Who's Lovin' You
Michael Jackson; The Jackson 5 Lyrics
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I treated you bad and wrong my dear
And girl since, since you went away
Don't you know I sit around with my head hanging down
And I wonder who's lovin' you?
I should have never ever ever made you cry
And girl since, since you've been gone
And I woonder who's lovin' you?
Life without love is oh, so lonely.
I don't think, I don't think I'm gonna make it.
All my love, all my love, yeah, belongs to you only.
Come on and take it, girl, come on and take it
Because I-I-I, all I can do, all I can do
Since you been gone is cry
And do you, you too, ever wonder or worry your pretty little head
'Bout what I do?
Don't you know I sit around with my head hanging down
And I wonder who's lovin' you.
I-I-I-I I wonder, yeah
I-I-I-I don't know, yeah
Who's lovin' you?
Dear Michael Jackson,
The lyrics of the song 'Who's Lovin' You' is about the regret and pain of losing a loved one due to the mistakes and wrongdoings committed in the relationship. The singer looks back on their time together and recognizes that they treated their partner poorly and caused them a lot of pain. Since the partner has left, the singer feels lost and wonders who is currently taking care of their partner and giving them the love that they deserve. The chorus of the song emphasizes the loneliness and sadness that the singer feels without their partner and pleads for them to come back and take their love.
The line "Life without love is oh, so lonely" is a strong statement about the importance of love and the emptiness that comes with the lack of it. The singer realizes that their love and the relationship was the only thing that gave meaning and happiness in their life. The repeated phrase "All my love belongs to you only" shows the depth of the singer's feelings towards their lover and how they are unable to love someone else.
Overall, the song is a heartbreaking reflection on the aftermath of a failed relationship and the longing for the love that was lost.
Line by Line Meaning
When I had you
Back when we were together, before things went wrong, before I mistreated you
I treated you bad and wrong my dear
I didn't treat you with the kindness or respect that you deserved, and in retrospect, it was wrong of me to do so
And girl since, since you went away
Ever since you left, I've been left to wonder about the state of things; I've been left to contemplate our relationship and what went wrong
Don't you know I sit around with my head hanging down
I'm filled with regret, and it's weighing heavily on me
And I wonder who's lovin' you?
I can't help but wonder who's giving you the kind of love and affection that I failed to give; I can't help but feel envious and bitter when I think about it
I should have never ever ever made you cry
It pains me to think about the ways I hurt you and the fact that I caused you emotional pain or hurt you in any way; if I could go back and do things differently, I would
And girl since, since you've been gone
Since you've been gone, I've been lost without you; I've been forced to face the reality of what I've lost and what I may never be able to regain
Life without love is oh, so lonely.
Without the love and companionship of another person, life can be a lonely and isolating experience
I don't think, I don't think I'm gonna make it.
I worry that I might not be able to live without you or recover from the pain of losing your love
All my love, all my love, yeah, belongs to you only.
All the love in my heart is meant solely for you; I recognize now how much I loved you and how much I need you near me
Come on and take it, girl, come on and take it
I'm ready and willing to give you all the love you deserve, and I'm hoping you'll come back to me so I can show you
Because I-I-I, all I can do, all I can do
All I'm capable of right now is missing you and loving you from afar; I want more than anything to be with you again
Since you been gone is cry
All I've been able to do since you left is cry and mourn the loss of our relationship
And do you, you too, ever wonder or worry your pretty little head
I'm wondering if you ever experience moments of doubt or sadness about our breakup; I'm wondering if you miss me as much as I miss you
'Bout what I do?
I'm worried you may be questioning my intentions or doubting my love for you
I wonder, yeah
I'm consumed with wonder and longing for you
I don't know, yeah
I'm at a loss for what to do or how to win you back
Who's lovin' you?
I'm plagued by the thought of someone else giving you the love and affection that you deserve, and it pains me to think about it
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@Longlostpuss
Not sure about that to be honest.
MJ may have had his demons (like alot of us do), but overall, you'd have to say he lived a life considered well above the average of a normal person.
The people he surrounded himself with are par for the course with famous people and everyone involved in Hollywood always comes out of it messed up, especially child stars.
Can't necessarily say MJ was treated worst than anyone else and can't also say some of the attention he received wasn't self perpetuated. I'm not saying what the media and the suits were doing was right, I'm just saying Michael didn't help himself and I'm not sure he was quite as naive about those around him as the impression he gave.
MJ made alot of unnecessary mistakes. I just cannot help but wonder how he would have turned out if he just left his appearance alone, retired after hitting the top and just went off the radar by trying to live a normal life away from trying to be in the limelight.
Oh well, it was a heck of a show while it lasted anyway.
@jaskarankaur4971
So many people have attempted this song in competitions, however, he is the only one that sounds the most effortless. Thumbs up if you agree.
@pwatson5766
"Who's Loving You" was written by Smokey Robinson, who performed it first with the Miracles.
*Michael's version is better, but maybe I'm biased.
@dominiquejones3805
@@pwatson5766 he took Smokeh song from him. NOW THATS SAYING SOMETHING
@LyraLasala
Exactly! His pitch was perfect and to even consider his age when he sang this.
@TJSPARKLE
Definitely the most effortless but there are a couple who did do it justice though do you agree??
@viencellprice9532
Yep
@thecapar3845
The world did him dirty...he was a genius.
@shahbazshaikh1431
But why world make him dirty and where?
@zino618
@@shahbazshaikh1431 the media made lies about him and bashed him
@stanbts921
@@shahbazshaikh1431 watch the documentary Michael Jackson Loving neverland you'll understand why