The group originally comprised brothers Alan Ralph Osmond (born June 22, 1949), (Melvin) Wayne Osmond (born August 28, 1951), Merrill Davis Osmond (born April 30, 1953), Jay Wesley Osmond (born March 2, 1955) and Donny (Donald) Clark Osmond (born December 9, 1957). They were later joined by younger siblings (Olive) Marie Osmond (born October 13, 1959) and Jimmy (James) Arthur Osmond (born April 16, 1963).
In 1966, they made their performing debut with their siblings on Andy Williams Show, though they didn't come around much again until the Donny and Marie Show and The Osmond Family Show.
Love Is
The Osmonds Lyrics
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Part of me part of you
I want you to know
And I'll try to show
I love you so
Love is a two way suspicion
Look at me look at you
What is mine I will find
Please be kind
Love isn't just a tradition
You're for me, I'm for you
Come be near my love
Give to me what love will tell you to
The Osmonds's song Love Is emphasizes on the importance of mutual understanding and decision-making in a relationship. The lyrics speak of a partnership where two individuals are equally responsible for the success or failure of their love. It is not a one-sided affair where one person decides everything and the other follows blindly. Love is a decision that should be taken together by both individuals. The second line “Part of me part of you” suggests that love is about becoming an integral part of each other's lives.
The following lines highlight the importance of communication and trust in a relationship. The third line “I want you to know” reveals the importance of expressing one's feelings to a partner. Communication is essential in every relationship, and this line emphasizes that we should not let our partner assume things. We should tell them explicitly how much we love them. The line “All your love can't be mine” signifies that we cannot have everything we want in a relationship. We should not be suspicious of each other, but instead trust each other and believe that whatever is meant for us will come to us in due time.
The last line “Give to me what love will tell you to” suggests that love is not just about receiving but also giving. It is about mutual love, respect, and sacrifice. We should be open to giving and receiving, and if we understand the language of love, we will know what to do.
Line by Line Meaning
Love is a two way decision
Love cannot thrive without mutual agreement
Part of me part of you
Love unites two individuals into one cohesive unit
I want you to know
I desire to openly communicate my deepest emotions to you
And I'll try to show
I will make a conscious effort to demonstrate my love for you
I love you so
My feelings of affection towards you are incredibly intense
Love is a two way suspicion
Love requires trust from both parties
Look at me look at you
Gaze upon me and I upon you with mutual adoration
All your love can't be mine
I understand that you are capable of loving others, not just me
What is mine I will find
I will seek out the love that is meant for me
Please be kind
I ask for gentle treatment and understanding in our relationship
Love isn't just a tradition
Love is much more than a societal expectation
You're for me, I'm for you
We are devoted to each other in love
Come be near my love
I request your physical presence to deepen our connection
Give to me what love will tell you to
Allow your heart to guide you in expressing your love for me
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALAN RALPH OSMOND, WAYNE OSMOND, MERRILL DAVIS OSMOND
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perpetual61
Lyrics:
Love is a two way decision
Part of me part of you
I want you to know
And I'll try to show
I love you so
Love is a two way suspicion
Look at me look at you
All your love can't be mine
What is mine I will find
Please be kind
Love isn't just a tradition
You're for me, I'm for you
Come be near my love
Give to me what love will tell you to
Marcus Wells
+Bryan Tripp
Love is a two-way decision
Part of me, part of you
I want you to know
And I'll try to show
I love you so
Love is a two-way suspicion
Look at me, look at you
All your love can't be mine
What is mine, I will find
Please be kind
Love isn't just a tradition
You're for me, I'm for you
Come be near my love
Give to me what love will tell you to
Lori Hyndman
Wow! This song brings back so many memories! I had all of the Osmonds' albums but lost them all in a moving accident. It's so great to hear them again! Thanx, Mrs. Merrill Osmond!
hansa busara
Thank you so much.This is one of my favourite Osmonds'songs and also Merrill is my fav.
Kathy Everitt
Such a gorgeous song. Remember this so well from my teens. Sigh.
perpetual61
Lyrics:
Love is a two way decision
Part of me part of you
I want you to know
And I'll try to show
I love you so
Love is a two way suspicion
Look at me look at you
All your love can't be mine
What is mine I will find
Please be kind
Love isn't just a tradition
You're for me, I'm for you
Come be near my love
Give to me what love will tell you to
Fanny Oslove
perpetual61 Merci j’adore 👍🏻
Ícaro Bastos
🖒👏👏
Gabriela Sandoval Ruíz
Hola Lyn! Cuando era joven muchas canciones no llegaron aquí...sólo las podía escuchar por la radio y ahora gracias a tí puedo volverlas a oir y me recuerdan a estos adorables hermanos que siempre serán los mejores para mi, creo que estamos de acuerdo en eso! Saludos con cariño.
Nadya Russell
My sisters and I truly loved this album and ALL THE OTHERS. Never thought of them as hippies either. They were more like the early Christian folk, rock scene. Love Is is one of the haunting ones, even though they did not write it. Also, My Drum and Business were definite jewels, too!
ChivaInvencible
Estoy muy de acuerdo !!!!! Ellos y nadie más... tenía fácil unos 30 años o más sin escuchar esta hermosa canción.
Fanny Oslove
Merci beaucoup pour ce partage j'adore cette chanson dont je ne me lasse jamais de l'écouter depuis toutes ces années WE LOVE THE OSMOND