Don't Say You Love Me
Ace in the Hole Lyrics

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Well now I can see your dancin' every dance with her
And it seems to me that your dancin' much too close to her
When you sat down at our table
You sat next to her
But I know that it's true
She loves me, She don't love you

Let me tell you friend

I'm wise to your lies
You've been tellin' me that I'm the guy for her
And every little thing you do and say
Is givin' you away
You're in love with her

Well just one more dance with her
And friend you're gonna see
What it's like to hit the floor
And do a little dance with me

Here's your coat and there's the door
I think you better leave
'oh she just told me it's true
She loves me, She don't love you

Let me tell you friend
I'm wise to your lies
You've been tellin me that I'm the guy for her
And every little thing you do and say
Is givin you away
You're in love with her

Well just one more dance with her
And friend you're gonna see
What it's like to hit the floor
And do a little dance with me

Here's your coat and there's the door
I think you better leave
Cause she just told me it's true
She loves me, She don't love you

Cause she just told me it's true
She loves me, She don't love you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Ace in the Hole's "Don't Say You Love Me" tell the story of a man who is watching his romantic rival dance close to his woman. He confronts the other man, telling him that he is "wise to his lies" and that the woman loves him, not the other man. The singer gives the other man an ultimatum: dance with him or leave. Ultimately, the woman confirms her love for the singer and rejects the other man.

The song is about jealousy and insecurity in a romantic relationship. The singer is threatened by the other man's closeness to his woman and his attempts to win her over. He is so sure of the woman's love for him that he challenges the other man to a dance-off to prove his point. In the end, the woman confirms her love and the singer is validated in his feelings.

This song is a classic example of the country music genre. It has a distinct country twang in its sound, with a prominent guitar riff and a catchy chorus. The lyrics are conversational and straightforward, telling a relatable story that many people have experienced in their own relationships.

Line by Line Meaning

Well now I can see your dancin' every dance with her
I've noticed you dancing with her every time and everywhere

And it seems to me that your dancin' much too close to her
It looks like you're dancing too close to her

When you sat down at our table
When you joined us at our table

You sat next to her
You chose to sit right beside her

But I know that it's true
But I know for a fact

She loves me, She don't love you
She loves me, not you

Let me tell you friend
Let me be honest with you

I'm wise to your lies
I know you're not telling the truth

You've been tellin' me that I'm the guy for her
You've been trying to convince me that I'm the one she wants

And every little thing you do and say
Every single thing you do and say

Is givin' you away
Indicates your true intentions