"Love Overboard" by Gladys Knight & The Pips is a love song that expresses the deep and intense emotions one feels for their partner. The lyrics portray a person who is willing to go to great lengths and even sacrifice their own well-being for their loved one. The song begins with Gladys being told that she loves too hard, but she disagrees, saying she loves her partner not nearly hard enough. Regardless of what others say, she believes that her love for her partner can never go too far, even if it means going around the world. She wants to show her partner how much they mean to her, even if it makes her vulnerable and gives her a feeling of drowning in desire for their touch. The chorus repeats the phrase "Love overboard," emphasizing the overwhelming nature of her love for her partner. She admits that she doesn't know what to do with this overpowering love and confesses to being so in love with her partner that she can't help herself. Gladys also addresses the idea that she works too hard, suggesting that she doesn't consider her efforts to love her partner as work but rather as a privilege. She mentions how her love brings her peace of mind and that she wishes to do even more for her partner. The lyrics continue to showcase the lengths Gladys is willing to go to find the love she has been searching for and the dedication she has towards her partner. She compares her love to an ocean, affirming that no one can replace her partner in her heart. Throughout the song, she faces criticism from friends who tell her to let go, but she dismisses their opinions, believing they don't truly understand the love she shares with her partner. Gladys emphasizes her desire to let go and flow with the time, making it clear that her partner is the only one for her. The song concludes with a repetition of the chorus, expressing the urgency and desperation she feels for her partner's love. She feels as though she is running out of time and may lose her mind due to the overwhelming love she has for them. "Love Overboard" essentially tells a story of deep love and unwavering commitment. The lyrics convey the overwhelming and all-consuming nature of love, as well as the lengths one is willing to go to express their affection for their partner.
