Unconditional Love
The Hi-Five Lyrics


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I will climb the highest peak
Swim the deepest sea
I will cross the desert land
I would do anything for your love, yeah
(Unconditional love)

Oh oh oh
I need unconditional love

Baby, once is not enough
(No)
I can't live without your love
(Oh, yeah)
Between the heavens up above
(Conditional)
Conditional love

Some people say that I'm just an old fashioned guy
But I believe in love and all that it means
I can never say no to anything that you ask
And I really hope that you would do the same for me, yeah yeah yeah
How far will you go

It's about trust and honesty
And that's the way it's supposed to be
Unconditional love
(How far will you go, girl)
It's about time and sacrifice
(Time)
(Sacrifice)
We pay the price, it's do or die
(Do or die)
Unconditional love
(Unconditional love)

I don't know what to do
Girl, I'm head over heels in love with you
And I need to know
What it means to you, oh oh

With all this madness goin' 'round
I really think it's time that we settle down
Be my only girl and I'll be your only man
Tell me, girl

It's about trust and honesty
And that's the way it's supposed to be
Unconditional love
(Tell me how far will you go, girl)
It's about time and sacrifice
(Time)
(Sacrifice)
We pay the price, it's do or die
(Do or die)
Unconditional love
(I need an unconditional love, I will be there for you, baby)

It's about trust and honesty
And that's the way it's supposed to be
(And that's the way it's supposed to be)
Unconditional love
(Unconditional, girl, I'll be right there for you)
It's about time and sacrifice
(Time)
(Sacrifice)
We pay the price, it's do or die
(Do or die)
Unconditional love
(I need an unconditional love, how far will you go)

I will climb the highest peak
Swim the deepest sea
I will cross the desert land
I would do anything for your love, yeah
(Would you do the same for me)

It's about trust
(Girl, now more than ever)
(It's important for couples to stay together)
(You know, with all this madness goin' around)
(You don't know what's gonna happen)

It's about time
(You see, baby, you need somebody in your corner)
(A man that's gonna stand by you when times get tough)
(And no matter what happens I'll be there for you)
(Can you say the same)

Baby, once is not enough
(No)
I can't live without your love
(Live without your love)
Between the heavens up above
(Heavens up above)
Conditional love
(Oh yeah)

Baby, once is not enough
(Once is not enough)
I can't live without your love
(Live without your love, baby)
Between the heavens up above
(Yeah)
Conditional love

It's about trust and honesty
(Trust)
(Honesty)
And that's the way it's supposed to be
(You and me)
(Baby)
Unconditional love
(Unconditional love, girl)
It's about time and sacrifice
(Oh)
We pay the price, it's do or die
(Yeah)
Unconditional love
(Unconditional love, my my my my my my baby)

It's about trust and honesty
(Trust)
(Honesty)
And that's the way it's supposed to be
(That's the way)
(Baby)
Unconditional love
(Unconditional love, my my my my my my my my my baby)
It's about time and sacrifice
(Time)
(Sacrifice)
We pay the price, it's do or die




(Do or die)
Unconditional love

Overall Meaning

The Hi-Five's song Unconditional Love is about the importance of trust, honesty, sacrifice, and commitment in a relationship. The singer declares that he would go to great lengths to show his love, even if it means climbing the highest peak, swimming the deepest sea, or crossing the desert land. He believes in unconditional love, which is a love that does not come with any conditions or constraints. He acknowledges that some people may think he is old-fashioned for believing in such a love, but he believes in it and wants to make it work in his relationship.


The singer asks his partner how far she is willing to go to show her love and emphasizes that it requires trust and sacrifice. He also asks her to settle down with him and be his only girl. He emphasizes that the relationship is about trust, honesty, and time, and that the couple must pay the price to make it work. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the importance of unconditional love, trust, honesty, and sacrifice in a relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

I will climb the highest peak
I am willing to go to great lengths for your love


Swim the deepest sea
I am willing to undertake even the toughest challenges for your love


I will cross the desert land
I am ready to face any obstacle that comes in the way of our love


I would do anything for your love, yeah
I am willing to do anything and everything for your love


Oh oh oh
Expressing a feeling of deep longing and desire


I need unconditional love
I am looking for a love that is pure and unconditional


Baby, once is not enough
I want to experience your love time and again, I am never going to be satiated with just one experience


(No)
Used to reinforce the previous statement - I need more than just one instance of your love


I can't live without your love
Your love has become an essential part of my life and I can't imagine living without it


(Oh, yeah)
Used as an interjection to express agreement or enthusiasm


Between the heavens up above
Used as a metaphor for the depth of love - it goes beyond the Earth and is as vast as the universe


(Conditional)
Qualifying the nature of love, suggesting that there may be limits and expectations


Conditional love
Love that comes with conditions and expectations


Some people say that I'm just an old fashioned guy
I am often criticized for my traditional beliefs and values


But I believe in love and all that it means
Despite criticism, I stand by my belief in the power and purity of love


I can never say no to anything that you ask
I am always ready to fulfill your wishes and desires


And I really hope that you would do the same for me, yeah yeah yeah
I expect that you reciprocate my feelings and my actions for you


How far will you go
Asking the partner about their willingness to go to great lengths for the relationship


It's about trust and honesty
Emphasizing the qualities needed for a strong relationship - trust and honesty


And that's the way it's supposed to be
Asserting that trust and honesty are the foundations of a healthy relationship


Tell me how far will you go, girl
Asking the partner specifically about their willingness to go to great lengths for him


It's about time and sacrifice
Highlighting that a strong relationship requires both time and sacrifice


(Time)
Emphasizing the importance of time for a successful relationship


(Sacrifice)
Highlighting that relationships require sacrifices and compromises on both sides


(Do or die)
Emphasizing that the success of the relationship is crucial for both individuals involved


Unconditional love
Underscoring that the strongest relationships are based on pure and unconditional love


(I need an unconditional love, I will be there for you, baby)
Expressing the need for pure and selfless love, and assuring the partner of his commitment


I don't know what to do
Expressing confusion or vulnerability


Girl, I'm head over heels in love with you
Expressing the intensity of his love for the partner


And I need to know
Asking for understanding or clarification


What it means to you, oh oh
Asking the partner about their perspective on the relationship and his love for her


With all this madness goin' 'round
Describing the chaos and confusion present in the world and how it might affect them


I really think it's time that we settle down
Expressing a desire to establish a stable and committed relationship in spite of the turbulent environment


Be my only girl and I'll be your only man
Proposing a mutual commitment to a monogamous relationship


It's about trust
Reiterating the importance of trust in a relationship


(Girl, now more than ever)
Emphasizing that trust is even more important considering the tumultuous environment


(It's important for couples to stay together)
Reinforcing the idea that despite challenges, couple should stick together


(You know, with all this madness goin' around)
Further emphasizing that the present environment is chaotic and unsettling


(You don't know what's gonna happen)
Highlighting the unpredictability of events and the future


It's about time
Reiterating the importance of time in a relationship


(You see, baby, you need somebody in your corner)
Stressing the importance of support in the relationship


(A man that's gonna stand by you when times get tough)
Emphasizing the need for an unwavering support system


(And no matter what happens I'll be there for you)
Promising a steadfast commitment to the partner regardless of circumstances


(Can you say the same)
Challenging the partner's commitment to the relationship


(Once is not enough)
Reiterating the idea that a single experience of love is not enough


Live without your love
Expressing the effect the partner has on his life


(Live without your love, baby)
Reiterating the effect the partner has on his life


(Heavens up above)
Highlighting the depth and magnitude of his love


Unconditional love
Affirming the purity and selflessness of their love


(Unconditional love, girl, I'll be right there for you)
Reiterating the commitment to the partner, and the purity and selflessness of their love


(My my my my my my baby)
Used as an interjection to express emotion and affection towards the partner


(Would you do the same for me)
Questioning if the partner would reciprocate the emotions and actions


(And that's the way it's supposed to be)
Emphasizing that unconditional love is the ideal and the epitome of a healthy relationship


(You and me)
Emphasizing the importance of the connection between him and the partner


(My my my my my my my my my baby)
Used as an interjection to express emotion and affection towards the partner


How far will you go
Asking the partner about their willingness to go to great lengths for the relationship


(Trust)
Reiterating the importance of trust in a relationship


(Honesty)
Reiterating the importance of honesty in a relationship




Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LARRY LOUIS CAMPBELL II

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@blakebarberi4828

My heart just breaks. Tony, Dino from HTown, the lead singer from Intro, Kenny Green. My childhood was so special because of these young brothers gone way too soon.โ˜น๏ธโ˜น๏ธโ˜น๏ธโ˜น๏ธ

@maemae5873

Kenny Greene....wow I didn't know he passed ...I have to Google that

@blakebarberi4828

@Mae Mae Yes he was Bi Sexual. He died of Aids.

@kikilloyd4733

Real love was appreciated back then.

@kennethmanning1821

Respect

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Donโ€™t forget TC from Force MDโ€™s..died of kidney disease ๐Ÿ˜ญ๐Ÿ˜ญ

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@brittny6215

Just think, if I didn't grow up in the time of Hi Five, Mint Condition, and Jodeci, I wouldn't know what good music should sound like. I miss all the 90s groups.

@kennethmanning1821

Yes u and me both

@nikishajackson6913

Right! And you could add a whole list of other artists. I love me some hi-five!

@janiya5058

We need more music like this around in this time .

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