Alexander George "Alex" Clare (born 14 September 1985) is a British singer … Read Full Bio ↴Alexander George "Alex" Clare (born 14 September 1985) is a British singer and songwriter from south-west London now living in north-west London, UK. The Too Close Songfacts says that he took up the trumpet and drums as a youngster, but as he grew older he graduated to guitar-based songwriting, playing open-mike nights with original material. Clare dated Amy Winehouse for a year during these early days, after meeting her during a performance at The Hawley Arms in Camden, North London. A demo earned him a deal with the Island label in the U.K.
His debut album, from which he has released the track 'Up All Night', has been produced by Diplo and Switch. He has released three videos, for 'Up All Night' for 'Relax My Beloved' and for 'Too Close.'

I Love You
Alex Clare Lyrics

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Though I left you there sleeping
No I dare not say a word
Silently weeping
Knowing what I heard
What can I say
I was never good with words
My tongue always got it wrong
Hoping that you knew all along

I love you, I love you [x2]

Hell I've done all I can
How else can I get this through
I know you're someone else's
And I'm sure he needs you
When I'm laying in my bed
I can say what's on my mind
Let my actions be my words
I'm sure that you heard
I love you, I love you [x2]

I love you, I love you
I love you, I love you

Overall Meaning

In Alex Clare's song "I Love You", the lyrics paint a picture of a person who is silently weeping after having left their loved one sleeping. They lament their own inability to express their feelings well and acknowledge that they never seemed to get the words right. The singer is well aware that their love is with someone else and despite this fact they still need them, and long for the chance to express their love. The chorus is brief but powerful - it repeats the phrase "I love you" twice, emphasizing its importance to the singer.

The song seems to be about unrequited love and is a reflection of how hard it can be to express love, especially when it's not reciprocated. The emotions conveyed seem to stem from a fear of rejection and an underlying feeling of vulnerability. The singer has tried their best to get the message across and can only hope that their actions will speak louder than words.

Line by Line Meaning

Though I left you there sleeping
Despite leaving you asleep, I cannot bring myself to explain my feelings.

No I dare not say a word
I am unable to express my love verbally.

Silently weeping
I am crying, but silently and without making any noise.

Knowing what I heard
I am aware of your love for me, but I cannot reciprocate it openly.

What can I say
I am at a loss for words.

I was never good with words
I struggle to express myself through language.

My tongue always got it wrong
When I try to speak, I tend to say the wrong thing.

Hoping that you knew all along
I am hopeful that you already know how I feel without me having to say it.

I love you, I love you [x2]
Despite my difficulties in expressing my feelings, my love for you is strong and unwavering.

Hell I've done all I can
I have tried everything I can to make you understand.

How else can I get this through
I am seeking alternative ways to communicate my love for you.

I know you're someone else's
I am aware that you are in a relationship with someone else.

And I'm sure he needs you
I am certain that your current partner values and depends on you.

When I'm laying in my bed
When I am alone and lost in my thoughts.

I can say what's on my mind
In these moments of solitude, I can express the depths of my feelings.

Let my actions be my words
I will show you how much I love you through my deeds and behavior.

I'm sure that you heard
I believe that you are aware of my love for you, even if I cannot verbalize it.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALEXANDER GEORGE CLAIRE, IYIOLA BABATUNDE BABALOLA, DARREN EMILIO LEWIS

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