The Love You Save - The Jackson 5
Michael Jackson · Other Songs - Michael Jackson
Stop, stop, stop, you'd better save it!
Michael: When we played tag in grade school
You wanted to be It.
But chasing boys was just a fad
You crossed your heart you'd quit.
When we grew up you traded
Your promise for my ring
Now just like back to grade school
You're doing the same old thing!
CHORUS:
Stop! The love you save may be your own!
Darling, take it slow
Or some day you'll be all alone.
You'd better stop the love you save may be your own!
Darling, look both ways before you cross me
You're headed for the danger zone.
Michael: I'm the one who loves you!
I'm the one you need!
Jermaine: Those other guys will put you down As soon as they succeed!
Michael: They'll ruin your reputation!
They'll label you a flirt!
Jermaine: The way they talk about you
They'll turn your name to dirt, oh!
Second verse:
Michael: Isaac said he kissed you
Beneath the apple tree
When Benjie held your hand he felt
E-lec-tri-ci-tee!
When Alexander called you
He said he rang your chimes
Christopher discovered
You're way ahead of your times!
REPEAT CHORUS
BRIDGE:
J5: Slow down.
Slow down.
Slow down
Slow down.
Michael: S is for "Save it"
T is for "Take it slow"
O is for "Oh, no!"
P is for "Please, please, don't go!"
Jermaine: The love you save may be your own...
Michael: Some day you may be all alone...
Jermaine: Stop it!
Michael: Save it, girl!
Jermaine: Or some day you'll be all alone.
Michael: You'd better stop! the love you save may be your own!
Jermaine: Please, please
Or some day, some day baby,
You'll be all alone
Those other guys will put you down as soon as they
succeed. Michael: Stop! The love you
save may be your own...
etc to FADE
The Love You Save
As a solo artist, Michael Jackson released 'The Love You Save' in 1995, marking a significant shift in his musical direction toward a more mature and spiritual sound. The track serves as a poignant reflection on the transient nature of romantic relationships and the enduring power of love, themes that resonated deeply with his global audience. Recorded during the period leading up to his final studio album, the song embodies the introspective quality that characterized his later work, blending R&B, soul, and gospel influences. It stands as a testament to his ability to evolve artistically while maintaining his signature vocal prowess and emotional depth, offering a timeless message about cherishing connections before they fade.