B.J. Thomas - The Lovin' Kind Lyrics
Lyrics
Somewhere I heard these words one time
Love is like a clinging vine
Wrap me 'round your heart
And 'round your mind
I've never had to cling to you
'Cause I have no fear of losin' you
Our love is not a clinging vine
It's the lovin' kind
Somewhere I let read these words one time
Love is like a glass of wine
Aging made it sweeter and so fine
It's no better now than before
'Cause we've got the best and there's nothin' more
Our love is not a glass of wine
It's the lovin' kind
Let them write their fancy words
For people who have never heard or tasted
A love like yours and mine
Ours is not a clinging vine
And its certainly not a glass of wine
It's love
And our love is the lovin' kind
Our love is not a clinging vine
And its certainly not a glass of wine
It's love
And our love is the lovin' kind
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B J Thomas The Lovin' Kind
Meaning & Inspiration
B.J. Thomas's "The Lovin' Kind," released on April 17, 2019, offers a profound meditation on the nature of true love, distinguishing it from transient or superficial affections. The song begins by referencing common metaphors for love—a clinging vine and a glass of wine—both of which, while possessing their own allure, are ultimately deemed inadequate by the singer to describe his relationship. The "clinging vine" suggests a love that is needy and dependent, rooted in insecurity and fear of loss, a sentiment directly contrasted by Thomas's assertion that his love is secure, free from the need to cling because there is no fear of losing his beloved. This echoes the biblical wisdom found in 1 John 4:18, which states, "There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love." The comparison to a glass of wine, which becomes sweeter and finer with age, is also set aside. While appealing, this metaphor implies a love that improves with time and perhaps requires maturity to appreciate fully. Thomas suggests his love is not merely an acquired taste or something that passively ripens; it is a present, perfect state, exceeding any temporal improvement. He declares that their love is "no better now than before" because they possess "the best," a testament to a love that is complete and uncompromised from the outset. This resonates with the unchanging nature of God's love, described in Hebrews 13:8 as "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever." The song culminates in a powerful declaration that their love transcends these conventional analogies. It is not about dependence or gradual refinement; it is something far more fundamental and powerful. The singer poetically dismisses the need for elaborate descriptions or comparisons for those who have not experienced such a profound connection, stating, "Let them write their fancy words / For people who have never heard or tasted / A love like yours and mine." This is a love that stands on its own, a testament to a deep, unwavering bond that surpasses easy categorization. The ultimate conclusion, "It's love, and our love is the lovin' kind," signifies a love that is active, generous, and intrinsically good, a pure manifestation of what love is meant to be. This elevates their earthly relationship to a divine standard, mirroring the selfless and unconditional love demonstrated by Christ. In essence, "The Lovin' Kind" is an inspiring anthem for a love that is secure, present, and fundamentally good, a divinely inspired connection that needs no embellishment.