You Know How to Love Me
Lisa Stansfield
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Measure for measure Your love's so much pleasure Like a haunting melody It came inside and captured me And I'm so happy You're the rhythm of my life You and I together will stand the test of time (You know how to love me) Sure you do (You know how to make it right) So nice (You know how to love me There's no denying (Sweet as morning light) Sooner or later I knew you'd come my way You're welcome to my love Just promise that you'll stay [Chorus] You know how to love me Right In a special way You know how to love me Tonight And I want to say You know how to love me You're the real that I feel never go away Seeing's believin' Don't you know you're a dream come true Ain't nothin' deceivin''bout the way that I'm lovin' you (You know how to love me) You know, you know (You know how to make it right) I can feel it (You know how to love me) No doubt about it (Sweet as morning light) Nothing's forever That's what people say But each time that we're together Forever and a day [Chorus]
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Written by: JAMES MTUME, REGGIE LUCAS
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3 facts about this song
Lisa Stansfield" FactsEnglish singer-songwriter Lisa Stansfield is not the original performer of "You Know How to Love Me." She did, however, record a version of the song for her 2014 album, "Seven."
- Stansfield's version was released as part of an international edition of "Seven." It was not released as a separate single.
- Known for her sultry voice and R&B influences, Stansfield put her own spin on the song, adding a modern touch to the classic tune.
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Mtume" FactsMtume, as a band, is not directly linked to the song "You Know How to Love Me." Instead, its namesake and frontman, James Mtume, co-wrote the song.
- James Mtume is known for his work as a songwriter and producer in the 1970s and 80s. He worked in a wide variety of genres, but he is perhaps best known for his work in R&B and funk.
- Besides co-writing "You Know How to Love Me," Mtume also co-wrote other notable hits, such as "Juicy Fruit" and "Never Knew Love Like This Before."
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Phyllis Hyman" FactsPhyllis Hyman is the original performer of "You Know How to Love Me." Her version of the song was released in 1979 as the title track from her fourth studio album.
- Hyman's version of the track was a moderate hit, reaching number 12 on the US R&B chart and number 6 on the US Dance chart.
- Known for her powerful vocals and theatrical presence, Hyman's performance of "You Know How to Love Me" quickly became a classic. Despite her untimely death in 1995, her recording continues to be a favorite among fans of R&B and soul music.
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