About the song
Barry White, the maestro of love, the sultan of soul, the emperor of… well, you get the picture. The man practically invented a genre with his lush orchestrations, deep baritone vocals, and lyrics that dripped with romance. And perhaps no song in his extensive catalog embodies this signature sound more perfectly than “I Can’t Believe You Love Me.”
Released in 1974 as part of his album Can’t Get Enough, this track isn’t just a song; it’s an experience. Clocking in at over ten minutes, “I Can’t Believe You Love Me” is an extended slow jam that luxuriates in every emotion, every nuance of love’s disbelief and wonder. White’s voice, a force of nature in itself, is both powerful and vulnerable as he expresses the awe of being loved by someone he clearly adores.
The instrumentation is classic Barry White: a swirling symphony of strings, a gentle rhythm section that provides a heartbeat for the song, and subtle horns that add punctuation to his heartfelt pronouncements. It’s the kind of music that begs you to dim the lights, pour a glass of something smooth, and get lost in the moment.
But what truly sets this song apart is its emotional honesty. White isn’t afraid to lay bare his insecurities, his disbelief that someone so wonderful could truly love him. He explores the complexities of a love that feels almost too good to be true, a sentiment that resonates with anyone who has ever experienced the overwhelming joy and fear that come with deep affection.
In a world that often favors fleeting romances and superficial connections, “I Can’t Believe You Love Me” is a timeless reminder of the enduring power of true love. It’s a song that celebrates vulnerability, honesty, and the awe-inspiring feeling of finding a love that makes you question your own worthiness. So settle in, let Barry White’s velvety voice wash over you, and allow yourself to be transported to a world where love reigns supreme.
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Lyrics
I love to talk to you
It’s not every day that a man can find a woman that
That he just loves talking to
Different strokes for different folks
And you know what, baby?
That’s very, very, very, very true
We’re into our own world, in our own way
Doin’ our own thing
And I hope that you can
Truly, truly understand what I’m trying to say to you right now
Because I think it’s very important that you know
And that you realize just what you are to me
You’re not just another woman, you’re not just another fling
You’re not just another ego trip
You are my hope-to-die woman
Needing you is a part of what I feel for you
Wanting you is a part of what I feel for you
But loving you, huh
Baby, that’s all of me to you
I’ve been blessed, I swear to god, I’ve been blessed
Because I’ve got you (I)
And in everything that I want to be (can’t)
And everything that I have to be and everything that I’ve got to be (believe)
It’s all because of you, baby, all because of you (that you love me)
I can’t believe that you love me
I can’t believe that you love me (I can’t believe that you love me)
I can’t believe that you want me (I can’t believe that you want me)
Girl, you’re mine
To love, to keep
I declare, I swear
You’re so doggone sweet
To share your love with only me
And give your love so tenderly
How lucky can I be? (Oh, baby)
(Oh, babe) oh, babe
My pretty little babe (oh, babe)
Oh, no babe
No, I (I) can’t (can’t believe that you love me)
I (I) I can’t (can’t) believe (believe)
That you (that you want me)
To find a love like yours these days
I declare, I swear
Ain’t no way
Girl, my world is at your feet
And a love so real and so complete
For eternity (oh, baby) oh, baby
(Oh, baby) my precious little, babe
(Oh, baby) hmm, oh, no, baby
No, I (I) I can’t believe that you love me
I (I) can’t (can’t) believe that you want me
Ah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Oh-oh, yeah
Oh-oh-oh
No, I (I) I (can’t) I can’t (believe) believe (girl) that you want me
(I) I, oh I can’t (can’t believe)
I can’t believe that you want me (that you want me)
My darling, I, I can’t, girl, I can’t believe it (that you want me)
Honey, I can’t believe it, girl, I just can’t believe it
Oh, I, I can’t, I can’t believe, girl, I just can’t believe (I can’t believe that you want me)
You want me, you want me, yeah, you want me, you want me
I, I can’t believe that you want me, girl, you want me (I can’t believe that you want me)
(I can’t believe that you want me) and with every word, it’s, it’s true, baby
I swear, I do and all that I own is all for you
I, I can’t, I can’t believe, girl, I can’t believe (I can’t believe that you want me)
Honey, I can’t believe it
Girl, I can’t conceive
I, oh, I can’t (oh, can’t)