All the Man That I Need
Whitney Houston Lyrics
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But that was all before he came
I thought love had to hurt to turn out right
But now he's here
It's not the same, it's not the same
He fills me up
He gives me love
He's all I've got
He's all I've got in this world
But he's all the man that I need
And in the morning when I kiss his eyes
He takes me down and rocks me slow
And in the evening when the moon is high
He holds me close and won't let go
He won't let go
He fills me up
He gives me love
More love than I've ever seen
He's all I've got
He's all I've got in this world
But he's all the man that I need
He fills me up
He gives me love
More love than I've ever seen
He's all I've got
He's all I've got in this world
But he's all the man that I need
He fills me up
He gives me love
More love than I've ever seen
He's all I've got
He's all I've got in this world
But he's all the man that I need
Whitney Houston's song "All the Man That I Need" is a heartfelt ballad that tells the story of a woman who has found true love after a lot of heartache. In the first verse, she explains how she used to cry herself to sleep at night because she believed that love had to hurt in order for it to be real. However, since her partner has come into her life, she realizes that love doesn't have to be painful to be genuine.
The chorus repeats the message that she only needs her partner in her life because he is the only man who can fill her heart with love. The second verse talks about the little ways in which her partner shows his love to her. From kissing her eyes in the morning to holding her close at night, he is attentive to her needs and never lets her go.
The bridge repeats the chorus, highlighting the idea that her partner is all she needs in this world. The final lines reflect on the fact that he gives her more love than she has ever seen before. The song is a powerful declaration of love and the importance of finding a partner who fills your heart with happiness, rather than heartache.
Line by Line Meaning
I used to cry myself to sleep at night
In the past, I used to feel sad and lonely, which made me cry myself to sleep.
But that was all before he came
Since he came into my life, things have changed for the better.
I thought love had to hurt to turn out right
I used to believe that true love required suffering and pain to be successful.
But now he's here
However, now that he is by my side, my past beliefs have been proven wrong.
It's not the same, it's not the same
I have discovered that love does not have to be painful or sad. Instead, it can be a joyful and fulfilling experience.
He fills me up
He makes me feel complete and fulfilled.
He gives me love
He provides me with love and affection.
More love than I've ever seen
The amount of love he gives me is more than I could have ever imagined or witnessed.
He's all I've got
He is my everything and I rely on him for emotional support.
He's all I've got in this world
He is the only person that I need in this world to feel happy and content.
But he's all the man that I need
He is the only man that I need in my life to feel complete and fulfilled.
And in the morning when I kiss his eyes
When I wake up in the morning, I share a tender moment with him by kissing his eyes.
He takes me down and rocks me slow
During the day, he holds me close and comforts me with his love, which is like a gentle, soothing rhythm.
And in the evening when the moon is high
In the evening, we share another romantic moment under the moonlight.
He holds me close and won't let go
He embraces me tightly and does not let me go, which makes me feel loved and protected.
Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, BMG Rights Management, KAREN SCHAUBEN PUBLISHING ADMINISTRATION, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DEAN PITCHFORD, MICHAEL GORE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@eklopez22
Only God can give you that feeling of pure love!!
@joannfranklin4320
I dedicate this song to my lord Jesus Christ
@j.a.fligor97
Exactly 💯%
@latoyahenson
Yessss👏🏾👏🏾🥰
@fernandogarciacasillas3877
Amén
@luidypimentinha
Beautiful
@luciahelenasena3611
Me too!
@annac2317
To all the girls and women out there, including myself, I hope we end up with kind of man described there. With an emphasis that there is no such thing as a perfect person, but it's who complements you better. And vice versa, I hope boys and men out there end up with the right person for themselves.
@ghelangeles4076
Oh yes.. Amen.😍
@user-ek7rl5gp5i
Iam waiting, this song tô become true in my life ❤