I Just Want to Love You
Stanley Clarke George Duke Lyrics


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girl i got you on my mind
i need you all of the time

I just want to love you

give me a chance
you know i want your love
girl you know i would like to try
girl your love is just a bird we can fly




girl the smile is from the sun up above
i got to have all of your love

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Stanley Clarke and George Duke's song "I Just Want to Love You" express the intense desire and longing for love and affection from someone special. The singer expresses that he constantly thinks about this person and needs them all the time, highlighting the depth of his feelings for them. The chorus of the song, "I just want to love you," further emphasizes the singer's desire to have a romantic relationship with the person he is addressing in the lyrics. He pleads with this person to give him a chance and allow him to prove his love to them.


The second verse of the song goes on to describe the nature of the relationship that the singer is hoping to establish. He states that he would like to try and explore the possibilities of a relationship with this person, describing their love as something that can make them both soar like birds. The person's smile is compared to the warmth of the sun, highlighting the joy and happiness that the singer feels in their presence. Ultimately, he declares that he needs all of their love and affection, underlining the depth of his feelings.


Overall, the lyrics to "I Just Want to Love You" speak to the universal desire for love and affection, depicting the intensity and power of these emotions.


Line by Line Meaning

girl i got you on my mind
You are constantly on my thoughts, dear


i need you all of the time
I require your love every moment of my life


I just want to love you
My sole intention is to shower you with affection


give me a chance
Allow me the opportunity to prove my love for you


you know i want your love
I hope you realize how much I desire your affection


girl you know i would like to try
Dear, I truly wish to make an effort to win your love


girl your love is just a bird we can fly
Your love is like a bird that we can both soar with


girl the smile is from the sun up above
Your smile looks like it is brought down from the heavens themselves


i got to have all of your love
I cannot be content with anything less than your complete love and affection




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAVID MALLOY, EDDIE RABBITT, EVEN STEVENS

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LET'S BRING BACK THE 80'S POP JAZZ!!!

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@derekdauchan2741

Stanley Clarke has a great voice !
He and George Duke really struck gold with this album.

@devrenan

To Clarke it's so nature.

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Rip george duke❤

@MikeGiusti

Rest in peace, George. We miss you!

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Mike Giusti My God, Yes we do. 😞🙏🏾🎹🎶❤️

@jayskywalker5049

This actually a GREAT PIECE OF WORK ON THIS ALBUM THAT WAS SADLY OVERLOOKED

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