Domnérus worked with the Swedish Radio Big Band from 1956-1978, and wrote for television and films during the period. He has also recorded extensively with Bengt Hallberg.
I'm Confessin'
Arne Domnérus Lyrics
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Tell me, do you love me too?
I'm confessin' that I need you,
Honest I do, need you every moment.
In your eyes I read such strange things,
But your lips deny they're true,
Will your answer really change things
Making me blue?
I'm afraid some day you'll leave me,
Saying "can't we still be friends"
If you go, you know you'll grieve me,
All in life on you depends.
Am I guessin' that you love me,
Dreaming dreams of you in vain,
I'm confessin' that I love you, over again.
Arne Domnérus's song, "I'm Confessin'," is a love song that speaks to the vulnerability and uncertainty that comes with falling in love. The singer expresses their feelings and love for the person they are singing to, but there is a sense of hesitation and fear that comes with it. The opening line of "I'm confessin' that I love you, tell me, do you love me too?" sets the tone for the rest of the song, with the singer yearning for a mutual expression of love, yet at the same time, they are unsure if their love will be reciprocated. In the second verse, the singer continues to express their need for the other person, stating that they need them every moment. However, they also mention the mixed signals they receive from the other person, with "In your eyes, I read such strange things, but your lips deny they're true."
The fear of rejection is also apparent in the song, with the singer worrying that someday the other person will leave them and only want to remain friends. The line "If you go, you know you'll grieve me, all in life on you depends," highlights the importance that the singer places on the other person and the impact that their departure would have on their life. The last verse brings the song to a close, with the singer questioning their own judgments and wondering if they are only dreaming of the other person's love. However, they end the song just as they began, confessing their love again, and leaving the listener with a sense that despite the uncertainties, love is worth pursuing.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm confessin' that I love you
I admit that I have feelings of love towards you
Tell me, do you love me too?
Do you also have feelings of love for me? Please tell me.
I'm confessin' that I need you
I admit that I am dependent on you and your presence in my life
Honest I do, need you every moment
I genuinely and truthfully need you in my life at all times
In your eyes I read such strange things
I observe peculiar emotions and expressions in your eyes
But your lips deny they're true
You deny or suppress the emotions that I observe when I look at you
Will your answer really change things
Will your response to my question dramatically alter our situation or relationship?
Making me blue?
I am feeling sad, upset or depressed about this situation, worried about what your answer will be.
I'm afraid some day you'll leave me
I have concerns that someday you may choose to end our relationship
Saying 'can't we still be friends'
You may suggest that we remain friends after ending our romantic relationship
If you go, you know you'll grieve me
If you leave me, you should know that you will cause me great upset and sadness
All in life on you depends
My entire existence is dependent on you and your role in my life
Am I guessin' that you love me
Do I have to make assumptions that you have feelings of love for me?
Dreaming dreams of you in vain
I have been daydreaming about you, with seemingly no possibility of it becoming a reality
I'm confessin' that I love you, over again
Once again, I am admitting that I have love for you.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Al J Neiburg, Doc Daugherty, Ellis Reynolds
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