You're a Wonderful One
Capturing Love's Essence: Marvin Gaye's Ode to a Wonderful One
Lyrics
You are so wonderful
You are exceptionally amazing.
That being near you is all I'm living for
Being close to you is the sole purpose of my existence.
You show me more kindness in little ways
You consistently show me kindness in small gestures.
Than I've ever known in all my days
Your kindness surpasses any I've experienced throughout my life.
Tell me we'll stay together
Expressing a desire for a lasting commitment.
Let me love you forever
Requesting to love you eternally.
'Cause you're a wonderful one
A declaration of admiration, addressing the person as a wonderful one.
You're a wonderful one
Reiteration of the person's wonderful qualities.
In you there is a rare quality
Highlighting a unique and exceptional quality within the person.
Your love, baby, it means the world
Expressing the immense value of the person's love.
For me you're always concerned
Noting the constant concern the person has for the speaker.
And you ask nothin', baby, in return
Emphasizing the selfless nature of the person, expecting nothing in return.
You're really more than I deserve
Acknowledging that the person is more than the speaker feels deserving of.
From my heart I mean these words
Authentic confirmation of these sentiments from the heart.
You're a wonderful one
Reiteration of the person's wonderful qualities.
You're a wonderful one
Further emphasizing the wonderful nature of the person.
Oh you're a wonderful one
Repetition of admiration, calling the person wonderful.
Baby, you're a wonderful one
Continuing to express the person's exceptional qualities.
Sweetheart, you're a wonderful one
Using endearing terms to convey the person's wonderful nature.
My darlin', you're a wonderful one
Addressing the person with affection, reaffirming their wonderful qualities.
You're a wonderful one
Reiteration of the person's wonderful nature.
You're a wonderful one
Further emphasizing the wonderful qualities of the person.
Mmm hmm you're a wonderful one
Continuing to affirm the person's exceptional nature.
Baby, you're a wonderful one
Reaffirming the person's wonderful qualities.
You're really more than I deserve
Acknowledging that the person exceeds what the speaker feels deserving of.
From my heart I mean these words
Reiterating the sincerity of these sentiments from the heart.
You're a wonderful one
Reaffirming the person's wonderful qualities.
You're a wonderful one
Emphasizing the person's exceptional nature once again.
Sometimes I'm up, sometimes I'm down
Acknowledging the ups and downs in life but highlighting the constancy of the person's love.
But your love, you're always around
Assurance that the person's love is ever-present, regardless of life's fluctuations.
Words of confidence you speak to me
Recognition of the person's words of confidence and encouragement.
Baby, and you place a tender kiss on my cheek
Describing a tender gesture of affection, symbolized by a kiss on the cheek.
It makes my burden a little bit lighter
Acknowledging that the person's love lightens the speaker's burdens.
It makes my life a little bit brighter
Highlighting the positive impact of the person's love on the speaker's life.
'Cause you're a wonderful one
Reiteration of the person's wonderful qualities.
You're a wonderful one
Emphasizing the exceptional nature of the person once again.
Oh you're a wonderful one
Repetition of admiration, calling the person wonderful.
Baby, you're a wonderful one
Affirming the person's exceptional qualities as wonderful.
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