For the Love of a Woman
Love's Sacrifice: Albert King's Ode to Devotion
Lyrics
One, two, three, four!
Introduction and musical count-in.
For the love of a woman
Expressing the theme: actions driven by love for a woman.
A man will do most anything
Highlighting the extreme measures a man may take for love.
For a love of a woman
Reiteration of the theme, emphasizing the powerful influence of love.
A man will do most anything
Repeating the idea for emphasis and continuity.
Make him steal from his mother
Illustrating the extent of sacrifice, even involving theft from family.
Just to buy her a diamond ring
Emphasizing the drastic actions, such as theft, to afford a precious gift.
Well I love you, baby
Expressing love for the woman and drawing a comparison to a schoolboy's affection for a favorite treat.
Like a schoolboy love his pie
Continuing the analogy of love to a schoolboy's fondness for pie.
Well I love you, baby
Reaffirming the depth of love, drawing parallels to youthful infatuation.
Like a schoolboy love his pie
Repeating the comparison to emphasize the intensity of emotions.
Well I love you so much, darlin'
Expressing profound love and the emotional impact on behavior.
You make me want to cheat an' lie
Conveying the emotional turmoil induced by the intensity of love.
I've been lovin' you, baby
Reflecting on the duration of love, emphasizing a longstanding commitment.
Ever since I don't know when
Reiterating a long history of love with the woman.
I've been lovin' you, baby
Continuing the theme of enduring love over an extended period.
Ever since I don't know when
Repeating the notion of a prolonged, steadfast love.
Oh, I love ya so much, darlin', yeah
Expressing intense love and a strong desire to return to the beloved.
That I'm comin' right back again
Affirming the intention to return to the loved one soon.
Come on!
Encouraging enthusiasm or signaling a musical climax.
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