You Don't Know What Love Is
Miki Howard · Other Songs - Miki Howard
Until you've learned the meaning of the blues
Until you've loved a love you've had to lose
You don't know what love is
You don't know how lips hurt
Until you've kissed and had to pay the cost
Until you've flipped your heart and you have lost
No, you don't know what love is
Do you know how a lost heart feels
The thought of reminiscing
And how lips that taste of tears
Lose their taste for kissing
You don't know how hearts burn
For love that cannot live yet never dies
Until you've faced each dawn with sleepless eyes
No, you don't know what love is
Do you know how a lost heart feels
Feels the thought of reminiscing
And how lips that taste of tears
Lose their taste for kissing
You don't know how hearts burn
For love that cannot live yet never dies
Until you've faced each dawn with sleepless eyes
No, you don't know what love is
You Don't Know What Love Is - Miki Howard
Miki Howard delivers a soulful rendition of 'You Don't Know What Love Is,' a track that exemplifies her signature blend of R&B and gospel influences. Recorded during the mid-1990s, the song showcases her distinctive vocal style, characterized by a rich, emotive tone and intricate phrasing that draws heavily from the traditions of Southern gospel and classic soul. While the specific album placement for this recording remains unlisted in public catalogs, it stands as a testament to her prolific output during that era, often appearing alongside other notable works from her discography such as 'Miki Sings Billie' and 'Femme Fatale.' The composition captures the universal themes of romantic uncertainty and devotion, delivered with a raw authenticity that resonates within the broader landscape of 1990s female R&B. Howard's performance here highlights her ability to transform standard pop structures into deeply personal narratives, cementing her reputation as a versatile vocalist capable of navigating both contemporary and traditional musical landscapes with equal grace.