Choosey Lover
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Girl, I'm so proud of you
I'm so glad you chose me, baby (Baby)
And I'll make you so happy
(Thought I had a lover) Thought I had a lover
But I was kiddin' myself, baby
(By the time I learned about it) By the time I learned the truth about it
She was sleepin' with someone else, oh, but not you, baby
Choosey lover
Girl, I'm so proud of you
I'm so glad you chose me, baby (Baby)
And I'll make you so happy
'Cause you've given me (Given me security)
Given me security, baby, and you're provin' what you said
(I never worry about you) Never worry about you, baby
Jumpin' in and out of bed, no, not my baby
Choosey lover (You're so choosey)
Girl, I'm so proud of you
I'm so glad you chose me, baby (Baby)
And I'll make you so happy
Choosey lover (You're so choosey)
Girl, I'm so proud of you
I'm so glad you chose me, baby
And I'll make you so happy
Choosey lover (Oh, you're so choosey)
Girl, I'm so proud of you
I'm so glad you chose me, baby
And I'll make you so happy
Choosey lover (Oh, choosey)
Girl, I'm so proud of you




I'm so glad you chose me, baby
And I'll make you so happy

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Isley Brothers' song Choosey Lover express the singer's gratitude to his partner for choosing to be with him. He acknowledges having had a promiscuous past, but the listener infers that the partner's loyalty and commitment have made him change his ways. The singer describes his partner as a "choosey lover" who only wants to be with him, and he is proud of her for being true to him. He also expresses his willingness to make her happy in return, citing the security and reassurance she provides as proof of his commitment to her.


The lyrics also reveal a shift in the singer's perspective regarding relationships. He acknowledges that he used to think he had a lover, but he was deceiving himself since she was seeing someone else. This implies that the singer used to have casual relationships and was perhaps unaware of the consequences of his actions. The song suggests that his present relationship has opened his eyes to the value of true love and commitment.


Overall, the lyrics express gratitude, commitment, and the metamorphosis of one's views on love and relationships. The singer acknowledges that he has been reformed by the love of his "choosey" partner, willing to do whatever it takes to make her happy.


Line by Line Meaning

Girl, I'm so proud of you
The singer expresses pride for the girl he is addressing


I'm so glad you chose me, baby (Baby)
The singer is grateful that the girl chose him to be with


And I'll make you so happy
The singer promises to bring happiness to the girl's life


(Thought I had a lover) Thought I had a lover
The artist previously thought he had a lover in his life


But I was kiddin' myself, baby
The artist admits that he was fooling himself by thinking he had a lover


(By the time I learned about it) By the time I learned the truth about it
The singer discovered the truth about his supposed lover


She was sleepin' with someone else, oh, but not you, baby
The singer clarifies that the girl in front of him is not the one who was with someone else


Choosey lover
The girl is a selective lover with high standards


Given me security, baby, and you're provin' what you said
The girl has given the artist a sense of security and validates her promises


(I never worry about you) Never worry about you, baby
The artist expresses that he does not worry about the girl's faithfulness


Jumpin' in and out of bed, no, not my baby
The singer states that the girl he is with does not engage in casual sexual encounters


(You're so choosey)
The girl's high standards and selectivity are reaffirmed


Girl, I'm so proud of you
The singer expresses pride and admiration for the girl


Choosey lover (Oh, you're so choosey)
The girl's selectivity as a lover is emphasized once again


I'm so glad you chose me, baby
The singer is grateful that the girl chose to be with him


And I'll make you so happy
The artist promises to bring happiness to the girl's life


Choosey lover (Oh, choosey)
The girl's high standards in love and relationships are once again emphasized


Girl, I'm so proud of you
The singer expresses admiration for the girl


And I'll make you so happy
The singer promises to bring happiness to the girl's life




Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHRISTOPHER JASPER, CHRISTOPHER H JASPER, ERNIE ISLEY, MARVIN ISLEY, O'KELLY ISLEY, RONALD ISLEY, RUDOLPH ISLEY

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@stopspam43711

My husband and I have been married since 1996, and it was a second marriage for the both of us. This song definitely depicts the depth of love that we have for one another and the journey it took for us to find each other! Here it is towards the end of 2023, and this song still has us swaying in each other's arms. They don't make songs like this anymore!

@errolthomas9426

Gone but never forgotten. Rest in peace Rudolph Isley 1939-2023.

@davidrogers9667

The fact that Ron Isley said he wrote this song after hearing Earth,Wind,and Fire's "DEVOTION" makes this song that much cooler😎.

@Greyareas27

I was surprised that the Isleys came out with a song that sounded so much like Earth Wind & Fire's "Devotion". Lots of people bit off of EWF's sound, but unlike the others, the Isleys were on their level.

@Noni1

I’m 29 years old. This tune hits my soul 🌻

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@youinmybusiness1388

Same!! Omg

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No cap

@mikezero7422

I got something else that’ll hit yo soul baby. 🫑

@Noni1

@@mikezero7422 🧐 Mr. Mike!

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