In June 1988, Forever Your Girl was released, along with the follow-up single "The Way That You Love Me." Virgin and Abdul's producers felt that it was necessary to remix the song for its single release, hence the addition of (It's Just) to the song's title; also, Karyn White's "The Way You Love Me" was out at this time, thus helping to avoid confusion among consumers. The song failed to attract much attention, despite its dance-pop remix, and it further alienated the small R&B fan base that "Knocked Out" had generated. The song stalled at #88 on the Billboard Hot 100.
In the UK, "The Way That You Love Me" was also Abdul's second single release, following "Knocked Out" in 1988. It failed to chart in the Top 100, although after the success of "Straight Up," "Forever Your Girl" and the rerelease of "Knocked Out" in 1989, this song was also rereleased but it was not a success. It charted at #86 on 25 November 1989, going on to peak at #74 the following week, becoming Abdul's least successful single in the UK.
In the autumn of 1989 in the US, "The Way That You Love Me" was rereleased in its original edit. This time, it became a huge success, peaking at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 on December 2, 1989, blocked from the top by Milli Vanilli's "Blame It On The Rain." It was subsequently included as the demonstration song on several Casio keyboards (e.g. CT-670 ToneBank Keyboard).
The Way That You Love Me
Paula Abdul Lyrics
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It ain't the things that you buy
It ain't your house on the hill
It ain't the plane that you fly
It ain't your black limousine
It ain't your ninety-foot yacht
It ain't the things that you'll get
It ain't the money or the diamond rings
Honey I ain't impressed with your material things
It's the way that you love me
It's just the way that you love me
It ain't your friends at the top
It ain't their fortune and fame
It ain't your heavy connections
It ain't the Hollywood game
Ain't famous people or the parties they throw
Honey I ain't impressed with all the people you know
It's just the way that you love me (In the heat of the night)
It's just the way that you love me (Baby)
It's just the way that you love me (When you're loving me right)
It's just the way that you love me (Baby)
It's just the way that you love me (And the things that you do)
It's just the way that you love me (Baby)
It's just the way that you love me (Make me crazy for you)
It's just the way that you love me
It ain't the trips to Brazil
It ain't the weekends in Rome
It ain't the French Riviera
You know I'd rather stay home
Ain't the Bahamas
It ain't Monaco
Honey I ain't impressed
With all the places we go
The way that you love me (It ain't the money)
It's just the way that you love me (Or the diamond rings)
The way that you love me (Ain't what you buy me baby)
It's just the way that you love me (Ain't material things)
The way that you love me (Ain't your Maserati)
It's just the way that you love me (Your house on the hill)
The way that you love me (It ain't the parties)
It's just the way that you love me (Or the trips to Brazil)
It's just the way that you love me
The way that you love me
The way that you love me
It's just the way that you love me
In the song "The Way That You Love Me" by Paula Abdul, the lyrics are a testament to the power of love over material possessions. It doesn't matter how much money the person has, the things they own, or the places they go - it's all about the way they love her. Paula emphasizes that she's not impressed with superficial things; it's truly the love of the person that matters. The verse is driving home the point that in terms of what matters most in a relationship, material things are irrelevant. The chorus, repeated throughout the song, reinforces this message that love is the most important thing and that it conquers all. Paula sings about the way that her lover makes her feel and how that love is what truly binds them together.
Line by Line Meaning
It ain't the clothes that you wear
Your fashion style doesn't impress me
It ain't the things that you buy
Your wealth or shopping spree doesn't sway me
It ain't your house on the hill
Your luxurious residence is not a factor for me
It ain't the plane that you fly
Your private jet doesn't make a difference to me
It ain't your black limousine
Your choice of car doesn't matter to me
It ain't your ninety-foot yacht
Your extravagant possession of a yacht doesn't impress me
It ain't the things that you'll get
Your promises of lavish gifts don't mean anything to me
It ain't the things that you got
Your current material possessions don't sway me
It ain't the money or the diamond rings
Your financial wealth or jewelry collection doesn't sway me
Honey I ain't impressed with your material things
I'm not impressed with any of your material possessions
It ain't your friends at the top
Your connections with famous people don't impress me
It ain't their fortune and fame
Your friends' fame and wealth don't sway me
It ain't your heavy connections
Your powerful acquaintances don't impress me
It ain't the Hollywood game
Your involvement in the entertainment industry doesn't matter to me
Ain't famous people or the parties they throw
The people you know in the entertainment industry and their parties don't impress me
Honey I ain't impressed with all the people you know
I'm not impressed with any of your connections with famous people or their parties
It's just the way that you love me (In the heat of the night)
The thing that impresses me is the way you love me when we are intimate
It's just the way that you love me (Baby)
The thing that matters to me is the way you love me, baby
It's just the way that you love me (When you're loving me right)
The thing that impresses me is the way you love me when you are doing it right
It's just the way that you love me (Baby)
The only thing that truly matters to me is the way you love me, baby
It's just the way that you love me (And the things that you do)
The things that really impress me are the things you do because you love me
It's just the way that you love me (Baby)
The only thing that really matters is the way you love me, baby
It's just the way that you love me (Make me crazy for you)
The thing that impresses me is the way your love makes me crazy for you
It's just the way that you love me
The only thing that really matters is the way you love me
It ain't the trips to Brazil
Traveling to exotic locations doesn't impress me
It ain't the weekends in Rome
Your plans for a weekend in Rome don't excite me
It ain't the French Riviera
Your idea of visiting the French Riviera isn't impressive
You know I'd rather stay home
I prefer staying at home over traveling to fancy places
Ain't the Bahamas
Traveling to the Bahamas doesn't sway me
It ain't Monaco
Your idea of visiting Monaco doesn't impress me
Honey I ain't impressed
None of your travel plans impress me
With all the places we go
I'm not impressed with all of the places you take me
It's just the way that you love me (It ain't the money)
The thing that matters is your love, not money
It's just the way that you love me (Or the diamond rings)
The thing that impresses me is your love, not diamond jewelry
The way that you love me (Ain't what you buy me baby)
Your love isn't measured by the things you buy me, baby
It's just the way that you love me (Ain't material things)
The thing that matters to me is your love, not material possessions
The way that you love me (Ain't your Maserati)
Your love isn't measured by the car you own
It's just the way that you love me (Your house on the hill)
The thing that impresses me is your love, not your luxurious residence
The way that you love me (It ain't the parties)
The thing that matters to me is your love, not party invitations
It's just the way that you love me (Or the trips to Brazil)
The only thing that influences my feelings is the way you love me, not exotic trips
It's just the way that you love me
The only thing that truly matters is your love for me
The way that you love me
Ultimately, what truly impresses me and matters to me is the way you love me
The way that you love me
All other things that you do or offer me are irrelevant
It's just the way that you love me
Your love is the only thing that matters
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: OLIVER J. LEIBER
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