Your precious love
Otis Redding · Other Songs - Otis Redding
For your precious love means more to me
Than any love could ever be
For when I wanted you I was so lonely and so blue
For that's what love will do
Darling, I'm so surprised,
Oh, when I first realized
That you were fooling me
Darling, they say that our love won't grow
I just want to tell them that they don't know
For as long as you, long as you are loving me
Our love will grow wider, deeper than any sea
And all the things in the world, in this whole wide world
Is just that you would say that you'd be my girl
( Wanting you ) Wanting you, ( I'm lonely and blue ) Whoa, lonely
That's what love will do
For your precious love means more to me
Than any love could ever be
For when I, I wanted you I was so lonely and so blue
That's what love will do
Than any love could ever be
For when I wanted you I was so lonely and so blue
For that's what love will do
Darling, I'm so surprised,
Oh, when I first realized
That you were fooling me
Darling, they say that our love won't grow
I just want to tell them that they don't know
For as long as you, long as you are loving me
Our love will grow wider, deeper than any sea
And all the things in the world, in this whole wide world
Is just that you would say that you'd be my girl
( Wanting you ) Wanting you, ( I'm lonely and blue ) Whoa, lonely
That's what love will do
For your precious love means more to me
Than any love could ever be
For when I, I wanted you I was so lonely and so blue
That's what love will do
Your Precious Love
Otis Redding's "Your Precious Love" stands as a quintessential example of his soulful vocal delivery and the raw emotional intensity that defined the Stax Records sound. Recorded during the height of his career, the track exemplifies the genre's characteristic blend of gospel-inflected harmony and bluesy rhythm. While often associated with his later period, the song reflects the enduring power of his ability to convey deep longing and devotion through his voice. As part of his broader discography, it remains a staple for fans of classic soul music, showcasing the timeless appeal of his work and his significant influence on the genre's evolution.