Oh Darling
Andres Calamaro Lyrics


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Oh! darling, please believe me
Ill never do you no harm
Believe me when I tell you
Ill never do you no harm
Oh! Darling, if you leave me
Ill never make it alone
Believe me when I beg you
Dont ever leave me alone
When you told me
You didnt need me anymore
Well you know I nearly broke down and cried
When you told me
You didnt need me anymore
Well you know I nearly broke down and died
Oh! Darling if you leave me
Ill never make it alone
Believe me when I tell you
Ill never do you no harm
When you told me
You didnt need me anymore
Well you know I nearly broke down and cried
When you told me
You didnt need me anymore
Well you know I nearly broke down and died
Oh! Darling, please believe me
Ill never let you down
Oh, believe me darling
Believe me when I tell you, ooo




Ill never do you no harm
Oh! Darling, please believe me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Andres Calamaro's song "Oh! Darling" express deep emotions of love and devotion for someone the singer loves. The first verse speaks to a desire to never hurt the person they care for - they are making a promise that they will never intentionally do anything to cause harm. The second verse highlights the singer's need for the other person in their life - without them, they feel that they will not be able to make it alone. The repetition of "believe me when I tell you" emphasizes the sincerity and truthfulness of the singer's words.


The third and final verse brings the song full circle, as the singer acknowledges the pain they felt when the other person told them they didn't need them anymore. This declaration nearly caused the singer to "break down and cry" or "die" - emphasizing just how much this person means to them. The repetition of "please believe me" and "I'll never let you down" reinforce the singer's devotion to the other person.


In summary, the lyrics to "Oh! Darling" are a passionate plea for love and acceptance. The singer is expressing their love for the other person and making promises to never intentionally hurt them, all while highlighting the importance of this person in their life.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh! darling, please believe me
I am pleading with you to trust me, to have faith in me.


Ill never do you no harm
I will never intentionally cause you pain or hurt.


Believe me when I tell you
Trust my words, they hold honesty and sincerity.


Ill never do you no harm
I will never intentionally cause you pain or hurt.


Oh! Darling, if you leave me
My dear, the thought of you leaving me scares me.


Ill never make it alone
I can't imagine a life without you by my side, I need you.


Believe me when I beg you
Please listen to my plea and take it seriously.


Dont ever leave me alone
I can't bear to be without you, please don't abandon me.


When you told me
In the moment that you said to me.


You didnt need me anymore
You made me feel as if you didn't want me in your life anymore.


Well you know I nearly broke down and cried
I was overwhelmed with emotions and almost burst into tears.


When you told me
In the moment that you said to me.


You didnt need me anymore
You made me feel as if you didn't want me in your life anymore.


Well you know I nearly broke down and died
I was emotionally devastated and felt like a part of me died.


Ill never make it alone
I can't imagine a life without you by my side, I need you.


Believe me when I tell you
Trust my words, they hold honesty and sincerity.


Ill never do you no harm
I will never intentionally cause you pain or hurt.


When you told me
In the moment that you said to me.


You didnt need me anymore
You made me feel as if you didn't want me in your life anymore.


Well you know I nearly broke down and cried
I was overwhelmed with emotions and almost burst into tears.


When you told me
In the moment that you said to me.


You didnt need me anymore
You made me feel as if you didn't want me in your life anymore.


Well you know I nearly broke down and died
I was emotionally devastated and felt like a part of me died.


Oh! Darling, please believe me
I am pleading with you to trust me, to have faith in me.


Ill never let you down
I will always stand by your side and be there for you.


Oh, believe me darling
My love for you is true and genuine, trust me on this.


Believe me when I tell you, ooo
My words hold weight and sincerity, please trust and believe me.


Ill never do you no harm
I will never intentionally cause you pain or hurt.


Oh! Darling, please believe me
I am pleading with you to trust me, to have faith in me.




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