You need Love like I do
Tom Jones & Heather Small Lyrics


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Well, well, well.
Seems like it was only yesterday when mama told me,
"Don''t fall in love with the first girl that comes your way."
She was pretty and nice but I took her advice,
And passed her by.
Years have passed and I don''t know,
If love''s gonna give me a second try.
Well, the look on your face tells me you understand.
Could it be your love life, like mine, needs a helping hand?

Well, you need love like I do, don''t you?
I can tell by the way you look, when I''m looking at you.

(Take It Girl)
I know it ain't fit and proper for a girl to talk this way,
But I can''t cope with this loneliness,
Not one more God damned day.
Everyday bringing up your side to keep my hopes afloat,
Judging by your silence, boy, you must be in the same boat.

Well, you need love like I do, don''t you?
I can tell by the way you look, when I''m looking at you.
You need love like I do, don''t you?
It seems like I''m looking in the mirror,
When I''m looking at you.

I can''t begin to tell the many nights I sat home lonely.
Come on, tell me girl, has it ever happened to you?
I''m gonna tell you something and believe me,
It ain't no joke.
My love life is just like a sinking boat.

I can understand a person being without money.
You can show me the reason for a person to be without love.

Listen to me now, I''m a girl and you''re a guy. (yes it''s true)
Come on let''s give love a try. (ha ha, yeah)

You need love like I do, don''t you?
I can tell by the way you look, when I''m looking at you.

Finding true love is a dream everybody wants to come true.
Can''t you see? I
It''s up to us to make this dream come true.

You need love like I do, don''t you?
I can tell by the way you look, when I''m looking at you.
(Well, well) You need love like I do, don''t you?
It seems like I''m looking in the mirror,
When I''m looking at you.

Ain't it true? Ain't it true? Ain't it true?
Ain't it true? Ain't it true? Yes, it''s so true.
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
Well, well, well, well, well, well, well
You need love too.

You need love like I do, don''t you?
I can tell by the way you look, when I''m looking at you.
(Hey, hey) You need love like I do, don''t you?
It seems like I''m looking in the mirror,
When I''m looking at you.

You need love like I do, don''t you?
I can tell by the way you look, when I''m looking at you.
You need love like I do, don''t you?
It seems like I''m looking in the mirror,
When I''m looking at you.

Ain't it true girl?
Well, I''m in love.
I need love.




And I need you.
And I need you too.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Tom Jones's song You Need Love Like I Do discuss the universal experience of loneliness and the need for love. Jones opens with a memory from his youth, recalling his mother's sage advice to not fall in love with the first girl he meets. While he took her wisdom to heart, he now finds himself wondering if love will ever come his way again. With a poignant tone, he suggests that the look on the listener's face implies they understand his predicament.


Jones then turns to the listener and posits that they too are in need of love. He laments that loneliness has become too much to handle and that every day feels like he's struggling to keep his head above water. He emphasizes that love is not a luxury but a crucial need for happiness, as essential as money or any of life's other necessities. He urges the listener to take a chance on love, giving them a confident push to try their luck.


In the chorus, Jones repeats the song's title, affirming that both he and the listener are in the same boat when it comes to needing love. Gradually building in intensity, Jones's vocals shift from pensive to passionate as he encourages the listener to pursue true love. The lyrics suggest that finding love is a dream that everyone shares, and with a little help, it's one that can come true.


Line by Line Meaning

Well, well, well.
Tom Jones begins singing and sets the tone for the rest of the song.


Seems like it was only yesterday when mama told me, "Don''t fall in love with the first girl that comes your way."
Tom Jones recalls his mother's advice to not rush into love.


She was pretty and nice but I took her advice, And passed her by.
Tom Jones heeded his mother's advice and didn't pursue the first girl he met.


Years have passed and I don''t know, If love''s gonna give me a second try.
Tom Jones is uncertain if he'll get a second chance at love after all these years.


Well, the look on your face tells me you understand.
Tom Jones senses that the person he's speaking to can relate to his struggles with love.


Could it be your love life, like mine, needs a helping hand?
Tom Jones wonders if the person he's speaking to is also in need of love and support.


Well, you need love like I do, don''t you?
Tom Jones believes that the person he's speaking to is in the same boat as him and also needs love.


I can tell by the way you look, when I''m looking at you.
Tom Jones can sense that the person he's speaking to is longing for love, just like him.


(Take It Girl)
Tom Jones signaling that he's about to bring the vocals up a notch and asking his partner to join in.


I know it ain't fit and proper for a girl to talk this way, But I can''t cope with this loneliness, Not one more God damned day.
Tom Jones' partner expresses that it may not be appropriate to talk freely about love, but the loneliness is unbearable.


Everyday bringing up your side to keep my hopes afloat, Judging by your silence, boy, you must be in the same boat.
Tom Jones' partner tries to remain positive while expressing her hopelessness and senses that Tom Jones might feel the same.


I can''t begin to tell the many nights I sat home lonely. Come on, tell me girl, has it ever happened to you?
Tom Jones empathizes with his partner and asks if she's ever experienced lonely nights.


I''m gonna tell you something and believe me, It ain't no joke.
Tom Jones is about to reveal something important, and he wants his partner to take him seriously.


My love life is just like a sinking boat.
Tom Jones' love life is in dire straits and he feels like it's going under.


I can understand a person being without money. You can show me the reason for a person to be without love.
Tom Jones believes that love is a necessity just like money, and he doesn't understand how someone could be without it.


Listen to me now, I''m a girl and you''re a guy. (yes it''s true) Come on let''s give love a try. (ha ha, yeah)
Tom Jones' partner tempts him with the idea of giving love a chance, despite the difficulties they may have faced in the past.


Finding true love is a dream everybody wants to come true. Can''t you see? I It''s up to us to make this dream come true.
Tom Jones' partner believes that finding true love is a universal dream and it's within their power to make it a reality.


Ain't it true? Ain't it true? Ain't it true?
Tom Jones repeatedly asks if his partner believes in the power of love because he's hoping to convince them.


Yes, it''s so true. Yeah, yeah, yeah.
Tom Jones' partner agrees that love can conquer all, and Tom responds with enthusiasm.


Well, well, well, well, well, well, well You need love too.
Tom Jones reiterates that it's not just him who needs love but his partner as well.


Hey, hey) You need love like I do, don''t you? It seems like I''m looking in the mirror, When I''m looking at you.
Tom Jones emphasizes that he and his partner are two sides of the same coin and need love like each other.


Ain't it true girl?
Tom Jones asks his partner if she's with him and if they're on the same page about love.


Well, I''m in love. I need love. And I need you. And I need you too.
Tom Jones confirms that he's in love, needs love, and needs his partner to be with him on this journey.




Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BARRETT STRONG, NORMAN WHITFIELD

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@gracesuanjin9968

Well, well, well.
Seems like it was only yesterday when mama told me,
"Don't fall in love with the first girl that comes your way."
She was pretty and nice but I took her advice,
And passed her by.
Years have passed and I don't know,
If love's gonna give me a second try.

Well, the look your face tells me you understand.
I can it be your lovelife, like mine, needs a helping hand?

Well, you need love like i do, don't you?
I can tell the way you look, when I'm looking at you.

(Take It Girl)
I know it ain't fit and proper for a girl to talk this way,
But I can't cope with this loneliness,
Not one more God damned day.
Everyday bringing uo your side to keep my hopes afloat,
Judging by your silence, boy, you must be in the same boat.

Well, you need love like I do, don't you?
I can tell by the way you look, when I'm looking at you.
You need love like I do, don't you?
It seems like I'm looking in the mirror,
When I'm looking at you

I can't begin to tell the many nights I sat home lonely.
Come on, tell me girl, has it even happened to you?
I'm gonna tell you something and believe me,
It ain't no joke.
My lovelife is just like a sinking boat.

I can understand a person being without money.
You can show me the reason for a person to be without love.

Listen to me now, I'm a girl and you're a guy. (yes it's true)
Come on let's give love a try. (haha, yeah)

You need love like i do, don't you?
I can tell by the way you look, when I'm looking at you.

Finding true love is a dream everybody wants to come true.
Can't you see? I
It's up to us to make this dream come true.

You need love like i do, don't you?
I can tell by the way you look, when I'm looking at you.
(Well, well) You need love like I do, don't you?
It seems like I'm looking in the mirror,
When I'm looking at you.

Ain't true? Ain't it true? Ain't it true,
Ain't true? Ain it true? Ain't it's so true.
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Well, well, well, well, well, well, well
You need love too.

You need love like I do, don't you?
I can tell by the way you look, when I'm looking at you.
(Hey hey) You need love like i do, don't you?
It seems like I'm looking in the mirror,
When I'm looking at you.

You need love like i do, don't you?
I can tell by the way you look, when I'm looking at you.
You need love like I do, don't you?
It seems like I'm looking in the mirror,
When I'm looking at you.

Ain't it true girl!
Well, I'm love.
I need love.
And I need you.
And I need you too.



All comments from YouTube:

@georgewelsh6702

Brilliant just brilliant. Vocals are fantastic. Great song

@paulinawhite6176

Both incredible singers!!!! And Heather is very beautiful β™‘

@Simon1985_

She’s absolutely stunning here.

@Simon1985_

Tom Jones. What an absolute legend. What a voice.

@marisolabelendaperez5893

WILD!! Sir Tom! Absolutely love this track! Your voices gel so outstandingly well!πŸ’“πŸ’“πŸ’“πŸ’“πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

@Bustygirl-dz1wi

amazing vocalists love heather and tom

@tylermich965gmail

Hello

@user-cc1ep9xe5j

TOMs voice is bomb!

@nataliejones5081

Amazing duet

@tyronesmith4622

Love this song and Heather Small. Great smile! :)

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