We're In Love
Betty & Dupree Lyrics
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Why do the neighbors chatter all day, behind their doors?
I know a way to prove what they say is quite untrue.
Here is the gist, a practical list of "donts" for you.
Don't throw bouquets at me
Don't please my folks too much
Don't laugh at my jokes too much
Don't sigh and gaze at me
Your sighs are so like mine
Your eyes mustn't glow like mine
People will say we're in love!
Don't start collecting things
Give me my rose and my glove.
Sweetheart they're suspecting things
People will say we're in love.
Don't praise my charm too much
Don't look so vain with me
Don't stand in the rain with me
People will say we're in love!
Don't take my arm too much
Don't keep your hand in mine
Your hand feels so grand in mine
People will say we're in love!
Don't dance all night with me
Till the stars fade from above.
They'll see it's alright with me
People will say we're in love.
The lyrics of "We're In Love" by Betty & Dupree explores the theme of societal perception and the desire to maintain a certain image in the eyes of others. The singer questions why people create stories connecting their name with their partner's name and why the neighbors gossip about them behind closed doors. In response, the singer presents a practical list of "donts" to avoid fueling these misconceptions.
The singer advises against throwing bouquets, pleasing their family too much, and laughing at their jokes excessively because it may lead others to believe that they are in love. Similarly, they caution against sighing and gazing at each other with intensity, as well as displaying affectionate glances, because people might perceive their connection as romantic. The singer also warns against collecting things and appearing too possessive, suggesting it will make others suspect their relationship.
The song continues with further suggestions, such as not praising the singer's charm too much, avoiding looking too vain and standing in the rain together. The idea behind these admonitions is that by engaging in these behaviors, people will assume that they are in love. The singer concludes by advising against excessive physical affection, dancing all night, and being too open about their feelings, as it will only fuel the rumors.
Overall, "We're In Love" highlights the pressure and scrutiny that society imposes on individuals in a relationship. It portrays the struggle to maintain a certain image and the fear of facing judgment from others.
Line by Line Meaning
Why do they think up stories that link my name with yours?
Why do people create false narratives connecting our names together?
Why do the neighbors chatter all day, behind their doors?
Why do the neighbors gossip incessantly about us?
I know a way to prove what they say is quite untrue.
I have a plan to demonstrate that their claims are completely false.
Here is the gist, a practical list of 'donts' for you.
Allow me to present a comprehensive set of guidelines for what we should avoid.
Don't throw bouquets at me
Please refrain from showering me with excessive compliments.
Don't please my folks too much
Avoid trying too hard to impress my family.
Don't laugh at my jokes too much
Try not to excessively indulge in finding my jokes amusing.
People will say we're in love!
If we engage in such actions, others will assume that we are in love.
Don't sigh and gaze at me
Let's refrain from sighing and staring at each other longingly.
Your sighs are so like mine
You shouldn't express sighs that mirror mine so closely.
Your eyes mustn't glow like mine
It's important for your eyes not to radiate the same intensity as mine.
Don't start collecting things
We should avoid accumulating sentimental possessions together.
Give me my rose and my glove.
It's preferable if you stick to giving me small, meaningful gifts.
Sweetheart they're suspecting things
Darling, others are becoming suspicious of our relationship.
People will say we're in love.
If we act in a way that arouses suspicion, people will assume we are in love.
Don't praise my charm too much
Please restrain from excessively complimenting my appeal.
Don't look so vain with me
Try not to appear overly self-absorbed when we are together.
Don't stand in the rain with me
Let's avoid standing together in the rain for prolonged periods.
Don't take my arm too much
Don't continually cling to my arm.
Don't keep your hand in mine
It's best if you don't hold my hand constantly.
Your hand feels so grand in mine
Although your hand feels wonderful in mine, we have to be cautious.
Don't dance all night with me
We should avoid dancing together for an entire night.
Till the stars fade from above.
Until the stars vanish from the sky.
They'll see it's alright with me
Others will realize that I am comfortable with our relationship.
People will say we're in love.
If we act in a manner that suggests intimacy, people will assume we are in love.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Oscar Hammerstein Ii, Richard Rodgers
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