Love of My Life
The Roots & Erykah Badu Lyrics
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Way back
Way back, yeah
I met him when I was a
Little girl, he gave me
He gave me poetry
And he was my first
But in my heart I knew I
Wasn't the only one
Cause when the tables turned
He had to break up
Whenever I got lonely
Or needed some advice
He gave me his shoulder
His words were very nice
But that is all behind me
Cause now there is no other
My love is his and his is mine
A friend became the
Love of my life
You are my friend
Love of my life
I can depend
Love of my life
Without you, baby
It feels like a simple true love
Hope this shit ain't clear
A freak-freak ya'll, and ya don't stop
To the beat ya'll and ya don't stop
A freak-freak
Or could it be that it was
All just so simple then
A teenage lover who said
He's just a friend
He moved around and we kept
In touch through his friend Mike
The world was young and he knew
We couldn't rush but
Whenever I got lonely
Or needed some advice
He gave me his shoulder
His words were very nice
But that is all behind me
Cause now there is no other
My love is his and his is mine
A friend became the
Love of my life
You are my friend
Love of my life
A dude I can depend, yeah, yeah
Love of my life
Feels like a simple true love, yeah
Love of my life
You are my friend
Love of my life
A dude I can depend, yeah, yeah
Love of my life
Feels like a simple true love, yeah
Hope this shit ain't clear
Y'all know how I met her
We broke up and got back together
To get her back I had to sweat her (sweat her)
Thought she roll wit bad boys forever
In many ways them boys made her better
To grow I had to let her (let her)
She needed cheddar and I understood that (that)
Lookin' for cheese that don't make her a hood rat (rat)
In fact she's a queen to me, her light beams on me
I love it when she sings to me
It's like that and a
Ooh you know you rock my world
And you be boy and I'll be girl
And we don't stop until the break of dawn
Ooh you know you rock my world
And you be boy and I'll be girl
And we don't stop until the break of oohhh
The lyrics of The Roots & Erykah Badu's song "Love Of My Life" depict a nostalgic journey back in time, reflecting on a past love and the evolution of a friendship. The song begins by reminiscing about a significant person who entered the singer's life when they were just a young girl. This person introduced poetry to them, becoming their first love. However, as time went on, it became apparent that the singer wasn't the only one in this person's life, leading to a breakup.
Despite the separation, the person remained a valuable friend, providing emotional support and guidance whenever the singer felt lonely or needed advice. The lyrics emphasize that this is all in the past now, as there is currently no other person in the singer's life. Their love belongs to this friend turned lover, and vice versa, creating a deep bond and connection.
The song implies that the relationship wasn't always simple or clear-cut. Lines such as "Hope this shit ain't clear" and references to a teenage lover who was "just a friend" hint at the complexity and ambiguity of their connection. As the lyrics unfold, it becomes evident that the two went through ups and downs and faced challenges along the way.
The second part of the song adds another perspective, presumably from the perspective of the person being talked about. They discuss their own efforts to win back the singer's love after breaking up and how they had to put in the effort to prove themselves. The lyrics acknowledge that while the person had made mistakes and perhaps associated with negative influences in the past, they saw potential for growth and understood the singer's need for stability and financial security.
The lyrics end with a declaration of love and a plea to continue their relationship until the break of dawn, signifying their commitment and desire to make things work. The repeated refrain of "you rock my world" reinforces the deep emotional impact this person has on the singer, depicting a profound and enduring love that surpasses any challenges they have faced.
Overall, "Love Of My Life" explores the journey of a friendship evolving into a romantic relationship, acknowledging past difficulties and highlighting the strength of their connection. It celebrates the power of love and the importance of friendship as the foundation of a lasting bond.
Line by Line Meaning
Right here what we gon' do is go back
In this moment, we are going to reminisce and reflect on the past
Way back
To a time long ago
Way back, yeah
A time filled with nostalgia and fond memories
I met him when I was a
I encountered him during my childhood
Little girl, he gave me
As a young girl, he presented me with
He gave me poetry
He gifted me with the art of poetry
And he was my first
He held the position of being my first love
But in my heart I knew I
Deep down within me, I was aware that
Wasn't the only one
I was not his sole romantic interest
Cause when the tables turned
Because when the situation changed
He had to break up
He had to end our relationship
Whenever I got lonely
During times of solitude and sadness
Or needed some advice
Or when I required guidance
He gave me his shoulder
He offered me his support and empathy
His words were very nice
His comforting words were filled with kindness
But that is all behind me
However, those days are now in the past
Cause now there is no other
Because now there is no one else
My love is his and his is mine
We share a mutual and reciprocated love
A friend became the
A platonic bond developed into something more
Love of my life
The person I cherish above all others
You are my friend
You hold a special place in my heart as a friend
I can depend
I can rely on you
Without you, baby
In your absence, my love
It feels like a simple true love
It feels like an uncomplicated and genuine love
Hope this shit ain't clear
I hope this message is not misunderstood or confusing
A freak-freak ya'll, and ya don't stop
This is an expression of wild and unrestrained enthusiasm
To the beat ya'll and ya don't stop
We keep moving to the rhythm without halting
A freak-freak
A person who embraces their individuality and uniqueness
Or could it be that it was
Is it possible that it actually was
All just so simple then
Everything seemed uncomplicated back then
A teenage lover who said
A romantic partner from our teenage years who claimed
He's just a friend
That he was only a platonic acquaintance
He moved around and we kept
He relocated frequently, yet we managed to maintain
In touch through his friend Mike
Communication through our mutual friend Mike
The world was young and he knew
During a time of youthfulness, he understood
We couldn't rush but
Our relationship could not be hurried
You are my friend
You hold a special place in my heart as a friend
Love of my life
The person I cherish above all others
A dude I can depend, yeah, yeah
A man whom I can rely on
Feels like a simple true love, yeah
It feels like an uncomplicated and genuine love
Y'all know how I met her
All of you are aware of the story of how I encountered her
We broke up and got back together
We ended our relationship but reconciled
To get her back I had to sweat her (sweat her)
I had to put in effort and work hard to regain her affection
Thought she roll wit bad boys forever
I believed she would always associate with rebellious individuals
In many ways them boys made her better
In various aspects, those boys influenced her positively
To grow I had to let her (let her)
In order for both of us to mature, I had to release my hold on her
She needed cheddar and I understood that (that)
She required financial stability, and I comprehended her need for it
Lookin' for cheese that don't make her a hood rat (rat)
Searching for money does not define her as a low-class woman
In fact she's a queen to me, her light beams on me
In reality, she is a queen in my eyes, and her presence brightens my existence
I love it when she sings to me
I adore the moments when she serenades me with her voice
It's like that and a
It is exactly like this and more
Ooh you know you rock my world
Oh, you are aware that you greatly please and amaze me
And you be boy and I'll be girl
You play the role of a boy, and I will be the girl
And we don't stop until the break of dawn
And we continue without pause until the early hours of the morning
Ooh you know you rock my world
Oh, you are aware that you greatly please and amaze me
And you be boy and I'll be girl
You play the role of a boy, and I will be the girl
And we don't stop until the break of oohhh
And we continue without pause until an intense and pleasurable climax
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: LONNIE RASHID LYNN, ROBERT C. OZUNA, JAMES JASON POYSER, RAPHAEL SAADIQ, GLEN DON STANDRIDGE II, ERICA WRIGHT
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