Thank You Love
Stevie Wonder Lyrics


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Thank you love
You made me happy in so many ways
Through all my sweet and tender yesterdays
You were the sunshine I needed love

You were there
You warmed my heart when troubled skies would come
You were my one and only faithful one
I wanna really, really thank you love

Whoa, oh
Thank you love
With all my heart and soul I thank you love
Each day that comes and goes I thank you love
I thank you 'cause you gave me true love, whoa

I was lost
Somewhere along life's road I was lost
And on that lonesome road our bridges crossed
You showed me the way to tender love, oh

It's a miracle
Just like the sunshine makes the flower grow
That's just the way you change my whole life show
Through the sunshine of your tender love, whoa

Thank you love (thank you love)
With every breath I take I thank you love
With every new day break I thank you love
I thank you 'cause you gave me true love

Oh my darling, when I'm down
You'll gently squeeze these hands of mine
And I feel just like a child at Christmas time
'Cause I could feel the nearness of your love

Oh my darling I've been blessed (thank you love)
A precious thing this is that I possess
You fill this heart of mine with happiness
I wanna really really thank you love

Oh my baby thank you love (thank you love)
With all my heart and soul I thank you love
Each day that comes and goes I thank you love




I thank you 'cause you gave me true true love
Thank you, thank you, thank you

Overall Meaning

The song "Thank You Love" by Stevie Wonder is a heartfelt expression of gratitude towards his lover for all the ways she has brought sunshine into his life. He acknowledges that she has been a constant source of happiness and warmth, especially during the difficult times when troubled skies would come. The love he receives from her has been a guiding light, showing him the way to a life filled with tenderness and true love. In essence, the song is a testament to the power of love to transform one's life and make everything seem brighter.


The lyrics are a beautiful expression of the love that Stevie Wonder feels for his significant other, and the way that she has changed his life for the better. The comparison of her love to the warmth of the sun and the miracle that makes flowers bloom emphasizes just how much she has impacted his life. The repeated refrain of "thank you love" reinforces the message of gratitude and appreciation that he feels towards her. The song is not just a romantic ballad, but it also speaks to the universal need for love and how it can brighten even the darkest days.


Line by Line Meaning

Thank you love
Expressing gratitude for the love received


You made me happy in so many ways
Love brought happiness in various aspects of life


Through all my sweet and ender yesterdays
Love was present during sweet and tender moments in the past


You were the sunshine I needed love
Love was the source of warmth and brightness needed in life


You were there
Love was always present and reliable


You warmed my heart when troubled skies would come
Love provided comfort during difficult times


You were my one and only faithful one
Love was the only true and loyal partner


I wanna really really thank you love
Emphasizing the desire to sincerely express gratitude for the love received


With all my heart and soul I thank you love
Thanking love with complete sincerity and appreciation


Each day that comes and goes I thank you love
Every day, love is appreciated and thanked for being present


I thank you 'cause you gave me true love
The gratitude is because love was genuine and authentic


I was lost
Feeling directionless and disoriented in life


Somewhere along life's road I was lost
Feeling lost at some point in the journey of life


And on that lonesome road our bridges crossed
Love intersected with life during a difficult period


You showed me the way to tender love
Love helped find a path to gentle and caring affection


It's a miracle
The impact of love feels like a wondrous and extraordinary event


Just like the sunshine makes the flower grow
Love's effect is similar to how sunlight helps flowers thrive


That's just the way you change my whole life show
Love transformed and improved life drastically


Oh my darling, When I'm down
Addressing the loved one as a term of endearment


You'll gently squeeze these hands of mine
Love provides physical touch and comfort


And I feel just like a child at Christmas time
The joy and excitement of love are similar to that of a child on Christmas


'cause I could feel the nearness of your love
The presence of love feels close and strong


Oh my darling I've been blessed
Feeling fortunate and grateful for the presence of love


A precious thing is this that I possess
Love is treasured and valued highly


Could fill this heart on mine with happiness
Love brings immense joy and fulfillment to the heart


Oh my baby thank you love
Expressing appreciation to the loved one as a term of endearment


I thank you 'cause you gave me true true love
Appreciating the love for being genuine and authentic


Thank you, thank you, thank you
Reiterating the expression of gratitude for the love received




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Stevie Wonder, Henry Cosby, Sylvia Moy

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