Perhaps Perhaps Perhaps
Doris Day Lyrics
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And so how am I ever to know?
You always tell me
Perhaps, perhaps, perhaps
A million times I've asked you
And then I ask you over
Again, you only answer
Perhaps, perhaps, perhaps
If you can't make your mind up
We'll never get started
And I don't wanna wind up
Being parted, broken-hearted
So if you really love me, say yes
But if you don't dear, confess
And please don't tell me
Perhaps, perhaps, perhaps
Perhaps, perhaps, perhaps
If you can't make your mind up
We'll never get started
And I don't wanna wind up
Being parted, broken-hearted
So if you really love me, say yes,
But if you don't dear, confess
And please don't tell me
Perhaps, perhaps, perhaps
Perhaps, perhaps, perhaps
Perhaps
Perhaps
Perhaps
In Doris Day's song Perhaps Perhaps Perhaps, the singer is frustrated with her love interest's inability to express his true feelings towards her. She yearns for him to confess his love, but he constantly gives her ambiguous responses by saying "perhaps." Despite her immense efforts to gain clarity on the situation, the love interest remains indecisive and hesitant. The singer fears that their relationship will never progress if he continues to be noncommittal. She implores him to either confirm his love for her or confess if he does not reciprocate her feelings.
The song is a representation of the struggles of unrequited love and the vulnerability that comes along with it. The singer is afraid of being rejected and heartbroken but also fears losing her love interest entirely. The use of "perhaps" suggests a sense of uncertainty and doubt, which often prevails in situations of unclear feelings.
Interestingly, the song was originally written in Spanish by Osvaldo Farrés and was titled "Quizás, Quizás, Quizás." It was then translated into English and became a hit for Doris Day. The song has since been covered by numerous artists in various languages, including Nat King Cole and Andrea Bocelli.
Line by Line Meaning
You won't admit you love me
You never confess your love for me
And so how am I ever to know?
Therefore, I can never be sure of your feelings for me
You always tell me
When I ask for a straight answer
Perhaps, perhaps, perhaps
You always give me a vague, noncommittal answer
A million times I've asked you
I have repeatedly asked you for clarity
And then I ask you over
I even try asking you in different ways
Again, you only answer
Still, you only give me the same answer
If you can't make your mind up
If you can't decide on your feelings
We'll never get started
We will never begin a relationship
And I don't wanna wind up
I don't want to end up
Being parted, broken-hearted
Heartbroken and separated from you
So if you really love me, say yes
If you truly love me, just say so
But if you don't dear, confess
If you do not love me, tell me the truth
And please don't tell me
Please do not give me
Perhaps, perhaps, perhaps
Your usual evasive responses
Perhaps, perhaps, perhaps
Still, you refuse to commit
Perhaps
You repeatedly offer the same wishy-washy response
Perhaps
Your refusal to confess your true feelings continues
Perhaps
Your inconsistent behavior continues
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Joe Davis, Oswaldo Farres
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@kieutramnguyen216
You won't admit you love me
And so how am I ever to know?
You always tell me
Perhaps, perhaps, perhaps
A million times I've asked you
And then I ask you over
Again, you only answer
Perhaps, perhaps, perhaps
If you can't make your mind up
We'll never get started
And I don't wanna wind up
Being parted, broken-hearted
So if you really love me, say yes
But if you don't dear, confess
And please don't tell me
Perhaps, perhaps, perhaps
Perhaps, perhaps, perhaps
If you can't make your mind up
We'll never get started
And I don't wanna wind up
Being parted, broken-hearted
So if you really love me, say yes,
But if you don't dear, confess
And please don't tell me
Perhaps, perhaps, perhaps
Perhaps, perhaps, perhaps
Perhaps
Perhaps
Perhaps
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Who else came here for fellow Travellers?
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Here here🙌🏻
@buitrungnhan-tndmn-atd2444
ha ha same😂...
@gabrielmaldonado890
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@danielbouten992
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@sakuranovaryan9261
Here from fellow travellers. The way jonathan sang it was so beautiful and raw. Doris day is amazing 💜
@MrJaec2465
So am I....😄
@yourlocalsweetdealer
I can never listen to this song again without feeling bittersweet
@abhijeetranjan6090
Thanks Fellow travelers for this. Besides a good love story, it also introduced me to a beautiful song.