Love Unconditionally
SWV Lyrics
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Friends always said I was too naughty
Cause I loved with all I've got
Never think of holdin' back
I won't let fear control me
I've come to know a little 'bout love, you see?
I know it don't come around every day, especially for me
So I'm standin' here, playin' for keeps
Could you be?
Be the one for me
That is really all I need (need)
Someone to love me unconditionally (unconditionally)
Could this be?
Be the one for me
That is really all I need (all I need)
Someone I can love unconditionally
Never been the frontin' type cause I believe
What you put up is what you will receive
And I'm giving everything I've got to give
It's the only way I know how to live
And I've been through ups and downs
And I'll break some lonely nights
And even when tears was dryin'
My soul was dead and cryin'
But I'll never get back on this thing
No matter what the joy or pain
Could you be?
Be the one for me (baby, you're the one for me)
That is really all I need (need)
Someone to love me unconditionally
Could this be? (Could this be?)
Be the one for me (the one for me)
That is really all I need
Someone I can love unconditionally
Is this reality or am I dreaming?
Cause what I feel right now may not be what I see
Are you the one that I've been waiting for?
And if you are, my heart's all yours
Could you be?
Be the one for me
That is really all I need (all I need)
Someone to love me unconditionally (unconditionally)
Could this be?
Be the one for me
That is really all I need
Someone I can love unconditionally (unconditionally)
Could you be? (Could you be?)
Be the one for me (be the one for me, babe)
That is really all I need (all I need)
Someone to love me unconditionally (unconditionally)
Could this be?
Be the one for me
That is really all I need
Someone I can love unconditionally
The song "Love Unconditionally" by SWV is a passionate love ballad expressing the desire for a deep, unconditional love that will last through ups and downs. The lyrics convey a sense of vulnerability and openness, as the singer admits to having loved deeply in the past and being willing to give everything in a new relationship. The line "Never been the searchin' type, no, not me" suggests that the singer has been content with being single in the past, but now is ready to take a chance on love. They are willing to be vulnerable and open, knowing that this is the only way to truly experience the joy and beauty of love.
The chorus repeats the main theme of the song, which is the need for someone who will love unconditionally. There is a sense of urgency and yearning in the vocals as the singer pleads for their potential partner to be "the one" who will fulfill this need for unconditional love. The bridge contains a self-reflective moment, where the singer questions whether what they are feeling is real or a dream. They wonder if this person they have found could truly be the one they have been waiting for, and offer up their heart in the process. The song ends with the refrain of the chorus, leaving the listener with a sense of hope and possibility.
Line by Line Meaning
Never been the searchin' type, no, not me
I've never actively searched for love before.
Friends always said I was too naughty
My friends always thought I was too eager to love.
Cause I loved with all I've got
Never think of holdin' back
I gave my all in every relationship and never held anything back.
I won't let fear control me
I won't let fear stop me from loving again.
I've come to know a little 'bout love, you see?
I've learned a lot about love through my experiences.
I know it don't come around every day, especially for me
I know that true love is rare, and it's even rarer for me.
So I'm standin' here, playin' for keeps
I'm here to find someone to love for life.
And I hope you feel the same about me
I hope you feel the same way about me.
Could you be?
Be the one for me
That is really all I need (need)
Someone to love me unconditionally (unconditionally)
Are you the one for me? Someone to love me without any conditions.
Never been the frontin' type cause I believe
What you put up is what you will receive
I believe that you get out what you put in.
And I'm giving everything I've got to give
It's the only way I know how to live
I'm giving everything I have to give, because it's the only way I know how to live.
And I've been through ups and downs
And I'll break some lonely nights
And even when tears was dryin'
My soul was dead and cryin'
I've been through a lot in my life, including loneliness and heartbreak, and it's taken a toll on my soul.
But I'll never get back on this thing
No matter what the joy or pain
But I won't give up on love, no matter how much joy or pain it brings.
Is this reality or am I dreaming?
Cause what I feel right now may not be what I see
I'm not sure if what I'm feeling is real, or if it's just my imagination.
Are you the one that I've been waiting for?
And if you are, my heart's all yours
Are you the one I've been waiting for? If you are, I'm all yours.
Could you be?
Be the one for me
That is really all I need (all I need)
Someone to love me unconditionally (unconditionally)
Are you the one for me? Someone to love me without any conditions.
Could this be?
Be the one for me
That is really all I need
Someone I can love unconditionally (unconditionally)
Could you be the one for me? Someone I can love without any conditions.
Could you be? (Could you be?)
Be the one for me (be the one for me, babe)
That is really all I need (all I need)
Someone to love me unconditionally (unconditionally)
Are you the one for me? Someone to love me without any conditions.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: IVAN BARIAS, CARVIN HAGGINS, JEAN EVALYN NORRIS, LEONARD STEPHENS
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Algie Thomas
Still Sounds Wayyyyyy Better Than So Called R&B Slow Jams Being Played On Radio Today
Tee Nicole
It’s 2022 and I love this song!!!!!! The beat, vocals, everything is just so beautiful.
HAVE HOPE
I agree this song is the bomb 💣 😍
HAVE HOPE
Spread the gospel jesus DIED for us so repent and spread the word of God
BeUnique
I just can't stop listening to this song.
SWV the best female group of all time then, and now.
SAS Palace
Me either😅
Myesha Jarrell
I love how they've kept their music in their roots.
Myesha Queen
Hey Myesha. My name is Myesha and I'm probably SWVs # 1 fans 😂
Sheena Chanel
I will always love them they are the best female group EVER !
Professor Xaviour
Sheena Williams I really try to educate these fools and brainwashed minions who let the media and financial success of tlc and destiny child! those groups are pop groups so singing pop songs!
but swv sings that soul music that only black people can truly feel!!
plus you can listen to new beginnings and it's about time all the way through without skipping one song! can't say that with tlc or destiny albums!!