That's What Love Is Made Of
The Sylvers Lyrics
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Got to have that old feelin' in your heart
That lets you know that love is about to start
But that's not gonna keep you together for very long
You need to think about what keeps love going strong
Patience, understanding, loyalty
I don't need to talk about the birds and the bees
'Cause you know they'll never set your mind at ease
Sugar is sweet and spice is nice when it comes to romance
But with true love you got to enhance
Patience, understanding, loyalty
That's what love is made of
That's what love is made of
That's what love is made of
That's what love is made of
Not just talking about the love between boy and girl
I'm talking brotherly love, sisterly love, love comes in many ways
We can wrap about the situation all night long
But what it comes down to, is
Patience, understanding, loyalty
That's what love is made of
(Oh, that's what it is)
That's what love is made of
(That's what it's made of, yeah)
That's what love is made of
(Oh, that's what it is)
That's what love is made of
That's what love is made of
(Patience)
Ooh, that's what love is made of
(Understanding)
Ooh, that's what love is made of
(Loyalty)
Ooh, that's what love is made of
(That's what love is made of)
Ooh, that's what love is made of
(That's what love is made of)
Ooh, that's what love is made of
The Sylvers's "That's What Love Is Made Of" is a song about the necessary ingredients that make up a true and lasting love. According to the track, it takes more than just the initial spark of romance for a relationship to truly thrive. The singer emphasizes the importance of patience, understanding, and loyalty. These qualities are presented as the foundation of any meaningful connection, regardless of whether it's romantic, familial or between friends.
The song suggests that many people make the mistake of believing that physical attraction or surface-level characteristics such as sugar and spice are what make love successful. However, in the end, the singer notes that what really matters is the bond between two individuals, and it's maintained by consistently practicing patience, understanding, and loyalty. These traits are necessary for love to not only last but to grow stronger and more fulfilling.
It's interesting to note that some interpretations of "That's What Love Is Made Of" suggest that it's meant to be a response to the more sexually-oriented music of the era. This song's emphasis on the emotional and psychological work required for a successful relationship could be seen as a reflection of changing attitudes towards love and romance.
Line by Line Meaning
Patience, understanding, loyalty
In order to sustain love, one must possess patience, understanding and loyalty.
Got to have that old feelin' in your heart
That lets you know that love is about to start
While it's important to feel the initial spark of love, it's not enough to keep the relationship going.
But that's not gonna keep you together for very long
You need to think about what keeps love going strong
Simply feeling the spark of love won't be enough to keep a relationship going; it's necessary to consider what factors contribute to a strong relationship.
I don't need to talk about the birds and the bees
'Cause you know they'll never set your mind at ease
Sugar is sweet and spice is nice when it comes to romance
But with true love you got to enhance
Common romantic gestures like sweet words and physical intimacy may not be enough to sustain true love; one must continually improve and enhance the relationship.
Not just talking about the love between boy and girl
I'm talking brotherly love, sisterly love, love comes in many ways
We can wrap about the situation all night long
But what it comes down to, is
Love can manifest in many forms, not only romantic love. Despite discussing the topic at length, what truly matters is the qualities that contribute to sustaining any type of love.
That's what love is made of
In essence, the building blocks of love are comprised of patience, understanding and loyalty.
Ooh, that's what love is made of
The qualities of patience, understanding and loyalty are the foundation of what love is built on.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group
Written by: ROBERT ROGERS, SMOKEY ROBINSON, WARREN MOORE, WILLIAM ROBINSON JR.
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Samuel Mahmud
This is a Beautiful song! My hats of to leon Sylvers ONE HELL OF A WRITER; The Sylvers ONE HELL OF A GROUP!
Kwabena Rasuli
How can anybody thumbs down this beautiful song. The harmony lyrics music singing are amazing! One of our favorites from this group!
Crystal Mitchell
HANDS DOWN when it comes to groups from the 70’s The Slyvers harmony was the best there ever was. I honestly cannot think of a group that could measure up to the way these kids harmonized.
MsTexas73
I love them. Their harmony is amazing. Influenced by another group with amazing harmony…The 5th Dimension.
Indigo Flow
Hands down the absolute best. They don't get the props they deserve.
Indigo Flow
@Jarrett Cone Sorry, dude. Can't take anything away from The Jacksons, but The Sylvers' harmonies are smoking theirs. It's not even a competition.
Dr. Fate
@Jarrett Cone Leave people other people with their opinions. No one has to agree with you.
Jarrett Cone
The jacksons 5 was best
Willie Young
Patricia and Edmund are killin' this track without over-singing and the harmonies blend perfectly. So Beautiful.
Indigo Flow
The Sylvers' harmonies were immaculate.