Released: September 16, 1997

Songwriter: Babyface

Producer: Keith Andes

[Intro]
Let me talk to you for a minute, baby
You see, a man has many ways
He tries to show his love for his woman
And my best way of showing you is right here

[Verse 1]
You're always there for me
Whenever I fall
Whenever I'm in need
You always know when to call
When I've come to my ends
I know I can depend on your loving me
Your touching me
Constant faith and trust in me

[Chorus]
And how can I tell you
How I love you so
Oh darling, I just want to tell you
That you're my pride and joy
(Pride and joy)

[Verse 2]
You've been right there for me
Through thick and the thin
You were the strength for me
You wouldn't let me give in
At the end of the road
Somehow I have always known
That your trust in me
Your love in me
Got me to believe in me

[Chorus]
And how can I tell you
How I love you so
(I love you)
Oh darling, I just want to tell you
That you're my pride and joy

[Verse 3]
You are my first and last thought of the day
You are my heartbeat
Without you I can't breathe
I can't imagine me without you in my life
You are my one soul inspiration
Without you, I'll just die

[Chorus]
How can I tell you
How I love you so
(That I really love you baby)
Oh darling, I just want to tell you
That you're my pride and joy
How can I tell you
How I love you so
(I really do, really do love you baby)
Oh darling, I just want to tell you
That you're my pride and joy
(You're my pride, my pride and joy)
That you're my pride and joy
(You're my pride and joy)
(My pride and joy)

Jon B

Jon B. (also known as Jonathan Buck) is a Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and producer. He started out writing songs for the likes of Michael Jackson, Toni Braxton, and the Spice Girls among others. This led him to releasing his debut album Bonafide on May 23, 1995. The album went platinum and featured the single “Someone To Love,” a duet with Babyface that was nominated for a Grammy in the Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals category. His next album Cool Relax was released September 16, 1997 and spawned the hit songs “They Don’t Know” and “Are U Still Down” with 2Pac, which helped the album hit double platinum. His third album Pleasures U Like was released on March 20, 2001 and its only single “Don’t Talk” helped propel the album to gold status. This would be his last album on Epic Records and he went on to release three more independent Stronger Everyday in 2005, Helpless Romantic in 2008, and Comfortable Swagg in 2012.