Maybe
The Ink Spots Lyrics
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When you are all alone
Maybe the one who is waiting for you will prove untrue
Then what will you do
Maybe you'll sit and sigh
Wishing that I were near, then
Maybe you'll ask me to come back again
And maybe I'll say maybe
May be you'll think of me
When you are all alone
Maybe the one who is waiting for you will prove untrue
Then what will you do
Maybe you'll sit and sigh
Wishing that I were near, then
Maybe you'll ask me to come back again
And maybe I'll say maybe
The Ink Spots’s “Maybe” is a love song with melancholy undertones. The lyrics tell the story of a man who has been left by his lover and who is uncertain about whether or not she will return. He sings about his hope that she will think of him when she is alone, about his fear that the one she is waiting for will prove untrue, and about the possibility that she will ask him to come back again. The song is a poignant lament to a lost love, one that captures the longing, the regret, and the uncertainty that come with heartbreak.
The song is notable for its use of repetition, which adds to the hypnotic and dreamlike quality of the lyrics. The chorus, consisting of the four lines, “Maybe you’ll think of me / When you are all alone / Maybe the one who is waiting for you will prove untrue / Then what will you do,” is repeated twice, creating a kind of loop that circles back on itself. The repeated use of the word “maybe” reinforces the theme of uncertainty and possibility that runs through the song. The singer is unsure about what the future holds, but he holds onto the hope that he will be reunited with his love.
Overall, The Ink Spots’s “Maybe” is a timeless classic that remains popular today. Its wistful lyrics, understated instrumentation, and soulful vocals have made it a favorite of romantics across generations. The song captures the bittersweet feeling of lost love, reminding us that even in the depths of heartbreak, there is always the possibility of a second chance.
Line by Line Meaning
Maybe you'll think of me
Perhaps you will remember me
When you are all alone
When there is no one around you
Maybe the one who is waiting for you will prove untrue
Perhaps the person you are waiting for will be unfaithful
Then what will you do
What actions will you take next
Maybe you'll sit and sigh
Perhaps you will become sad and despondent
Wishing that I were near, then
Longing for my presence
Maybe you'll ask me to come back again
Perhaps you will request my return
And maybe I'll say maybe
I may or may not agree to return
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Capitol CMG Publishing, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Richard Barrett
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@shit_beat3868
Maybe you'll think of me
When you are all alone
Maybe the one who is waiting for you will prove untrue
Then what will you do
Maybe you'll sit and sigh
Wishing that I were near, then
Maybe you'll ask me to come back again
And maybe I'll say maybe
May be you'll think of me
When you are all alone
Maybe the one who is waiting for you will prove untrue
Then what will you do
Maybe you'll sit and sigh
Wishing that I were near, then
Maybe you'll ask me to come back again
And maybe I'll say maybe
@EvokeHaze
Lyrics
Maybe you'll think of me
When you are all alone
Maybe the one who is waiting for you will prove untrue
Then what will you do
Maybe you'll sit and sigh
Wishing that I were near, then
Maybe you'll ask me to come back again
And maybe I'll say maybe
May be you'll think of me
When you are all alone
Maybe the one who is waiting for you will prove untrue
Then what will I do
Maybe you'll sit and sigh
Wishing that I were near, then
Maybe you'll ask me to come back again
And maybe I'll say maybe
@PlasticSorcererTheOriginal
Imagine going back in time, and telling these guys that their music would be even more beloved because it is set in a game culturally locked in their own era, but is set over 300 years in the future!
@averagehutaolover7640
Inkspots: wow really? Is there flying cars in this game? Where do i get the board?
@hallamkemp2514
And nuked to oblivion
@bumpermanthesecond615
And the world where coke bottle caps are more valuable than money
@Satellaview1889
@An Average Demoman Enjoyer to be fair money is only as valuable as you make it
@colourcannon1976
Still the best song from any fallout game
@throwachair4574
'War, war never changes'
'Neither does the Ink Spots intro.'
@monix9238
t r u e d a t
@riverx3066
Lol
@dwanrobinson
😅