Never More Than I
Love Beyond Riches: Charley Pride's 'Never More Than I' Meaning Revealed
Lyrics
He'll buy you lots of pretty things
He will provide material possessions.
Fancy clothes and fancy rings
Gifts of luxurious clothing and jewelry.
But he will never love you never more than I
Despite material gifts, his love surpasses.
Your pillared home all dressed in white will
Describes a grand, white home that lacks warmth.
Be cold on the summer's night
The coldness of the mansion on a summer night.
Cause he will never love you
His love remains superior.
Never more than I
Reiteration of his unparalleled love.
Wealth and possession I admit I
Acknowledging a lack of wealth and possessions.
Don't have very much of
Admission of limited material resources.
I was born and raised a poor boy
Humble origins as a poor boy.
And all we had was love
Emphasizes the presence of love despite poverty.
So if you want what's made of clay
Choosing something fragile or vulnerable.
Take his hand and walk away
Suggests leaving for material gain.
But he will never love you never more than I
Reaffirmation of the singer's enduring love.
Wealth and possession I admit I
Repeat of acknowledgment of limited wealth.
Don't have very much of
Reiteration of having little material wealth.
I was born and raised a poor boy
Restatement of a modest upbringing.
And all we had was love
Highlighting love in spite of financial challenges.
So if you want what's made of clay
Encourages choosing love over materialism.
Take his hand and walk away
Suggesting leaving for material possessions.
But he will never love you never more than I
Emphasizes the irreplaceable nature of the singer's love.
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