Throughout the song, Jorja Smith expresses her feelings and insecurities about someone she unintentionally fell in love with.
This person acts as if nothing happened and ignores her. Afraid of losing them, she does whatever she can to get their attention and convince them not to leave.
[Chorus]
I don't wanna be without your love
I don't wanna be without your trust
I don't wanna leave before I tell you I'm the only one that loves you
How you gonna live without my love?
You don't wanna see the end in us
Don't you know that I could never love somebody else the way I love you?
No, no
[Verse 1]
What do you see when you look at me?
How do you feel when you're touching my body?
It's not as deep as it's meant to be
Where do we go from here?
What do you do when I'm outside?
How do you feel? Are you missing me, baby?
I know you don't tell me everything (I, I)
But where do we go from here? (I, I)
[Pre-Chorus]
I don't wanna be without your—
Way I love you, way I love you, love you
Way I love you, way I love you, love you
Way I love you, way I love you (My)
Way I love you, love you (My body)
Way I love you, way I love you, love you
Way I love you, way I love you, love you
Way I love you (My), way I love you (My, my)
Way I love you (My)
[Chorus]
I don't wanna be without your love
I don't wanna be without your trust
I don't wanna leave before I tell you I'm the only one that loves you
How you gonna live without my love?
You don't wanna see the end in us
Don't you know that I could never love somebody else the way I love you?
[Verse 2]
Why'd you pretend you're not into me?
We both know the truth, why we holding back, baby?
Is this as deep as it's meant to be?
I don't want to believe
I'm just as confused about you and me
We both said before we don't want to be something
What a fantasy (I, I)
This love could set me free (I, I)
[Chorus]
I don't wanna be without your love
I don't wanna be without your trust
I don't wanna leave before I tell you I'm the only one that loves you (I, I)
How you gonna live without my love? (I, I)
You don't wanna see the end in us
Don't you know that I could never love somebody else the way I love you?
[Outro]
I don't wanna be without your—
Way I love you, way I love you, love you
Way I love you, way I love you, love you
Way I love you, way I love you (My)
Way I love you, love you (My body)
Way I love you, way I love you, love you
Way I love you, way I love you, love you
Way I love you, way I love you (My)
Way I love you
I don't wanna be without your—
The Way I Love You was written by Ed Thomas & Jorja Smith & Maverick Sabre.
The Way I Love You was produced by Ed Thomas & Maverick Sabre & Shayk.
Jorja Smith released The Way I Love You on Thu May 01 2025.
Apple Music features official animated artwork for this release.
‘The Way I Love You’ is just so much fun. It takes me back in time – there’s something nostalgic about it but no[t] at the same time. I had the pleasure of working with Maverick Sabre, Ed Thomas and Shayk on this one. Every time I play it with my girls, I get so hyped – it’s a proper head-skanker.
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“The Way I Love You” debuted and peaked at #39 on the UK’s Official Singles Chart.