Day 303 - He Loves Me

I have always loved this song (and Jill Scott).  And as I thinking about love the other day, I realized that most love songs talk about the love that the singer has for their partner.  This song talks about love from the perspective of the receiver of said love.  I think that's a beautiful thing, because while I'm definitely a giver, there is great beauty in being given back to (and being willing/able to receive).  So yay for not only giving love but to getting it as well.

"You love me especially different.  Every time, you keep me on my feet happily excited by your cologne, your hands, your smile, your intelligence.  You woo me, you court me, you tease me, you please me.  You school me, give me things to think about.  Invite me, you ignite me, co-write me, you love me, you like me.  Incite me to chorus." She recognizes that she is loved, but not only is she loved, she's loved in a different way.  This love keeps her excited, and everything he does or has seems to be part of the wonderful essence that is him.  All these things contribute to the pleasure and bring her excitement.  He pursues her and seeks to build respectful relationship with her, but at the same time, he is not afraid to bring her pleasure and take care of her whole person - mind, body, emotions, etc.  He is inviting, giving her the space to open up and feel comfortable.  He also sparks something in her as he even helps to encourage and shape the person she is becoming.  He loves her, but he also likes her - there is romantic affection, but there is also friendship and care. 

"You're different and special.  You're different and special in every way imaginable.  You love me from my hair follicles to my toenails.  You got me feeling like the breeze, easy and free and lovely and new.  O, when you touch me, I just can't control it.  When you touch me, I just can't hold it. The emotion inside of me, I can feel it."  She acknowledges that the love he shares with her is not a run-of-the-mill type of love, and he is not your average man.  He is unique and to be cherished.  He is different, and this may be because he was crafted specifically to fit her in ways that others could not.  He loves every part of her, and he makes her feel free and uninhibited.  It takes a strong love to make someone feel that way, especially when so many people are afraid of love and opening up.  And then when he touches her, it's like the love is personified in the touch, and she can't contain the depth of what she feels.  The way that they connect affects the whole of her being.  She is loved.