You Made Me Love You
Armstrong/Venable Lyrics

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You made me love you
I didn't wanna do it
I didn't wanna 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

You made me glad
But there were times
You made me feel so bad

You made me cry for
I didn't wanna tell you
I didn't wanna tell you
I want some love that's true
Yes, I do, 'deed I do
You know I do

Gimmie, gimmie, gimmie, gimmie 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 wanna tell you
I didn't wanna tell you
I want some love that's true
Yes, I do, 'deed I do
You know I do

Gimmie, gimmie, gimmie, gimmie 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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Armstrong/Venable's song "You Made Me Love You" describe the conflict between someone who has fallen in love but didn't want to do it, and the person who caused them to feel this way. The singer acknowledges that the other person knew that they were causing these feelings all along, suggesting that they may have been intentionally leading their admirer on. The song expresses the complexity of love, emphasizing that while the person who caused the singer to fall in love made them happy at times, they also caused pain and made them cry.

The lines "Gimme, gimme, gimme, gimme what I cry for / You know you've got the brand of kisses that I'd die for" convey a sense of desperation for the other person's affection, indicating that the singer feels as though they cannot live without the love of the other person. Despite this, they still long for love that is "true", implying that they do not fully trust the intentions of the one they love. The lyrics of the song showcase the complex emotions that can be associated with falling in love despite not wanting to.

Overall, "You Made Me Love You" is a timeless classic that has resonated with audiences for decades. Its poignant lyrics and catchy melody have made it a popular choice for cover versions and re-recordings throughout the years. The song has also been featured in numerous films and television shows, further cementing its place in popular culture.

Line by Line Meaning

You made me love you
You were the one who caused me to fall in love with you

I didn't wanna do it
I didn't intend or want to fall in love with you

I didn't wanna do it
I never wanted to fall in love with you but I did anyway

You made me want you
You made me desire you

And all the time you knew it
You were always aware of my feelings for you

I guess you always knew it
I think you knew that I was falling in love with you all along

You made me happy sometimes
You were the source of my happiness on occasion

You made me glad
You made me feel pleased and content at times

But there were times
Although there were occasions

You made me feel so bad
You caused me to feel terrible or unhappy

You made me cry for
You were the reason why I became upset or started to weep