Discover the story of the song > Love the One You’re With – The Isley Brothers

The song is advising the protagonist that if he is feeling sad or lonely because his romantic partner is not with him, he should not dwell on it and instead focus on the company of someone who is with him at the moment. The song suggests that he should love the person he is with at the moment, even if they are not his ideal partner. The chorus repeats this message, and the bridge and verses encourage him to turn his sadness into joy and cherish the person beside him.