Loving You
Nancy Wilson Peabo Bryson Lyrics
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It's who I am
Loving you is not a choice
And not much reason to rejoice
But it gives me purpose, gives me voice
To say to the world
"This is why I live, you are what I live
Loving you is why I do the things I do
Loving you is not in my control
But loving you, I have a goal
For what's left of my life
I will live and I would die for you
It gives me purpose, gives me voice
To say to the world
"This is why I live
Yes, this is why I live"
Loving you is why I do the things I do
Loving you is not in my control
But loving you, I have a goal
For what's left of my life
I will live and I would die for you
I will live and I would die for you
The lyrics to Nancy Wilson and Peabo Bryson's song Loving You express the intense feeling of complete commitment and dedication to someone. The song explains that the love between two people is not a choice, but rather an intrinsic part of their being. It is a feeling that is not necessarily joyous and easy, but rather heavy and serious; yet it gives a sense of purpose and a voice to express oneself to the world. The singer of the song explains that loving this person is not something that can be controlled or managed as it is a force that lifts them up to a higher goal in their life. Loving this person gives them a reason to live, and they would go as far as dedicating their life and possibly even dying for them.
The song portrays the intensity of the emotion of loving someone in a beautiful way. It highlights how loving someone can give us a sense of purpose that we might not find anywhere else. The lyrics express the idea that once we love someone so completely, it becomes part of our identity and gives us meaning in everything we do. They also imply that with love comes a certain heaviness, a responsibility to the person we love, and an understanding that loving someone is not always fun and games but rather a dedication to everything that is their essence.
Line by Line Meaning
Loving you is not a choice
I don't have a say in loving you
It's who I am
Loving you is an integral part of my identity
Loving you is not a choice
I don't choose to love you, I just do
And not much reason to rejoice
But it's not always a cause for celebration
But it gives me purpose, gives me voice
Loving you drives me and gives me a reason to speak up
To say to the world
To express to everyone
"This is why I live, you are what I live
"You are the reason for my existence"
This is why I live"
You are the reason I wake up every day
Loving you is why I do the things I do
My love for you motivates my actions
Loving you is not in my control
I can't help but love you
But loving you, I have a goal
Through loving you, I have a purpose
For what's left of my life
For the rest of my days
I will live and I would die for you
I am devoted to you both in life and death
It gives me purpose, gives me voice
Loving you is empowering
To say to the world
To share with everyone
"This is why I live
"This is what makes me alive"
Yes, this is why I live"
My love for you is my reason for being
Lyrics © ARTIE BUTLER MUSIC INC DIVISION OF ROYCE PRODUCTIONS
Written by: ARTIE BUTLER-ASCAP, NORMAN MARTIN-BMI
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male3339
One the most beautiful women and talented vocalist ever
Kenneth Hamlett
I agree. I have loved her & her music since I was a boy. She was always beautiful, but I thought she grew even more beautiful as she aged. Just elegant, classic beauty. I am also a great Stephen Sondheim admirer, & Peabo is so talented. For me, this is nirvana.
Darwin Stith
So glad these two master vocalists recorded this duet.
M.J. Leger
"Loving you" is a wonderful thing, but don't let it be the only reason for living! One human does not deserve the whole control over someone's mind and soul, but sharing is a grand thing when it happens! If it does, nourish it, but be your own mind and life!