In My Own Way
The Marshall Tucker Band Lyrics
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You think I don't love you
But I can't act like we just met
All the time
{Chorus}:
And I can say, without a doubt
You're the only love I'll ever find
And in my own way, I need you
And in my own way
I've got to have your love
There's a special place in my heart
That's occupied by you
There ain't no one on God's earth
Gonna take your place
{Chorus} [3x]
The lyrics to The Marshall Tucker Band's song In My Own Way express a sentiment that many people can relate to. The singer acknowledges that their partner may feel unloved or underappreciated at times, but reassures them that their love is strong, even if they don't always express it in the way that their partner may expect or desire. The line "I can't act like we just met all the time" suggests that the singer may struggle to maintain the same level of romantic intensity that they might have had early in the relationship, but that doesn't mean that their feelings have diminished.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the singer's commitment to their partner, despite any challenges they may face or personal eccentricities that might make their love less conventional. The repetition of the phrase "in my own way" reinforces the idea that the singer's love is sincere, even if it may not always look or feel the way that their partner might want it to. The closing lines of the song drive home the importance and irreplaceability of the singer's partner, suggesting that their love is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Line by Line Meaning
I know that sometimes
I am aware that occasionally
You think I don't love you
You believe that I don't love you
But I can't act like we just met
However, I cannot just pretend that we recently met
All the time
At all times
And I can say, without a doubt
I can confidently affirm
You're the only love I'll ever find
That you are the one and only love I will ever have
And in my own way, I love you
In my unique manner, I love you
And in my own way, I need you
In my individual way, I require you
And in my own way
In my distinctive style
I've got to have your love
I must have your affection
There's a special place in my heart
A significant spot in my heart
That's occupied by you
Is occupied by none other than you
There ain't no one on God's earth
There is no one on this earth
Gonna take your place
Who can replace you
And in my own way, I love you
In my unique manner, I love you
And in my own way, I need you
In my individual way, I require you
And in my own way
In my distinctive style
I've got to have your love
I must have your affection
And in my own way, I love you
In my unique manner, I love you
And in my own way, I need you
In my individual way, I require you
And in my own way
In my distinctive style
I've got to have your love
I must have your affection
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: TOY CALDWELL
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Lil Esoteric V
"In My Own Way"
I know that sometimes you think I don't love you
...but I can't act like we just met all the time
And I can say
without a doubt
you're the only love
I'll ever find
And IN my own Way
I love you
And In my own Way
I need you
And In my own Way
I've got to have your love
There's a special place in my heart that's Occupied by you
There ain't no one
On god's earth
gonna take your place
And I can say
without a doubt
you're the only love
I'd ever find
And IN my own Way
I love you
And In my own Way
I need you
And In my own Way
I've got to have your love
And I can say
without a doubt
you're the only love
I'd ever find
And IN my own Way
I love you
And In my own Way
I need you
And In my own Way
I've got to have your love
KCFlyer2
This is one of the best albums I've ever owned. I love it as much today as I did when I bought it 45 years ago. Southern Rock simply doesn't get any better.
Peggy Deutscher
Thee best side of our heaven..cry laugh hug what talent MTB.."happy tears" my guy say
Sarah Tingen
Def. great southern rock. If you get a chance, check out Freeway Jubilee out of Asheville. They are doing original southern rock like this, twins on guitar/piano. Have a great day folks!
OutOfTheirSkulls
It's a dandy
Paulette Reed
Rest in love Toy...I will miss you forever 😢
Steve B
Piano, pedal steel guitar, fiddle, electric flute and harmonica all added to lead and bass guitar and drums. Wow this was all done 42 years ago. Don't hear this anymore in today's music. And must I mention unbelievable singing. One of the greatest bands ever.
Cindy Lee
Totally agree. These guys were awesome!!
Cindy Lee
I totally agree....and the lyrics!!
Tim Smeriglio
My favorite MTB
Jim Mitch
Great comment! This is as good as it gets!