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Mighty Diamonds are a Jamaican trio who had major success during the 70's at the 'Channel One' studio and record label at Maxfield Avenue, Jamaica.
Despite their heyday at Channel One, the trio continued to produce sublime work in later years, notably for 'Gussie Clarke' with the classic 'Pass The Kouchie' which rode an updated cut of an old Studio One instrumental called 'Full Up'. The tune was also covered by the English group 'Musical Youth' but was known as 'Pass The Dutchie'.
Part-Time Love
The Mighty Diamonds Lyrics
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You say you want my true, true love
There's one thing, girl, you must understand
I don't want no part time love
I don't wanna part time loving
Part time love it's no good for me
Part time love it's no good for me
You got to give me your loving
You got to give me your true, true love
It make me feel so happy, ooh yeah
Every day and every night.yeah
I don't wanna part time loving, ooh yeah now
Part time love it's no good for me
I don't wanna part time loving
Part time love it's no good for me
Give me all true, true loving, ooh yeah
Give me your sweet, sweet, sweet kisses
But remember you must be true, babe
And I'll be yours and you'll be mine, yeah
I don't wanna part time loving, ooh
Part time love it's no good for me
I don't want, I don't need
Part time love it's no good for me
The lyrics to The Mighty Diamonds' "Part-Time Love" express a desire for a committed, full-time love rather than a casual, part-time fling. The singer is addressing someone who claims to want their love, but they must understand that anything less than full commitment is unacceptable. The repeated refrain of "part-time love it's no good for me" emphasizes this point and signals the singer's unwillingness to settle for anything less.
Throughout the song, the singer lists the kind of love they want and need from their partner: "true, true love," "your sweet, sweet, sweet kisses," and "all true, true loving." They express how this kind of love makes them feel happy and fulfilled and that they are willing to give the same kind of love in return. However, the requirement for full commitment is non-negotiable, and they continue to make this clear throughout the song.
Overall, "Part-Time Love" is a song about prioritizing and valuing a deep, committed relationship over fleeting, superficial connections.
Line by Line Meaning
You say you need my loving
The other person expresses their desire for love and affection.
You say you want my true, true love
The other person expresses their desire for loyalty and honesty.
There's one thing, girl, you must understand
The singer implies that there's an important matter that needs to be addressed.
I don't want no part time love
The singer declares their lack of interest in casual or inconsistent love.
I don't wanna part time loving
The singer repeats their distaste for non-committal love.
Part time love it's no good for me
The singer emphasizes that a casual relationship won't satisfy them.
I don't wanna part time loving, can't you see my girl?
The singer pleads to the other person to understand their point of view.
You got to give me your loving
The singer demands affection and love from the other person.
You got to give me your true, true love
The singer emphasizes the importance of honesty and devotion in the relationship.
It make me feel so happy, ooh yeah
The singer describes the positive effect of receiving love and affection.
I don't wanna part time loving, ooh yeah now
The singer repeats their lack of interest in a casual relationship.
Give me all true, true loving, ooh yeah
The singer demands complete and honest affection from the other person.
Give me your sweet, sweet, sweet kisses
The singer desires kisses as a form of affection.
But remember you must be true, babe
The singer emphasizes the importance of loyalty and honesty in the relationship.
And I'll be yours and you'll be mine, yeah
The singer confirms their commitment to the other person.
I don't wanna part time loving, ooh
The singer repeats their lack of interest in casual love.
Part time love it's no good for me
The singer emphasizes the idea that a non-committal relationship is not satisfying.
I don't want, I don't need
The singer repeats their lack of interest in casual love.
Part time love it's no good for me
The singer repeats their point of view that a non-committal relationship is not satisfying.
Writer(s): D. Shaw
Contributed by Juliana T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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