Oh My Love
Patti Labelle & The Bluebelles Lyrics

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My love
Sweet love
With you nothing else matters
You're my heart
And my heart is yours
My love
Sweet love
For me there's no one better

Cross my heart
I could not love you more
And I swear to you
There's no one more important
And I trust you with
My life
So I pledge my heart to you
My love
Sweet love
With you nothing else matters
You're my heart
And my heart is yours
My love
Sweet love
For me there's no one better
Cross my heart
I could not love you more
Cause with you
My world
Is filled with so much pleasure
When I'm blind
You are my eyes
So I pledge my trust to you
My love
Sweet love
With you nothing else matters
You're my heart
And my heart is yours
My love
Sweet love
For me there's no one better
Cross my heart
Said I could not love you more
And I swear to you
That I will always love you
And I trust you with my heart
So I pledge my world
I pledge my world
I pledge my world to you
My love
Sweet love
With you nothing else matters
You're my heart
And my, my heart is yours
Well, yes, sweet love
For me there's no one better
Cross my heart

I could not
I could not love you more

Overall Meaning

The song "My Love Sweet Love" by Patti LaBelle is a romantic ballad about two people in love. The lyrics express the intense feelings of devotion and loyalty that the singer has for her partner. She declares that with her love, nothing else in the world matters, and that her partner is the only one for her. The lines "Cross my heart / I could not love you more" emphasize the singer's complete commitment to her partner, and the phrase "I trust you with my life" reinforces the deep level of trust that exists between them.

The singer also acknowledges how her partner has enriched her life, saying "Cause with you / My world / Is filled with so much pleasure / When I'm blind / You are my eyes." This description of a partner filling the gaps and making life more enjoyable is a common theme in romantic ballads. The repetition of the phrase "My love / Sweet love" serves as a constant reminder of the subject matter and reinforces the romantic tone of the song.

Interestingly, "My Love Sweet Love" was not originally written for Patti LaBelle. The song was actually penned by James "Jimmy Jam" Harris III and Terry Lewis for the soundtrack to the 1997 film "Addicted to Love," but it did not end up being used. Patti LaBelle recorded the song for her 1998 album "Flame," and it became a top ten hit on the adult contemporary chart.

Line by Line Meaning

My love
This song is an expression of the singer's love for someone special.

Sweet love
The love being referred to in this song is sweet and genuine.

With you nothing else matters
The person the singer loves is the most important thing in their life.

You're my heart
The person the singer loves is at the center of their emotions and feelings.

And my heart is yours
The person the singer loves has their heart and affection completely.

For me there's no one better
The person the singer loves is the best thing that ever happened to them.

Cross my heart
The singer is making a sincere promise or pledge.

I could not love you more
The singer's love for the person they are addressing is already at its maximum.

And I swear to you There's no one more important
The person the singer loves is the most important thing in their life.

And I trust you with My life
The singer has complete trust and faith in the person they love.

So I pledge my heart to you
The singer is dedicating themselves to the person they love.

Cause with you My world Is filled with so much pleasure
The person the singer loves brings immense joy and happiness in their life.

When I'm blind You are my eyes
The person the singer loves guides and supports them when they are in trouble or need.

So I pledge my trust to you
The singer is committing trust and loyalty to the person they love.

Said I could not love you more
The singer reiterates the intensity of their love for the person they are addressing.

And I swear to you That I will always love you
The singer promises that their love will endure and last forever.

And I trust you with my heart
The singer has complete trust and faith in the person they love.

So I pledge my world I pledge my world I pledge my world to you
The singer is making a strong commitment and dedicating their entire world to the person they love.

Well, yes, sweet love
A reaffirmation of the love being referred to in the song.

I could not I could not love you more
The depth of the singer's love for the person they are addressing is immeasurable.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: KENNETH EDMONDS

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