I Once Had Your Love (And I Can't Let Go)

The Isley Brothers · Other Songs - The Isley Brothers

Every day I think of you

Can't believe it's true that I'm so into you

That I don't know where I'm goin'

I never felt this way before

All I wanna do is to love you, baby

Behind closed doors

Ooh, I once had your lovin', baby

And I can't let go

I once had your lovin', baby

And I can't let go

I once had your lovin', baby

And I can't let go

Don't let go

All of the good times that we shared

Every day's a holiday

We could celebrate makin' love together

Ooh, let's keep this fire burnin'

Every day is new, girl

When I think of you I get so excited

Ooh, you keep my whole world turnin'

I just had your lovin', baby

And I can't let go

I once had your lovin', baby

And I can't let go

I once had your lovin', baby

And I can't let go

Don't let go

All of the good times that we shared

Can't let you go

Can't let you go

Can't let you go

Can't let you go

Girl, I can't let you go

Sure as Heaven above

We found love

You and I can fly away

Maybe to L.A. or some lovely island

Take a stroll along the ocean

Building castles in the sand

Doin' all the things we planned together

Ooh, I love you so much, baby

I once had your lovin', baby

And I can't let go

I once had your lovin', baby

And I can't let go

I once had your lovin', baby

And I can't let go

Don't let go

All of the good times that we shared

Once had your lovin', baby

And I can't let go

I once had your lovin', baby

And I can't let go

I once had your lovin', baby

And I can't let go

Can't let it go, girl

I once had your lovin', baby

And I can't let go

I once had your lovin', baby

And I can't let go

I once had your lovin', baby

And I can't let go

Can't let it go, no, no

Ooh, I once had your lovin', baby

And I can't let go

I once had your lovin', baby

And I can't let go

I once had your lovin', baby

And I can't let go

Can't let go

I once had your lovin', baby

Can't let go

I once had your lovin', baby

Can't let go

I once had your lovin', baby

And I can't let go, ooh

I Once Had Your Love (And I Can't Let Go)

Released by The Isley Brothers, this track exemplifies the group's signature blend of soulful R&B and polished pop production. As a staple of their discography, the recording showcases the brothers' mastery of vocal harmony and melodic construction, characteristic of their work during the late 1960s and early 1970s. The song captures the emotional weight of unrequited affection, delivered through lush arrangements that defined the Motown and Philadelphia soul eras. It remains a testament to the Isley Brothers' ability to craft timeless love songs that balance commercial appeal with genuine musical depth, continuing to resonate within the broader canon of classic American soul music.