Keep on Loving You
R.E.O. Speedwagon Lyrics
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There was somethin' missin'
You should have known by the tone of my voice, maybe
But you didn't listen
You played dead, but you never bled
Instead you laid still in the grass, all coiled up and hissin'
And though I know all about those men
'Cause it was us
Baby, way before then, and we're still together
And I meant
Every word I said
When I said that I loved you I meant that I loved you forever
And I'm gonna keep on lovin' you
'Cause it's the only thing I want to do
I don't want to sleep, I just want to keep on lovin' you
And I meant
Every word I said
When I said that I loved you I meant that I loved you forever
And I'm gonna keep on lovin' you
'Cause it's the only thing I want to do
I don't want to sleep, I just want to keep on lovin' you
Baby, I'm gonna keep on loving you
'Cause it's the only thing I wanna do
I don't want to sleep, I just want to keep on lovin' you
In "Keep On Loving You," R.E.O. Speedwagon sings about the devotion and commitment two people have for each other in a relationship. The song begins with the singer indicating that he has been looking for something that is missing in his life. He believes that his partner should have been able to recognize this by the tone of his voice, but instead, she did not listen and played dead. The singer notes that his partner never bled and was all coiled up, hissing like a snake. Despite his partner's lack of awareness, the two are still together and in love. The song is an affirmative statement of love, with the singer stating that he meant every word when he said he loved her and will continue to do so.
The song's core message is that love can never be taken for granted, and both partners need to work hard to keep it alive. The singer demonstrates his love as a conscious, active decision rather than an uncontrollable emotion. The lyrics also suggest that love is not a guarantee, and that it requires effort and work from both parties to maintain a successful relationship. Despite this, the singer is determined to keep loving his partner and will not give up.
Line by Line Meaning
You should have seen by the look in my eyes, baby
There was a visible feeling of emptiness or something missing in my eyes that expressed a warning
There was somethin' missin'
I felt that something important was missing in our relationship
You should have known by the tone of my voice, maybe
Perhaps you could have picked up on my hint from the change in my tone of voice
But you didn't listen
You chose to ignore my clue and didn't pay heed to my concern
You played dead, but you never bled
You pretended to be unresponsive or inactive, but without getting hurt
Instead you laid still in the grass, all coiled up and hissin'
Instead, you lay still and barely reacted, like a snake waiting in the grass to strike or attack
And though I know all about those men
Even though I may have knowledge and experience with other guys
Still I don't remember
I still don't recall any of them being as important as you to me
'Cause it was us
Our relationship stood out and was unique, due to our strong bond and history
Baby, way before then, and we're still together
We have been together for a long time, since before that point, and we still remain a couple
And I meant
I genuinely intended and affirmed
Every word I said
Each and every statement I made
When I said that I loved you I meant that I loved you forever
I expressed that my love for you was enduring and that I still feel it to this day
And I'm gonna keep on lovin' you
I will continue to love you without wavering
'Cause it's the only thing I want to do
Loving you is my sole ambition and desire
I don't want to sleep, I just want to keep on lovin' you
I don't want to waste any time resting or sleeping, instead, I want to dedicate it all to being with and loving you
Baby, I'm gonna keep on loving you
I assure you that my love for you is persistent and everlasting
'Cause it's the only thing I wanna do
My only desire is to continue loving you, despite any obstacles that come our way
I don't want to sleep, I just want to keep on lovin' you
My commitment to you signifies that I will not waste any time sleeping, instead, I want to dedicate it all to being with and loving you
Lyrics © OBO APRA/AMCOS
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@user-wj7ds8lk8p
This was my wife's and my first dance at our wedding reception in 1984 and we're still together in 2023.
@genzowakabayashi4980
So romantic đđ
@albertomenendez3186
Excelente tema que escogieron.... !!! Muchas felicidades por los años cumplidos como matrimonio que viva el amor !!!
@danielzinhoblitzo6060
parabĂ©ns prcasal que vocĂȘs fiquem muito tempo juntos
@jacquelinehayes5377
Sameđđ»
@hollybutler3604
This song is about his wife banging other men before they got married and he married her anyway cause he told her he'd love her forever no matter what đŹ
@marilynmanord1790
My wonderful husband loved Reo Speedwagon may he RIP until we are together again.
@joelmaqueira4851
LOVE AND PRAYERS!
@Richard-dp4fl
Hey Marilyn bless you sister...đŹđ§âïžâïž
@faputa4762
But the Speedwagon foundation keeps on.