She has received recognition of her works in music, being inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Apollo Hall of Fame, the Songwriters' Hall of Fame as well as the World Music Awards presenting her with the prestigious Legend Award. In 2012 and 2013, LaBelle embarked on the 50th Anniversary Tour, celebrating her years in the music business.
I'm In Love
Patti LaBelle Lyrics
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I've lived enough to know
Infatuations don't mean that it's forever
So I decided to take it slow
But when I saw you a voice deep inside me
Said you would be the one
To fill my life with the joy I have dreamed of
[Chorus]
I'm in love
Finally
I've found someone for me
I'm in love
Can't believe
That I'm living my fantasy
Took me a while to reveal all these feelings
Cause I was so afraid
I'd messed it up by exposing my emotions
Scared I'd be giving it all away
Since I've surrendered my heart to you darling
I haven't been the same
Because of you my whole life has come together
Your tender kiss has erased the pain
[Chorus]
Wherever you lead me
That is where I would want to be
Ooh loving you is so easy
Cause it just comes so naturally
[Chorus]
In Patti LaBelle's song I'm In Love, the singer introduces herself as someone who has already experienced various infatuations and learned that they do not necessarily lead to forever. However, when she meets the person she sings about in the song, she feels a deep pull within her that tells her this one is different. She decides to take it slow, but eventually she gives in and admits to herself that she is fully in love with this new person. Throughout the song, she marvels at the ease of this new love and how naturally it has come to her. The lyrics suggest that she was once guarded with her emotions and afraid to open up, but is now willing to let herself be vulnerable in order to experience true love.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm not an innocent debutante baby
I have had enough life experiences to know better
I've lived enough to know
I am experienced enough to understand
Infatuations don't mean that it's forever
Crushes don't necessarily lead to long-term relationships
So I decided to take it slow
I chose to proceed with caution
But when I saw you a voice deep inside me
My intuition told me something special was happening
Said you would be the one
I sensed that you were the right person for me
To fill my life with the joy I have dreamt of
I believed that you would bring happiness to my life
And warm my nights like the morning sun
I thought you would bring a comforting, positive presence to my life
I'm in love
I am experiencing the feeling of being in love
Finally
After waiting for a long time
I've found someone for me
I have met the right person for me
Can't believe
I am surprised and amazed
That I'm living my fantasy
I am experiencing my dreams come true
Took me a while to reveal all these feelings
I kept my emotions hidden for some time
Cause I was so afraid
I was scared of the possibility of getting hurt
I'd messed it up by exposing my emotions
I was worried that showing my feelings would ruin things
Scared I'd be giving it all away
I was worried about revealing too much and being vulnerable
Since I've surrendered my heart to you darling
Since I have given you my heart
I haven't been the same
I am a changed person
Because of you my whole life has come together
You have brought my life into balance and harmony
Your tender kiss has erased the pain
Your affectionate gesture has removed my emotional pain
Wherever you lead me
Wherever you go
That is where I would want to be
I want to be with you
Ooh loving you is so easy
I find loving you to be effortless
Cause it just comes so naturally
Because it is an instinctual feeling
Lyrics © RODTON MUSIC, RALEIGH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SAMI R. MCKINNEY, DENISE RICH, FREDERICK WHITE, PATTI LABELLE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Wongama Mduma
This kind of music will never go out of fashion. It will stand the test of time!!!!
Patrick Boyela
Beautiful song
Goodboy33
I love when says "to fill my nights with the JOY." Her voice sounds so youthful on that part. She almost sounds like a different person. I love the whole Gems album. She does her good sangin' on that joint! As if she never does her good sangin' lol.
Anne Mccabe
This song is beautiful, I fell in love over four years ago, and I'm still with him now, he is my soul mate!
stillwill2215
I love this album; every song on it is banging.
Shohre E
I love your voice.
Cynthia Maqholo
I love you Patti ❣️ LaBelle..Thank you for this beautiful song 👌
dana webb
Still listening to this in 2021 and lovin'it🙌🏾
Loretta De Herrera
Beautiful 💘 💘 💘
Cheryl Davis
Beautiful song! I want to fall in love again.