Though you've gone away this morning
You'll be back again tonight
Telling me there'll be no next time
If I just don't treat you right
You'll never leave me and you know it's true
'Cause you like me too much and I like you

You've tried before to leave me
But you haven't got the nerve
To walk out and make me lonely
Which is all that I deserve
You'll never leave me and you know it's true
'Cause you like me too much and I like you
I really do

And it's nice when you believe me
If you leave me
I will follow you and bring
You back where you belong
'Cause I couldn't really stand it
I'd admit that I was wrong
I wouldn't let you leave me 'cause it's true
'Cause you like me too much and I like you

'Cause you like me too much and I like you
I really do

And it's nice when you believe me
If you leave me
I will follow you and bring
You back where you belong
'Cause I couldn't really stand it
I'd admit that I was wrong
I wouldn't let you leave me 'cause it's true
'Cause you like me too much and I like you
'Cause you like me too much and I like you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of The Beatles’ “You Like Me Too Much” showcase a seemingly one-sided love affair. The singer sings to someone who leaves every morning but promises to return every night as long as they are treated right. The singer believes that the other person would never leave them because they also like them too much. The singer claims that they would follow the other person if they tried to leave and wouldn't let them leave because the sentiment is true - they both like each other.

The song speaks to the theme of one-sided relationships where one person loves the other more than the other loves them. The lyrics illustrate how heartbreaking it can be to love someone who only reciprocates feelings but never takes it to the next level. The line “You've tried before to leave me, but you haven't got the nerve” speaks to the idea that they might even be aware that they are not in love, but because the other person is so devoted, they are afraid to hurt them. The chorus emphasizes the repetition of their mutual feelings, and the lines echo each other to validate this point.

In conclusion, the song describes the dynamic of an unequal relationship where one person is head over heels, and the other person likes them but doesn't show the same level of commitment. This creates an interesting twist on the idea of loving someone who doesn't love you, showcasing someone who likes someone else but doesn't love them.

Line by Line Meaning

Though you've gone away this morning
Even though you left earlier today

You'll be back again tonight
You plan on returning later tonight

Telling me there'll be no next time
Saying that if I don't treat you better there will be no future together

If I just don't treat you right
If I don't treat you appropriately

You'll never leave me and you know it's true
You know you won't ever leave me

'Cause you like me too much and I like you
A reason why you will never leave me

You've tried before to leave me
You've attempted to leave me in the past

But you haven't got the nerve
You lacked the courage

To walk out and make me lonely
To exit and leave me alone

Which is all that I deserve
Which is only what I warrant

I really do
I honestly mean it