You Made Me Love You
Al Jolson & Bing Crosby Lyrics
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I didn't want to do it
I didn't want to do it
You made me want you
And all the time you knew it
I guess you always knew it
You made me happy sometimes
But there were times
You made me feel so bad
You made me cry for
I didn't want to tell you
I didn't want to tell you
I want some love that's true
Yes, I do, 'deed I do
You know I do
Gimme, gimme, gimme, gimme what I cry for
You know you've got the brand of kisses
That I'd die for
You know you made me love you
You made me cry for
I didn't want to tell you
I didn't want to tell you
I want some love that's true
Yes, I do, 'deed I do
You know I do
Gimme, gimme, gimme, gimme what I cry for
You know you've got the brand of kisses
That I'd die for
You know you made me love you
The lyrics to Al Jolson & Bing Crosby's song, You Made Me Love You, tell the story of someone who falls in love unexpectedly with a person who they didn't want to love in the first place. The lyrics express the struggle of being in love with someone despite their flaws, and the pain that comes with it. The singer also expresses their desire for a love that is true and genuine, unlike the love they feel for the person who made them love them.
The lyrics also touch on the power that the other person holds over the singer. The other person knew that they were being loved and took advantage of it. The singer was made happy and glad at times, but also made to feel bad and cry. It's a song of conflicting emotions and the struggle of being in love with someone who might not be the right choice.
In essence, the song is a lament of unrequited love. The singer is in love with someone who may not return their feelings, and they are expressing their pain, frustration, and longing for something real and authentic.
Line by Line Meaning
You made me love you
You caused me to fall in love with you
I didn't want to do it
I didn't intend to fall in love with you
I didn't want to do it
I didn't intend to fall in love with you
You made me want you
You made me desire you
And all the time you knew it
You were aware of my feelings all along
I guess you always knew it
It's likely you knew all along
You made me happy sometimes
You brought joy into my life on occasion
You made me glad
You made me feel happy
But there were times
However, there were instances
You made me feel so bad
You made me feel upset
You made me cry for
You caused me to shed tears
I didn't want to tell you
I didn't want to reveal my emotions to you
I didn't want to tell you
I didn't want to reveal my emotions to you
I want some love that's true
I desire authentic love
Yes, I do, 'deed I do
I really do want it
You know I do
You're aware that I want it
Gimme, gimme, gimme, gimme what I cry for
Please give me what I yearn for
You know you've got the brand of kisses
You know that your affectionate gestures are top-notch
That I'd die for
They are so meaningful to me that I would sacrifice a great deal for them
You know you made me love you
You are the reason I fell in love with you
Lyrics Š Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Peermusic Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ROBERT M. MERKIN, COLIN ROMOFF, ROGER EDENS, JAMES V. JIMMY MONACO, JOSEPH MCCARTHY
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@carolevans5285
When I was a kid back in the 60s I was knocked out by this man's vocie. â¤ď¸đŻâ¤ď¸
@lorimav
Born in 1959 here. My father had a Jolson album or two I liked to borrow. I remember singing along "nothing could be finer than to be in Carolina in the morning" or " when the red red robin goes bob bob bobbin along." Those must have been my favorites as a little kid. I came to this song looking for a the song my grandmother used to hold me and sing to me. I didn't realize it was also Al Jolson.
@jasminnemcdonald94A
This man has talent. No matter how he looked. He's got a voice.
@andywood5977
My dad sadly died on 22nd of sept, 2017 and this song was a song he loved. So im having a jazz band play all the old songs and give him a great send off. I love you dad xxxxxxx
@marilyntape9050
Andy Wood I love Al and this song so muchđđŚđşđ
@Caine462
Wow, my mother and fatherâs 10th anniversary was on that exact day.
@benjijack22
STILL MAGIC IN JAN 2024 NEVER BE TOPPED!! THAT LIP SYNC AMAZING!!
@marilyntape9050
I sing this in the kitchen while cleaning upđđđŚđş
@anthonywilliams9178
great performance
@JohnSmith-zw8vp
Believe it or not, behind the scenes, this dude was DECADES ahead of the curve in terms of civil rights.