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Lyrics you'll love: "Let me breathe you in 'til gravity bends/And we fall through the hole in the light/Make this our kingdom/Somewhere where good love conquers and not divides/'Cause I may not know a lot of things but/I feel it in my chest/Know I won't let the blue flame die" It's also the first song he wrote about now-wife (and then-girlfriend) Chrissy Teigen. According to Cosmopolitan, John Legend himself revealed in a Reddit AMA that "morning sex inspired" him to write the catchy tune. This seemingly unassuming song, which was released in 2008, has a naughty secret: It's actually inspired by doing the deed in the morning. Lyrics you'll love: "I don't wanna lose a moment/I don't wanna miss a kiss/If I could plan the perfect day, love/Then I would start it just like this" (Plus, it makes the perfect first dance song.) It serves as a poignant reminder to continue loving and supporting your partner, even as your relationship evolves as you grow older together. Lyrics you'll love: "Oh I will stay with you through the ups and the downs/Oh I will stay with you when no one else is around/And when the dark clouds arrive/I will stay by your side/I know we'll be alright"Īlthough it was released all the way back in 2004, John Legend's "Stay With You," remains as timeless as ever. It's chock-full of romantic metaphors, too. In the song, Legend sings about being on cloud nine alongside his lover.
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"So High" was released over 15 years ago, but the lyrics are incredibly poetic and super sweet-making it the perfect addition to your cocktail hour or wedding playlist. Lyrics you'll love: "Baby, since the day you came into my life/You made me realize that we were born to fly/You showed me every day new possibilities/You proved my fantasies, what love could really be" According to the singer, "This song is a celebration of love, resilience and hope." He continued, "The message of the song is that love can help carry us through these dark times and music can bring us joy and inspiration." John Legend wrote "Bigger Love" to bring joy, light and inspiration to people's lives. Lyrics you'll love: "Cause we got a bigger love/Won't ever give it up/We got a one-way ticket love/We ain't going no place but up/Nothing can stop this/No one can top us" Trust us: You'll be belting out this catchy tune for days after your big day. The jazzy song features piano instrumentals and the crooner's powerful vocals. You may not think the Fifty Shades Darker soundtrack would have the most appropriate song choices for your wedding playlist, but John Legend's "One Woman Man" is an exception. Lyrics you'll love: "I could see it from the stars/That I might give you my heartįrom the moment that I met you/Knew that I would never let you/Slip away, it's okay" Remember the idyllic honeymoon phase of your relationship? You know, when you were head-over-heels in love with your now-spouse? Well, "Each Day Gets Better" will take you back to those times by eliciting fond memories of your journey together-leaving you feeling excited for the future ahead. Lyrics you'll love: "Where do we go? Who knows?/But each day gets better/I just can't let her go, oh, no/Each kiss gets sweeter" Plus, Aiko and Legend's harmonizing is truly gorgeous. The duet features a mix of super-slow verses and a rhythmic chorus, making it an ideal choice for your first dance. It also features beautiful vocals from Jhene Aiko. "U Move, I Move" is one of John Legend's newest songs. Lyrics you'll love: "When I'm lost, you give me order//Pull me back and push me forward/Take me in and hold me, hold me closer/I'll follow you up and over" The soft, soothing melody-coupled with the swoon-worthy lyrics-may even make you shed a tear or two. In this deeply intimate tune, the singer gets raw and real about pure, unconditional love. "Conversations in the Dark" is one of Legend's most underrated wedding songs. Lyrics you'll love: "I'll be there when you get lonely, lonely/Keep the secrets that you told me, told me/And your love is all you owe me" "Conversations in the Dark," Conversations in the Dark Consider playing it during your wedding ceremony processional. And, as you would expect, the lyrics are absolutely heartwarming. This 2008 track is on the slower side and features the sweet sound of a guitar.