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.
When You Love Somebody
Patti LaBelle Lyrics
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There's nothing I can do
So I'm holding back
Afraid when I can't save it all
This love I know
I'm saving it, you've got to keep
I'm saving it, your love to me
Every time it is when you love somebody
No tears, no signs
Only makes it so much harder to go on
Just take good care
And remember when you're feeling all alone
You'll be with me in my heart
And always on my mind
The only thing that keeps us apart is time
When you love somebody
Who makes you feel so glad
When you need somebody
You need your love just as bad
It's time for a promise
Never to be untrue
Until we're together
I'm saving my love for you
When we're, our two
And I felt that I've known you for so long
One thing, I knew
It was lovin' that would last on and on
Even with the best of plans
The world gets in the way
Don't be downhearted
I'll soon be back to stay
When you love somebody
Who makes you feel so glad
When you need somebody
You need your love just as bad
It's time for a promise
Never to be untrue
Until we're together
And I would be a fool to throw away my chances
The best shot that I ever had
And all that we could have
One of those romances
That's warmer with the good times
And grows stronger with the bad
Ooh Lord, I'm saving it
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
When you love somebody
Who makes you feel so glad
When you need somebody
You need your love just as bad
It's time for a promise
Never to be untrue
Until we're together
Oh, I'm saving it
Ooh baby, I'm saving it
Yes, that's all I wanna do, just save it
All I wanna do, sweet thing, is save it
Saving it, ooh baby, boy, I'm saving it
Only thing I want to do is save it
Sweet, sweet baby, I'm saving it
Saving my love
The lyrics to Patti LaBelle’s song “When You Love Somebody” can be interpreted as a message of love and commitment. The singer expresses the depth of her feelings for the person she loves and vows to wait for them. She acknowledges that there may be obstacles along the way but believes that their love is worth saving. The lines “When we're, our two / And I felt that I've known you for so long / One thing, I knew / It was lovin' that would last on and on” suggests that the singer has found her soulmate and is willing to wait for them until they can be together.
The lyrics also express the pain of being apart from someone you love. The lines “No tears, no signs / Only makes it so much harder to go on / Just take good care / And remember when you're feeling all alone / You'll be with me in my heart / And always on my mind” convey the emotions of longing and loneliness that the singer experiences when she cannot be with the person she loves. The song overall can be interpreted as a message of hope and perseverance in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
My love waits for you
I am waiting for you with my love, but I cannot force you to reciprocate.
There's nothing I can do
I am powerless over your feelings and actions.
So I'm holding back
I am not expressing my love fully because I am afraid of being hurt.
Afraid when I can't save it all
I am scared that my love will not be enough to keep us together.
This love I know
I have experienced love before, and I know how powerful and overwhelming it can be.
I'm saving it, you've got to keep
I am holding onto my love and am trusting that you will keep it safe.
I'm saving it, your love to me
I am waiting for your love in return, and am reserving my own love for when that time comes.
A sentimental love tonight to me
I am feeling emotional about my love, and am cherishing it deeply.
Every time it is when you love somebody
Loving someone is always full of challenges and uncertainties.
No tears, no signs
I am trying to be strong and not display outward signs of my sadness and heartbreak.
Only makes it so much harder to go on
Bottling up my emotions is making it even harder to move forward from this difficult situation.
Just take good care
I want you to be well and happy, even if it means not being with me.
And remember when you're feeling all alone
If you ever feel lonely, remember that my love for you is always present, no matter the distance between us.
You'll be with me in my heart
Even if we are apart physically, you will always be with me in my heart and thoughts.
And always on my mind
I think about you constantly, even when we are not together.
The only thing that keeps us apart is time
Our love is strong enough to overcome any obstacle, but we must be patient and wait for the right time to be together.
When you love somebody
The experience of loving someone is complex and often challenging.
Who makes you feel so glad
Being around someone you love brings you joy and happiness.
When you need somebody
Sometimes we all need someone to lean on and support us.
You need your love just as bad
Loving and being loved is a critical part of a fulfilling life.
It's time for a promise
We need to make a commitment to each other to be faithful and true.
Never to be untrue
We must never betray each other's trust or love.
Until we're together
We need to wait patiently until we can be together, and be faithful to each other in the meantime.
And I would be a fool to throw away my chances
If I gave up on our love, I would be deeply regretful and foolish.
The best shot that I ever had
Our love is the best opportunity I have ever had for a fulfilling and happy life.
And all that we could have
Our love has so much potential and possibility.
One of those romances
Our love could be a true fairytale romance.
That's warmer with the good times
Our love could bring even more warmth and happiness during good times.
And grows stronger with the bad
Our love will endure and grow stronger even during the tough and painful times.
Ooh Lord, I'm saving it
I am holding onto my love for you tightly, and will not let it go.
Yes, that's all I wanna do, just save it
All I want is to preserve and cherish my love for you, and be faithful to you always.
Oh, I'm saving it
I am reserving my love for you, and waiting patiently until we can be together.
Ooh baby, I'm saving it
My love for you is intense and powerful, and I am holding onto it until we can be together.
Only thing I want to do is save it
My only goal is to preserve and protect my love for you, until we can be together forever.
Sweet, sweet baby, I'm saving it
My love for you is sweet and pure, and I will hold onto it until we can be together.
Saving my love
I am preserving and protecting my love for you, even when we are apart.
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Written by: GRAHAM LYLE, JONATHAN BUTLER
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