From the 1960s to the 1980s, Diamond was one of the more successful pop music performers, scoring a number of hits. As critic William Ruhlmann writes, "as of 2001, he claimed worldwide record sales of 115 million copies, and as of 2002 he was ranked third, behind only Elton John and Barbra Streisand, on the list of the most successful adult contemporary artists in the history of the Billboard chart."[1] As of May 2005 he has sold 120 million records worldwide, including 48 million records in the U.S.[2]
Though his record sales declined somewhat after the 1980s, Diamond continues to tour successfully, and maintains a very loyal following. Diamond's songs have been recorded by a vast array of performers from many different musical genres.
Diamond was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1984, and then in 2000 was given its Sammy Cahn Lifetime Achievement Award. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in the early part of 2011.
In 2008 Neil Diamond scored his first ever Billboard number one album with "Home Before Dark", the album also became his first studio album to get to number one in the UK.
Just Need To Love You More
Neil Diamond Lyrics
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What's another day more or less
Gonna be a waitin' game
And I got the time if you get the message
What you gonna do about it
Got to hear the "go or stay"
Even if you go without me
You could never make me go away
I don't know how, but I know you
I don't know how
But I know
I can find a way to get it right, yeah
I need to love you more
That's all I have to do
Think a little bit less of me
And a little bit more of you
I need to see you smile
The way you did before
Don't need to start again
Just need to love you more
Much more, much more
Oh lot more, yeah
Talk a little 'bout where we're goin'
Walk another mile down the road
Another part of life worth knowin'
I got the map if you got the ticket
Wouldn't want to go without me
Wouldn't be much fun that way
Even if you did without me
You could never make me go away
You know it, too
You know it's true I don't know how
But I know you
I don't know why
But I know
I can find a way to get it right, yeah
I need to love you more
That's all I have to do
Think a little bit less of me
And a little bit more of you
I need to see you smile
The way you did before
Don't need to start again
Just need to love you more
Oh, lot more, yeah
Oh yeah, oh yeah
Give a little consideration
Only thing I've got to do
Think of all the implications
I can't think of losin' you
Wouldn't want to go without you
Wouldn't be much fun that way
No, I couldn't go without you
No, I got to try to make you stay
You know I will, I'll try until
Can't try no more, then I'll try still
There ain't a lot for me to say
Except I got to find a way, yeah
Just need to love you more,
That's all I got to do
Think a little bit less of me
And a little bit more of you
I need to see you smile
The way you did before
Don't need to start again,
Just need to love you more
I need to love you more
That's all I got to do
Think a little bit less of me
And a little bit more of you
I need to see you smile
The way you did before
Don't need to start again,
Just need to love you more
Alright, alright
I need to see you smile
The way you did before
Don't need to start again
Just need to love you more
Neil Diamond's "Just Need to Love You More” is an emotional love song about a man who is willing to do anything to keep his lover by his side. The lyrics are relatable and poignant, exploring the depths of commitment and the desire to maintain a fulfilling relationship with a partner. The opening lines urge the listener to consider what they are saying and the value of every passing day. Diamond then sings about his willingness to play the waiting game, as long as his lover receives his message. He then asks the question of what his lover will do next, indicating that he needs to hear whether they will stay or go.
The chorus of the song is a declaration of love, stating that all Diamond has to do is love his partner more. He suggests that his partner thinks less of him and more of themselves to make their relationship work, and to feel comfortable and happy. Diamond's desire to see his partner smile again is a clear indication of his desire to improve the relationship and make it work. The final verse declares Diamond's unwillingness to lose his partner, promising to stick around and try his hardest to keep them by his side. He suggests that he will never give up on their love, and aims to increase his love for his partner to make it work.
Overall, "Just Need to Love You More” is a heartfelt song that touches on the theme of the necessity for love in a relationship. Neil Diamond's vocals and lyrics convey the emotions of love and commitment, and will likely resonate with listeners who have gone through similar experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
Think a little 'bout what you're sayin'
Reflect on the words you speak and their impact on our relationship.
What's another day more or less
Time doesn't matter as long as we're together.
Gonna be a waitin' game
Waiting for you to make a decision is not a problem for me.
And I got the time if you get the message
I am willing to wait for you to understand what I am trying to communicate.
What you gonna do about it
What actions will you take to respond to our situation?
Got to hear the "go or stay"
I need to know if you want to continue our relationship.
Even if you go without me
Even if you choose to leave, my love for you will never fade.
You could never make me go away
My love for you is unwavering and will persist no matter what happens.
You know it's true, you know you do
Deep down, you know that my love for you is genuine.
I don't know how, but I know you
I might not understand everything about you, but I know you well enough to love you deeply.
I can find a way to get it right, yeah
I am determined to find a solution to our problems and make things right between us.
I need to love you more
I realize that I need to invest more into our relationship and show you more love.
That's all I have to do
If I love you more, everything else will fall into place.
Think a little bit less of me
And a little bit more of you
Instead of focusing on myself, I need to prioritize your needs and feelings.
I need to see you smile
The way you did before
I miss the happiness and joy you used to have, and I want to do everything in my power to bring it back.
Don't need to start again
Just need to love you more
We don't need to start over, we just need to focus on loving each other more.
Talk a little 'bout where we're goin'
Let's have a conversation about the direction of our relationship.
Walk another mile down the road
Let's continue our journey together, even if it gets tough.
Another part of life worth knowin'
There are still many great things ahead that we can experience and discover together.
I got the map if you got the ticket
I can be a source of guidance and support for you in our relationship.
Wouldn't want to go without me
I hope that you would not want to continue our relationship without me.
Wouldn't be much fun that way
Our relationship is better when we are together.
You know it, too
You know it's true I don't know how
But I know you
You also know that we are better together, and I trust that you feel the same way.
I need to love you more
My love for you needs to grow and deepen to truly strengthen our relationship.
Give a little consideration
Only thing I've got to do
I am willing to put in effort and thought into our relationship to make it work.
Think of all the implications
I can't think of losin' you
I am aware of the consequences of our decisions, and losing you is not an option I want to consider.
No, I couldn't go without you
No, I got to try to make you stay
I would not want to continue my life without you, and I will do everything in my power to make you stay with me.
You know I will, I'll try until
Can't try no more, then I'll try still
I will continue to put in effort and try as hard as I can to make our relationship work, even when it gets challenging.
There ain't a lot for me to say
Except I got to find a way, yeah
There's not much left to say except that I need to find a way to make our relationship work.
Just need to love you more,
That's all I got to do
To improve our relationship, all I need to do is show you more love and affection.
Alright, alright
I need to see you smile
The way you did before
It's okay, everything is going to be alright, and my goal is to bring back the joy and happiness you used to have.
Don't need to start again
Just need to love you more
We don't need to start over, we just need to focus on loving each other more.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALAN EDWARD LINDGREN, NEIL DIAMOND, THOMAS R. HENSLEY
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