Summary
Highlights
The song opens with the singer questioning why his beloved allows herself to be hurt, acknowledging the signs of her current partner's infidelity and lies. He expresses confusion as to why she stays in such a detrimental relationship.
The singer promises that if he were her man, she would never have to worry about his actions. He vows to come home every night, treat her right, and provide her with the good things she deserves, emphasizing her worth as a 'star' deserving of diamonds and rings.
The core message of the song is introduced as the singer urges her to 'let him love her' and be the one to give her 'everything she wants and needs'. He promises 'good love and protection' and to 'show her the way love's supposed to be'.
He elaborates on her beauty, describing her as 'true beauty's description' and a 'dime, plus 99'. He notes that it's a shame she doesn't recognize her own worth, as she captivates attention wherever she goes.
The singer reiterates that she 'deserves better' and suggests they should be together, implying their compatibility and the positive future they could have. This leads into a repeated chorus, passionately urging her to let him love her.
The song crescendos with a powerful repetition of the chorus, emphasizing his desire to be the one to provide her with all her desires, good love, and protection, and to demonstrate how love should truly be experienced.