back to the chorus, with the singer restating her pledge of allegiance to her lover.


Line by Line Meaning

You are my night in armor, the hero of my heart
You are the one who protects me from the darkness and chaos of the world, my knight in shining armor, the one who holds my heart and keeps me safe.


When you smile at me I see a true world go up
Your smile brings light into my life and makes everything right, it shows me the beauty and truth in the world.


The river is getting deep, believe it
Our relationship is growing stronger and deeper, and it's important to recognize and acknowledge that.


You're all these arms of mine wanna hold
I want to hold you close and never let go, to show you how much I care.


All wrapped up with a river
Our love is like a river, constantly flowing and changing, and we're wrapped up in its currents forever.


Baby, I'm giving you this heart of gold
I'm offering you my love, loyalty, and devotion, which are more precious than any material wealth.


So listen up it's you I trust
I trust you with my heart, my fears, and my dreams, and I know you'll always be there for me.


I feel magic every time that we touch
Our connection is electric, every time we touch it feels like sparks are flying.


I pledge allegiance to the heavens above
I promise to love and honor you, and to be faithful to you until the end of time, as if sworn under oath.


Tonight to you baby I make my declaration of love
I'm declaring my love for you, here and now, for all the world to hear.




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