Waiting for You
Tony Toni Toné Lyrics


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For the love
I'll do most anything

I would stand by you like a tree
And dare anyone to try move me
Girl, you got to realize
I live to make happy and satisfied
I would take you by the hand
And I'll show you our life plan
And I'm sure we'll agree
Just right our love could be

I would love to tell you more
About how much I adore you
And I'm sure that you'll agree
That I'll do most anything

For the love of you
I'll do most anything
(I'll do anything for you)
For the love of you
I'll do most anything

Sleep on your porch
Can't hardly wait for the sun to rise
I would stand by your window
Wishing I was there by your pillow

I would take you by the hand
And I 'll show you our life plan
And I sure that you will agree
Just how right our love would be

I would love to tell you more
About how much I adore you
And I'm sure that you'll agree
That I'll do most anything

For the love you
I'll do most anything
(I'll anything for you)
For the love of you
I'll do most anything

I never knew I'd be
This deep in your heart
And that's a fact

Relationships like this
Were meant from the start
I just pray that we last
Forever and a day
Forever and a day hey, hey

But I know it will
'Cause there no way
I could ever let
A love so strong go

For the love of you
I'll do most anything
(I'll do anything for you)




For the love of you
I'll do most anything

Overall Meaning

In the song "For the Love of You," Tony Toni Toné express their love and devotion to their significant other, promising to do anything to make their partner happy and satisfied. Using powerful imagery and heartfelt promises, they declare that they will stand by their partner like a sturdy tree, show them their life plan, and be a constant source of love and support. The lyrics convey a sense of deep love and commitment, and the desire to be with that person forever.


One interesting fact about this song is that it was released as a single in 1994 and reached #9 on the US R&B charts. It was also included on their album "House of Music," which was released the same year. Another interesting fact is that the song is a cover of the classic Isley Brothers' hit from 1975. Tony Toni Toné put their own spin on it and gave it a more modern feel while staying true to the original's message of love and devotion.


Another interesting aspect of the song is the smooth and soulful sound, typical of Tony Toni Toné's style. The use of guitar riffs and romantic melodies, combined with Raphael Saadiq's silky vocals and the harmonies of the other band members, create a truly magical and romantic atmosphere. This song is a perfect example of how the group's music has influenced and inspired many R&B and soul artists since their debut in the late 1980s.


In terms of chords, "For the Love of You" uses a classic R&B chord progression of Dmaj7, Em7, F#m7, Gmaj7, Am7, Bm7, and C#m7. The song is played in the key of D major and follows a slow tempo of around 74 BPM. The guitar riff and chord changes are simple and easy to follow, making it a great song for those learning to play the guitar.


Overall, "For the Love of You" is a timeless classic that embodies the true essence of love and devotion. Its message strikes a chord with listeners of all ages, and its sound continues to inspire and influence the R&B and soul genres to this day.


Line by Line Meaning

For the love
I will do anything in this world with an unexplainable amount of love and passion if it means making you happy.


I'll do most anything
I am willing to go above and beyond for you.


I would stand by you like a tree
I promise to always support you through thick and thin, and will defend you against any negative force that comes our way.


And dare anyone to try move me
I will stand my ground for what is right, and nobody will be able to sway me from that path when it comes to our love.


Girl you got to realize
Please understand that I am committed to making sure you are happy and satisfied in every way possible.


I live to make happy and satisfied
I find the utmost joy and fulfillment in knowing that you are content in this world.


I would take you by the hand
I vow to lead and guide you through this life journey and show that with my love we can tackle this world together.


And I'll show you our life plan
I will present to you our own dreams, aspirations, and love that will flourish and last for a lifetime.


And I'm sure we'll agree
I am confident that we will both be on the same page when it comes our love, relationship and future together.


Just right our love could be
If we continue to work hard and love with all that we have, we can create a beautiful love story that lasts a lifetime.


I would love to tell you more
There are an endless amount of ways that I adore you, and I will never tire of telling you how much you mean to me.


About how much I adore you
You are the center of my world, the love of my life, and I will never be able to describe how much you truly mean to me.


Sleep on your porch
Even being in your presence, even if it's just outside sleeping on your porch, brings me immense happiness.


Can't hardly wait for the sun to rise
Every moment spent away from you feels like an eternity, and all I can think about is holding and loving you until the dawn.


I would stand by your window
Seeing you from afar fills my heart with warmth and love, making me feel truly blessed to have you in my life.


Wishing I was there by your pillow
I long to be by your side every night, to hold you close and make sure you know how much you are loved.


I never knew I'd be
I never imagined the depth of love in my heart until I met you and fell head over heels in love.


This deep in your heart
I have a special place in your heart, where love and affection are reserved only for me.


And that's a fact
I am certain of our love, and the depth and sincerity of it is a concrete truth for me.


Relationships like this
The love, trust, and absolute dedication that exists in our relationship is truly special and unique.


Were meant from the start
Our destiny was always to love and cherish one another, and to weather whatever challenges life may bring as one.


I just pray that we last
I earnestly hope and pray that our love endures- through the sunny days and the storm clouds alike.


Forever and a day
My dedication and devotion to you is eternal, and will continue for as long as I live, and beyond.


But I know it will
I firmly believe that our love is strong enough to overcome any obstacle, and past anything that life throws our way.


'Cause there's no way
With my unwavering love and commitment to you, there is no possibility that I'd ever let go of our love.


I could ever let
I will work relentlessly to secure and strengthen our love, to ensure that we stay together forever.


A love so strong go
With a love as strong as ours, there's no way that we would ever allow it to go away - our bond is too inseparable to ever let go.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CARL STURKEN, CARL ALLEN STURKEN, EVAN ROGERS, EVAN A. ROGERS

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Comments from YouTube:

Mkg46

This song is sooo good! Their harmonies and the lyrics so beautiful!

Saurabh Mistry

Blast from the past.Pure Golden Age Nostalgia..Peace to the 90's era....

Domminaye Love

Love it !!!

Moe Johns

Instant classic vibe 2019

Angel Johnson

Moe Johns good old days

Rg4127

Love this song. High school days.

Angel Johnson

Rg4127 me too my toddler days

Russell Brown

Never thought she would come back,but they always do..

Mike Barney

That's my jam right there.....

sal perez

Dammm dope song..

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