Setting
It was the fourth single from the album Perfect Angel (1974). The song is notable for Riperton's use of the whistle register. While it is believed that "Lovin' You" was the first song to reach number one without the help of a percussion instrument, "Yesterday" by The Beatles accomplished this feat ten years earlier.
According to the liner notes from Riperton's compilation CD Petals, the melody for "Lovin' You" was created as a distraction for her daughter (Maya Rudolph) when she was a baby so that Minnie and her husband Richard could hang out. Maya was in the studio with her mother on the day the song was recorded and Riperton can be heard singing her daughter's name at the end of the song.
Lovin' You
Minnie Riperton Lyrics
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Makin' love with you is all I wanna do
Lovin' you is more than just a dream come true
And everything that I do is out of lovin' you
La la la la la
La la la la la
La la la la la, la la, la la la
Do do do, do do, ah
No one else can make me feel
The colors that you bring
Stay with me while we grow old
And we will live each day in springtime
'Cause lovin' you has made my life so beautiful
And every day of my life is filled with lovin' you
Lovin' you, I see your soul come shinin' through
And every time that we, ooh
I'm more in love with you
La la la la la
La la la la la
La la la la la, la la, la la la
Do do do, do do, ah
No one else can make me feel
The colors that you bring
Stay with me while we grow old
And we will live each day in springtime
'Cause lovin' you is easy 'cause you're beautiful
And every day of my life is filled with lovin' you
Lovin' you, I see your soul come shinin' through
And every time that we, ooh
I'm more in love with you
La la la la la
La la la la la
La la la la la, la la, la la la
Do do do, do do, ah
Na, ooh
La la la la la, la la, la la la
Do do do, do do
Be do, be do, be do
The lyrics to Minnie Riperton's "Lovin' You" expresses the feelings of euphoria that comes with being in a loving relationship. She centers her focus on the beauty of her loved one, which makes it all so easy for her. She talks about how loving him is a dream come true, and as a result, everything she does is out of that love. Riperton goes on to convey the impact of her lover's presence in her life by emphasizing that nobody else makes her feel the way he does. The colours that he brings and the light he radiates fills her with joy and exhilaration, and she hopes to grow old with him, spring in their days brought to life because of the beauty of their love. In the second verse, she goes deeper, describing how loving him makes her see into his soul, and every time they're together, she falls more in love. The song fuses Minnie's high-pitched, hypnotic voice with a blissful melody, making it impossible not to bask in the warmth of her delivery.
The lyrics to "Lovin' You" are a package deal of what it means to be in love. It relates every loving moment and makes the listener take a step back to appreciate their lover fully. Riperton's vocals are enchanting and add a feeling of peaceful tranquillity to the song. In addition to that, the song's chorus includes three distinct parts – with the first two consisting of a repetitive observation of the beauty of loving someone. The third piece of the chorus is more of a humming melody that is open to interpretation. Some people view it as Minnie representing pure emotion, leaving the interpretation up to the listener. Overall, the lyrics to "Lovin' You" are an expression of genuine love and admiration for a significant other, emotions that drive our most profound desires.
Line by Line Meaning
Lovin' you is easy 'cause you're beautiful
Being in love with you is effortless because you are physically attractive.
Makin' love with you is all I wanna do
Having sex with you is my ultimate desire.
Lovin' you is more than just a dream come true
Being in love with you surpasses my wildest imagination and expectations.
And everything that I do is out of lovin' you
All of my actions are motivated and influenced by my love for you.
La la la la la
La la la la la
La la la la la, la la, la la la
Do do do, do do, ah
Singing nonsensical syllables to express my happiness and joy in this relationship.
No one else can make me feel
The colors that you bring
No one else can evoke the same range of emotions and feelings that you bring out in me.
Stay with me while we grow old
And we will live each day in springtime
Stay with me as we age so that we can always maintain the youthful energy and enthusiasm in our relationship.
'Cause lovin' you has made my life so beautiful
And every day of my life is filled with lovin' you
Being in love with you has transformed my life into something so beautiful and fulfilling, and I feel loved every single day.
Lovin' you, I see your soul come shinin' through
And every time that we, ooh
I'm more in love with you
Being in love with you allows me to see the beauty in your inner self, and every moment we spend together only strengthens my love for you.
Na, ooh
La la la la la, la la, la la la
Do do do, do do
Be do, be do, be do
Using nonsensical sounds and syllables to express my continued happiness and love in this relationship.
Lyrics © CAMPBELL CONNELLY FRANCE
Written by: Dick Rudolph, Minnie Riperton
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Lovin' You
Minnie Riperton
Lovin' you is easy cause you're beautiful
Makin' love with you is all i wanna do
Lovin' you is more than just a dream come true
And everything that I do is out of lovin' you
La la la la la la la... do do do do do
No one else can make me feel
The colors that you bring
Stay with me while we grow old
And we will live each day in springtime
Cause lovin' you has made my life so beautiful
And every day my life is filled with lovin' you
Lovin' you I see your soul come shinin' through
And every time that we oooooh
I'm more in love with you
La la la la la la la... do do do do do
No one else can make me feel
The colors that you bring
Stay with me while we grow old
And we will live each day in springtime
Cause lovin' you has made my life so beautiful
And every day my life is filled with lovin' you
Lovin' you I see your soul come shinin' through
And every time that we oooooh
I'm more in love with you
La la la la la la la... do do do do do
@ugostepho
2024... Who is still here with me, jamming this awesome beautiful song?
@user-vj9po8hm2j
I am for sure. I tear up 😢when i hear this song. Its so meaningful
@user-iu2yt2pg3j
Yes
@soy_sergio
Yo acá desde Argentina
@bessongbate8277
Pure music. No noise . Just perfect. The kind of music that tells a story.
@tarellwilson5985
The most beautiful song ever made !
@geoguitar1950
This beautiful young lady left this world at age 31 years. I love her voice, it is so calming to me. Cancer is a horrible disease. R.I.P. Minnie. x
@robvillanuevajr7137
Wow…I didn’t know that’s what happened to her man 😔😔
@Roger_Ramjet
@@robvillanuevajr7137 sad indeed. She passed in 1979. 42 yrs old.
@citygirlingraham
Yes, at the age of 31 Minnie Ripperton died of metastatic breast cancer. Unfortunately, back then breast health was not widely discussed and Dr ignored black peoples medical concerns . I’m white and I know this.