I Love You
Anita O’Day Lyrics
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I've told ya I love ya, now get out!
Everything's rosy and everything's Jake,
But just how much can a good girl take?
I told ya I love ya, now get out!
There may be times I need ya, there's no doubt;
Baby, now you're something' I can do without!
The doorway was there, which is by the phone!
I've told ya I love ya, now get out!
Baby, please leave me be,
You want a puppet and there's no strings on me!
Get hep, you can leave on the five eighteen,
Now don't go 'way sayin' I've been mean;
Like any gal I can change my ways,
A round trip ticket good for sixty days!
I've told ya I love ya, now get out!
Baby, please leave me be,
You want a puppet and there's no strings on me!
Get hep, you can leave on the five eighteen,
Now don't go 'way sayin' I've been mean;
Like any gal I can change my ways,
A round trip ticket good for sixty days!
I've told ya I love ya, now get out!
Man, get lost - for now!
The lyrics of Anita O'Day's song "I Love You" convey a conflicted and assertive message from the singer to her romantic partner. The repetition of the line "I've told ya I love ya, now get out!" demonstrates her determination to end the relationship. The use of this phrase at the beginning and end of the song emphasizes her strong desire to part ways with her partner.
The lyrics also reveal the singer's frustration with the relationship, as she expresses that "everything's rosy" and "everything's Jake," but questions how much a good girl like her can tolerate. This suggests that although things may appear fine on the surface, the singer is feeling overwhelmed and realizes that she deserves better.
The line "There may be times I need ya, there's no doubt; Baby, now you're something' I can do without!" shows a shift in the singer's perspective. She acknowledges that she may have once relied on her partner, but now realizes that she can live without them. By encouraging her partner to leave and providing the option to leave their number, she demonstrates her independence and readiness to move on.
The final verse further emphasizes the singer's determination to break free from the relationship. She asks her partner to leave and not label her as mean for her decision. The lyrics also portray her as willing to make positive changes to her life, suggesting that she is open to new experiences and growth. The mention of a "round trip ticket good for sixty days" implies that the singer is ready for an adventure and to explore life without her partner.
In summary, "I Love You" by Anita O'Day portrays a strong-willed and assertive protagonist who declares her love and simultaneously demands that her partner leave. The lyrics highlight the singer's realization of her worth and desire for independence, while also expressing her readiness for personal growth and a new chapter in her life.
Line by Line Meaning
I've told ya I love ya, now get out!
I have already expressed my love for you, so please leave now!
Everything's rosy and everything's Jake, But just how much can a good girl take?
Although things seem fine, how much can a good person endure?
There may be times I need ya, there's no doubt; Baby, now you're something' I can do without!
There may be moments when I require your presence, but now I realize I can live without you!
Leave your number and go on home, The doorway was there, which is by the phone!
Write down your contact details and then leave, the door is located next to the telephone!
Baby, please leave me be, You want a puppet and there's no strings on me!
Darling, let me be alone, you desire to control me but I am not under anyone's influence!
Get hep, you can leave on the five eighteen, Now don't go 'way sayin' I've been mean;
Become aware, you can depart on the 5:18 train, but don't depart complaining that I have been unkind;
Like any gal I can change my ways, A round trip ticket good for sixty days!
Similar to any woman, I have the ability to alter my behavior, a round trip ticket valid for sixty days!
I've told ya I love ya, now get out!
I have already expressed my love for you, so please leave now!
Man, get lost - for now!
Man, go away - at least for the time being!
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: HERB ELLIS, JOHN FRIGO, LOU CARTER
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