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I Want to Sing
Regina Spektor Lyrics


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I want to sing to you my love
My only love and happiness
Don't be so blue so blue my love
Take off your shoes take off my dress
I want to sing to you my love
My only love and happiness
Don't be so blue so blue my love
This too shall pass this too shall pass

But tell me, what have I done to deserve you?
Must have done something cause that's how it works
Must have been kind to kittens and birds
In a previous life must have thought happy thoughts

'cause there, you were there right beside me
Then somehow inside me while inside myself
Books on the shelf thoughts on the shelf
Hands to myself, i should definitely keep my hands to myself

Love is a dangerous pastime
Caught between madness and gladness of flight
Nothing is wrong and nothing is right
Falling asleep in your arms every night

But Love's such a strange situation
Full of frustration and anger and fear
Everything's tears
Nobody hears
Nobody's here, and nobody hears

I want to sing to you my love
My only love and happiness
Don't be so blue so blue my love
Take off your shoes take off my dress
I want to sing to you my love
My only love and happiness
Don't be so blue so blue my love
This too shall pass, this too shall pass

Overall Meaning

Regina Spektor's song "I Want to Sing" showcases love and happiness as a muse to shine light in someone's dark days. The song's themes revolve around love, appreciation, and the beauty of these emotions, providing something to live for in difficult times. Regina Spektor's voice and her use of descriptive lyrics help the listener visualize the peaceful and loving moments portrayed in the song's tempo. The song's chorus has the lyrics, "I want to sing to you my love, My only love and happiness, Don't be so blue so blue my love, Take off your shoes take off my dress, I want to sing to you my love, My only love and happiness, Don't be so blue so blue my love, This too shall pass this too shall pass," which conveys how love temporarily fades away one's pain and sorrow.


In the second verse, Regina Spektor asks what has she done to earn her lover's love. She paints the picture of having been good in a previous life and filled with mirth and joy in this life to the degree of deserving such love. In the same verse, Regina vividly describes how she feels with her lover, "Love is such a dangerous pastime, Caught between madness and gladness of flight, Nothing is wrong, and nothing is right, Falling asleep in your arms every night." The meaning behind these lyrics are touching, but ultimately they tell a story of hope and assurance that the pain that the person is dealing with at the moment shall pass.


Line by Line Meaning

I want to sing to you my love
I want to express my love for you through singing


My only love and happiness
You are the only thing that brings me happiness and love


Don't be so blue so blue my love
Don't be sad my love


Take off your shoes take off my dress
Let's relax and be comfortable together


This too shall pass this too shall pass
This difficult time will eventually come to an end


But tell me, what have I done to deserve you?
I am so grateful to have you in my life, I wonder what I did to deserve you


Must have done something cause that's how it works
I must have done good things to attract you, that's how fate works


Must have been kind to kittens and birds
In a past life, I must have been thoughtful and caring towards animals


In a previous life must have thought happy thoughts
I must have been optimistic and positive in a past life


Books on the shelf thoughts on the shelf
I am lost in my own thoughts and ideas


Hands to myself, i should definitely keep my hands to myself
I should not act impulsively and should maintain control over myself


Love is a dangerous pastime
Being in love is risky and emotionally challenging


Caught between madness and gladness of flight
Being in love makes me feel both exhilarated and confused


Nothing is wrong and nothing is right
Love makes things unclear and ambiguous


Falling asleep in your arms every night
Being close to you gives me comfort and happiness


But Love's such a strange situation
Being in love is an unusual and unexpected experience


Full of frustration and anger and fear
Love can bring negative emotions and uncertainty


Everything's tears
Love can often bring sadness and tears


Nobody hears, nobody's here, and nobody hears
When love hurts, it can feel like no one is there for you




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: REGINA SPEKTOR

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

RAY PALMER MUSIC

I want to sing to you my love
My only love and happiness
don't be so blue so blue my love
take off your shoes take off my dress
I want to sing to you my love
My only love and happiness
don't be so blue so blue my love
this too shall pass this too shall pass

but tell me, what have I done to deserve you?
must have done something cause that's how it works
must have been kind to kittens and birds,
in a previous life must have thought happy thoughts...

'cause there, you were there right beside me
then somehow inside me while inside myself
books on the shelf thoughts on the shelf
hands to myself, i should definitely keep my hands to myself

Love is a dangerous pastime
caught between madness and gladness of flight
nothing is wrong and nothing is right
falling asleep in your arms every night

But Love's such a strange situation
full of frustration and anger and fear
Everything's tears
nobody hears
nobody's here, and nobody hears...

I want to sing to you my love
my only love and happiness
don't be so blue so blue my love
take off your shoes take off my dress
I want to sing to you my love
my only love and happiness
don't be so blue so blue my love
This too shall pass, this too shall pass



All comments from YouTube:

First Last

No, wayyyyy!! I've been listening to her all day, what a lovely surprise! Thank you, Regina.

Chelseataylor

I feel like I'm an old soul living in a time with such an amazing person with a beautiful voice...

Recrohin

Love your music Regina! Every song paint such a vivid microworld for itself. Thank you!

Akash Shetty

Such an enchanting voice. Great skill too

haily newma

what a beautiful surprise waking up finding this on youtube. thanks

Henry Songkit

As always!

Victoria Maidana

So many memories

RAY PALMER MUSIC

I want to sing to you my love
My only love and happiness
don't be so blue so blue my love
take off your shoes take off my dress
I want to sing to you my love
My only love and happiness
don't be so blue so blue my love
this too shall pass this too shall pass

but tell me, what have I done to deserve you?
must have done something cause that's how it works
must have been kind to kittens and birds,
in a previous life must have thought happy thoughts...

'cause there, you were there right beside me
then somehow inside me while inside myself
books on the shelf thoughts on the shelf
hands to myself, i should definitely keep my hands to myself

Love is a dangerous pastime
caught between madness and gladness of flight
nothing is wrong and nothing is right
falling asleep in your arms every night

But Love's such a strange situation
full of frustration and anger and fear
Everything's tears
nobody hears
nobody's here, and nobody hears...

I want to sing to you my love
my only love and happiness
don't be so blue so blue my love
take off your shoes take off my dress
I want to sing to you my love
my only love and happiness
don't be so blue so blue my love
This too shall pass, this too shall pass

James Kacmarcik

You're a navy seal, I'd ring the bell Gregorio sukolos Harrison approves

No notbhanna me ctb

I love hearing your voice singing these words you took a Uber Joe got u a Uber to the er that day and once I made up there you were sitting down during a general and o livr ya

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