I Was Made To Love Her
Stevie Wonder Lyrics


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I was born in Little Rock
Had a childhood sweetheart
We were always hand in hand
I wore hightop shoes and shirt tails
Suzy was in pig tails
I know I loved her even then

You know my papa disapproved it
My mama boo-hooed it
But I told them time and time again
"Don't you know, I was made to love her
Built my world all around her"
Yeah, hey, hey, hey

She's been my inspiration
Showed appreciation
For the love I gave her through the years
Like a sweet magnolia tree
My love blossomed tenderly
My life grew sweeter through the years

I know that my baby love me
My baby needs me
That's why we made it through the years
I was made to love her
Worship and adore her
Hey, hey, hey

All through thick and thin
Our love just won't end
'Cause I love my baby, love my baby, ah
My baby love me
My baby needs me
And I know I ain't going nowhere

I was knee-high to a chicken
When that love bug bit me
I had the fever with each passing year
Oh, even if the mountain tumbles
If this whole world crumbles
By her side, I'll still be standing there

'Cause I was made to love her
I was made to live for her, yeah, hey, hey, hey
Ah, I was made to love her
Built my world all around her
Hey, hey, hey

Ooh, baby, I was made to please her




You know Stevie ain't gonna leave her, no
Hey, hey, hey, ooh-wee, baby

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "I Was Made to Love Her" by Stevie Wonder tell the story of a love that has stood the test of time. The song begins with the singer sharing his childhood memories of growing up with his sweetheart Suzy. Even though their families disapproved of their relationship, the singer proclaims that he was "made to love her" and built his world around her.


Throughout the years, Suzy has been the singer's inspiration, and he has shown her appreciation for the love she gave him. Their love is compared to a sweet magnolia tree, blossoming tenderly over time. The singer knows that his baby loves him and needs him and that they'll always be together.


The lyrics are a testament to the power of love, even in the face of disapproval and obstacles. The song's catchy melody and upbeat tempo add to the joyful mood of the lyrics. The repeated refrain of "hey, hey, hey" adds to the song's upbeat nature and invites the listener to sing along.


Line by Line Meaning

I was born in Little Rock
I came into this world in the city of Little Rock, Arkansas.


Had a childhood sweetheart
During my youth, I had a girlfriend who I loved deeply.


We were always hand in hand
We were inseparable and always together.


I wore hightop shoes and shirt tails
I used to dress in a typical fashion for boys my age, with high-top shoes and shirt tails.


Suzy was in pig tails
My girlfriend's name was Suzy and she wore her hair in pigtails.


I know I loved her even then
I was sure of my love for her even at such a young age.


You know my papa disapproved it
My father strongly disapproved of my relationship with Suzy.


My mama boo-hooed it
My mother cried about it, but was not as strongly opposed as my father.


But I told them time and time again
I repeatedly tried to convince my parents that my love for Suzy was real and should be respected.


"Don't you know, I was made to love her
I was created to love Suzy, and nothing can change that.


Built my world all around her"
My life was structured completely around my love for her.


Yeah, hey, hey, hey
An exclamation of happiness and satisfaction with my love for Suzy.


She's been my inspiration
Suzy has been my source of inspiration and motivation for much of my life.


Showed appreciation
She has shown gratitude for the love I have given her over the years.


For the love I gave her through the years
I have given Suzy a great deal of love and care throughout our relationship.


Like a sweet magnolia tree
My love for Suzy grew steadily and strongly, like a magnolia tree.


My love blossomed tenderly
My love for Suzy grew gently and delicately.


My life grew sweeter through the years
My life has become even more fulfilling and enjoyable because of my love for Suzy.


I know that my baby love me
I am certain that Suzy loves me deeply.


My baby needs me
Suzy relies on me for support and love.


That's why we made it through the years
Our relationship has lasted so long because we truly love and need each other.


Worship and adore her
I hold Suzy in the highest esteem and respect and deeply love her.


All through thick and thin
Our love has endured through both good times and bad.


Our love just won't end
Our love for each other will never disappear or fade away.


'Cause I love my baby, love my baby, ah
I am deeply in love with Suzy and will always cherish her.


I was knee-high to a chicken
I was very young when I first fell in love with Suzy.


When that love bug bit me
I fell deeply in love with Suzy, and it changed my life forever.


I had the fever with each passing year
My love for Suzy only grew stronger with each year that passed.


Oh, even if the mountain tumbles
Even if everything falls apart and the world crumbles around us,


If this whole world crumbles
Even if the entire world ends or is destroyed,


By her side, I'll still be standing there
I will always be by Suzy's side and love her no matter what happens.


I was made to live for her, yeah, hey, hey, hey
My life's purpose is to live for Suzy and love her completely.


Ooh, baby, I was made to please her
My greatest desire is to make Suzy happy and to please her in any way I can.


You know Stevie ain't gonna leave her, no
I will never leave Suzy or abandon her, no matter what happens in life.


Hey, hey, hey, ooh-wee, baby
An expression of joy and excitement about my love for Suzy.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Henry Cosby, Lula Mae Hardaway, Sylvia Moy, Stevie Wonder

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Comments from YouTube:

Definitive1

God Bless Stevie Wonder. He’s given us 60 years of his heart & soul through music and he’s only 72. A true icon, and more importantly a beautiful, caring, & loving human being.

I Hate Google

My goodness Stevie sends chills every time

sylart57

Even as a child, I was always drawn to the bass line of this song!!! Complex, yes!! Genius, hell yes!!! James Jamerson was the Motown Sound!!!

Rico T

Brilliant. Just brilliant, an outstanding classic by Stevie Wonder and that bassline by James Jamerson was just fantastic. When this came out, Stevie Wonder was just 17. A true musical genius, a God given talent, a special, special talent.

retepoteil

Heard this song years ago and absolutely loved it and had know idea it was Stevie wonder. So glad I can listen to this masterpiece whenever I want now

Nina513

You betta sing, Lil’ Stevie! ❤️‍🔥
The fact that he was a kid singing with such conviction about love as if he was a grown man. Genius!

John Walter

they said the same about Micheal Jackson

Lesley Cooper

That bass line sends you into musical ecstasy

Rainbow Flower

Honestly 🙌😫💜💜

DOC231520002

The late great James Jamerson!

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