When I say I love you, do you know what I mean? Alicia Marguerite, do you know what I mean? When I say I love you. I love you means holding your hand when you cross the street Sharing a prayer when you've got a need Wiping your tears when you start to cry Finding the answer when you question why When I say I love you, do you know what I mean? Alicia Marguerite, do you know what I mean? When I say I love you. I love you means bicycle rides on a sunny day Going down slides as we run and play I'll be right here when you need me, babe Holding you near if you should feel afraid. When I say I love you, do you know what I mean? Alicia Marguerite, do you know what I mean? When I say I love you. I love you means showing the way you may know the Lord Proving my love to you more and more Giving my time, listening when you say Just what's on your mind, and teach you how to pray When I say I love you, do you know what I mean? Alicia Marguerite, do you know what I mean? When I say I love you.