I Was Made to Love Her
The Beach Boys Lyrics


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I was born in Lil' Rock
Had a childhood sweetheart
We were always hand in hand
I was 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 boohooed it
But I told them time and time again
"Don't you know I was made to love her
Built a world all around her"
Yah! 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 loves 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 loves 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!
Ah, I was made to love her
Built my world all around her
Hey, hey, hey
Oo baby, I was made to please her
You know Stevie ain't gonna leave her, no
Hey, hey, hey
Oo wee baby, my baby loves me
My baby needs me




Hey, hey, hey
Oo my baby loves me

Overall Meaning

The Beach Boys's song "I Was Made to Love Her" is a classic love song that tells the story of a man who was born in Little Rock and had a childhood sweetheart named Suzy who he loved even as a child. Despite his parent's objections to their relationship, the man knew that he was made to love Suzy and built his world all around her. The woman became his inspiration and he showed his appreciation for her love through the years. Their love grew like a sweet magnolia tree, and the man knew that his baby loved him and needed him.


The lyrics illustrate the singer's intense love and devotion for his partner. The song expresses the feeling that love is not something that can be controlled or denied, but rather it is something that exists naturally and powerfully. The lyric's focus on the intensity and unstoppable nature of the relationship is reflected in its upbeat, energetic rhythm, and the joyful feel of the song. It is a classic love song that exemplifies the passion and intensity of youthful love.


Line by Line Meaning

I was born in Lil' Rock
I originated in Little Rock, Arkansas


Had a childhood sweetheart
I had a lover in my early years


We were always hand in hand
We were often holding hands


I was hightop shoes and shirt tails
I wore high-top shoes and shirts tucked in


Suzy was in pig tails
My lover wore her hair in pigtails


I know I loved her even then
I was already in love with her in my youth


You know my papa disapproved it
My father did not approve of our relationship


My mama boohooed it
My mother was emotionally hurt by our relationship


But I told them time and time again
I explained the depth of my love multiple times


"Don't you know I was made to love her
I was created specifically to love my sweetheart


Built a world all around her"
I constructed an entire world revolving around her


Yah! Hey, hey, hey
Expressing excitement and enthusiasm


She's been my inspiration
My love has been the source of my inspiration


Showed appreciation
She displayed gratitude for my love


For the love I gave her through the years
For the love and commitment I showed her over the years


Like a sweet magnolia tree
My love grew like a delicate and beautiful magnolia tree


My love blossomed tenderly
My love for her bloomed with gentleness and care


My life grew sweeter through the years
My life became more pleasant and enjoyable over time


I know that my baby loves me
I am aware of the depth of love that she holds for me


My baby needs me
She relies on me for emotional support and affection


That's why we made it through the years
Our love endured because of our mutual devotion and commitment to each other


Worship and adore her
I hold her in high esteem and honor her above all others


All through thick and thin
We have remained together through good and bad times


Our love just won't end
Our love is indestructible and cannot be broken


'Cause I love my baby, love my baby. Ah!
I am deeply in love with my sweetheart


I was knee high to a chicken
I was very young when I first fell in love


When that love bug bit me
I was instantly smitten with my sweetheart


I had the fever with each passing year
My love for her only grew more intense over time


Oh, even if the mountain tumbles
Despite any obstacles that may come our way


If this whole world crumbles
Even if the entire world falls apart


By her side I'll still be standing there
I will always be there for her no matter what


I was made to live for her, yeah!
My purpose in life is to serve and live for her


Oo baby, I was made to please her
My focus is on pleasing and taking care of my sweetheart


You know Stevie ain't gonna leave her, no
I will never abandon my love


Oo wee baby, my baby loves me
My sweetheart deeply loves and cherishes me


My baby needs me
My love relies on me for support and affection


Oo my baby loves me
My sweetheart loves me deeply




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Henry Cosby, Lula Mae Hardaway, Sylvia Moy, Stevie Wonder

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