Love Is
Vanessa Willlams and Brian Mcknight Lyrics
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Your love is ooh baby
I contemplate, as we lay
Caught up in your web of pleasure
Let me get my thoughts together
Concentrate, stimulate
Ecstacy cannot be measured
[Chorus]
When I think about the love we make
I can't find the word to say, your love is ooh
Your love is ooh baby
When I think about the the love we make
I run out of breath and I start to shake
your love is ooh
Your love is ooh baby
Take the sun
Take the moon
All I ever need is you
You make my dreams come true
Through the storm, nice and warm
Girl you know just what to do
You know just what to do
I'm just an ordinary man
I don't understand
Why the way that I feel gets so hard for me
To explain
Am I dreamin'?
[Chorus]
And my heart is beating, sore from being
Loved so beyond my needs
All I know is I want the world to know
Your love is oh
Your love is oh
Your love is, oh
Vanessa Williams and Brian McKnight’s “Love Is” is a sensual and romantic ballad that expresses the ecstasy of being in love with someone. The song begins with the repetition of “Your love is ooh,” signaling the intense pleasure that the singer is experiencing as a result of their lover’s affection. The verse that follows describes the singer’s thoughts as they lay with their partner, caught up in a “web of pleasure” and unable to measure the ecstasy they feel. The chorus then emphasizes the singer’s inability to express the intensity of their love, which makes them run out of breath and start to shake. The repetition of “Your love is ooh” throughout the chorus underscores the visceral, physical reaction that the singer experiences from the overwhelming love that they feel.
The second verse of the song continues to describe the depth of the singer’s love, as they state that they only need their lover and that they make their dreams come true. The line “Through the storm, nice and warm” suggests that the singer feels protected and nurtured by their partner, even in difficult times. The bridge of the song then introduces a note of insecurity, as the singer admits that they are just an “ordinary man” who struggles to explain the depth of their emotions. The repetition of “Am I dreamin’?” suggests that the singer is almost incredulous that someone could inspire such intense feelings in them.
The final repetition of “Your love is oh” emphasizes the transcendence that the singer feels as a result of their lover’s affection. The word “oh” suggests both the physical pleasure that they experience, as well as a sense of wonder and amazement at the intensity of their emotions. Overall, “Love Is” is a beautiful and heartfelt ode to the power of love to inspire and transform us.
Line by Line Meaning
Your love is ooh
I can't express how amazing your love is
Your love is ooh baby
Your love is incredibly satisfying and fulfilling
I contemplate, as we lay
As we lie together, I deeply ponder
Caught up in your web of pleasure
I'm fully entranced in the ecstasy that you provide
Let me get my thoughts together
I need to sort out my emotions and feelings
Concentrate, stimulate
I need to focus on the pleasure that I'm experiencing
Ecstacy cannot be measured
The joy and pleasure that you bring is immeasurable and incomparable
I finally found my treasure
I've discovered something of immeasurable value in you
When I think about the love we make
When I reflect on our lovemaking
I can't find the word to say, your love is ooh
I can't articulate how truly special and satisfying your love is
When I think about the the love we make
As I reminisce about our lovemaking
I run out of breath and I start to shake
I'm so overwhelmed that I'm left breathless and trembling
Take the sun
Your love is the light and warmth that sustains me
Take the moon
You provide a guiding light even in the darkest of times
All I ever need is you
You are the only thing I require to be content and fulfilled
You make my dreams come true
You fulfill all of my hopes and aspirations
Through the storm, nice and warm
Even in the midst of turbulent times, you provide a sense of comfort and security
Girl you know just what to do
You instinctively know how to calm me down and bring me comfort when I need it most
I'm just an ordinary man
I'm just an average person with nothing particularly special about me
I don't understand
I don't quite comprehend
Why the way that I feel gets so hard for me
Why it's so difficult for me to express my feelings
To explain
To put into words
Am I dreamin'?
Is this too good to be true?
And my heart is beating, sore from being
My heart is aching from the intensity of the love I'm feeling
Loved so beyond my needs
You love me beyond what I could ever have wanted or expected
All I know is I want the world to know
I want everyone to know
Your love is oh
Your love is a powerful force
Your love is oh
Your love is all-consuming and exhilarating
Your love is, oh
Your love can't be contained or described by words alone
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: BRIAN KELLY MCKNIGHT, ROBIN A. THICKE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@agentsmithy1450
I was in love once, ended 3yrs ago in a very unbelievable and senseless way.
Just a few weeks ago, I went with my son to TK maxx to look around and grab a few things, I walked into the best friend of my ex-girlfriend, I said hello and we talked briefly .
Although this was only her best friend, the energy and pain I felt there and then was powerful.
I left the store and went into the car with my son, who of cause of oblivious to the situation.
The pain was more overwhelming as we drove home.
THEN this track came up from my playlist.
The words that struck a cord there and then was "Love takes no less than everything"
When it comes to matters of the heart... the pain consumes you. Sometimes you think you have moved on, only for somethings like music to trigger them, and then you are back to 1.
Love takes NO LESS THAN EVERYTHING!
@cieloh9864
They say it's a river that circles the earth
A beam of light shining to the edge of the universe
It conquers all, it changes everything
They say it's a blessing, they say it's a gift
They say it's a miracle and I believe that it is
It conquers all but it's a mystery
Love breaks your heart
Love takes no less than everything
Love makes it hard
And it fades away so easily
In this world we've created, in this place that we live
In the blink of an eye babe, the darkness slips in
Love lights the world, unites the lovers for eternity
Love breaks the chains
Love aches for everyone of us
Love takes the tears and the pain
And it turns it in to the beauty that remains
Look at this place
It was paradise but now it's dying
I'll pray for love
I'll take my chances that it's not too late
Love breaks your heart
Love takes no less than everything
Love makes it hard
And it fades away so easily, oh, oh, oh
Love breaks the chains
Love aches for everyone of us
Love takes the tears and the pain
And it turns it in to the beauty that remains......
@caramelspice7244
Two amazing artists that have never won a Grammy. They should have gotten one for this beautiful song.
@theoneandonly1561
One of the great travesties that Brian McKnight never won a grammy! That is why I put no stock in awards any more, we all know Brian is the greatest ever so it's all good.
@caramelspice7244
Yeah, I don't watch awards shows, just the same mediocre pop stars being recycled over and over. The Grammys are ok, but they still just reward popularity, rarely talent. Smh.
@bbigrocker1
Caramel Spice very well stated, hear hear
@ami7mina
wow! and taylor had like 6?? ugh!
@kizzyhartsfield6660
I can't believe. Brian McKnight never won a grammyand Cardi B has one. Travesty
@EventuallyWeMerge
This takes me back to the early 90's. Damn, I miss those days. It's like now-a-days I'm always worried about something. It probably doesn't help that I'm a drinker, but....Somewhere along the line I lost myself. But this song reminds me that many people out there still have a soul, even if I lost mine through needles, alcohol and other drugs. Oh well. My hope is that someday I will live again, even if I suffer for my selfish sins of lust. I treat people nicely but every day I feel the pain.
@laarbe
This is one of the most beautiful songs sung by two of the most beautifully and talented singers of all time. They are both so underrated. Look how fabulous Vanessa looks in this video and she is pregnant. Great Job.
@gladwinsekgobela7732
The kind of music that reminds you of days whereby social media had no impact on how we lived our lives. No Camera phones, whatsapp, insta or these platforms that have hijacked our freedom. Only good music, fond childhood games and some real living. I miss those days.
@Israel_of_Yah.
Me too.