too proud to beg
Luther Vandross · Your Secret Love [1996]
Stayed longer than I planned
But change is good, they say
So I rearranged my world for them
For her and love and, here I go again
I spoke to my heart
Said, "Open up wide"
Then got the message you had changed your mind
And now here I am and I just don't understand
Baby, if you talk to me then I will listen
There can't be no "us" honey, if "you" are missin'
Yes I love you, yes I need you
ain't no world for me without you
I want you, I'm just too proud to beg
So sad the journey made
So high the price we have to pay
All for love...
And it hurts you anyway
I can't lose my soul to hope and wishing
You don't understand me, I know that you think...
I don't love you, I don't need you
But, my intentions are to love you
See, I want you, I'm just too proud...
To beg for your love
So don't put me through it
Take a little time to think about what you're doing
And try to understand why...
Yes I love you, yes I need you
ain't no world for me without you
I want you, I'm just too proud to beg
So sad the journey made
So high the price we have to pay
All for love...
And it hurts you anyway
Too Proud to Beg
Luther Vandross delivers a tender ballad on 'Too Proud to Beg,' a track that exemplifies his signature smooth vocal style and emotional depth. Recorded for the 1996 album 'Your Secret Love,' the song showcases his ability to convey vulnerability and resilience without resorting to pleading. As part of his extensive discography, this recording reflects the soulful R&B aesthetic that defined his career during the mid-1990s. The composition highlights Vandross's mastery of phrasing and his capacity to connect with listeners through subtle, heartfelt performance rather than overt drama. It stands as a testament to his role as a leading figure in contemporary soul music, offering a moment of quiet strength that resonates within his broader body of work.