We're In Love
Betty and Dupree Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
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 in Betty and Dupree's "We're in love" talk about how society can often create rumors and stories about two people who are in love. The singer of the song is worried about what people will say when they see how much she and her lover care for each other. The lines "Why do they think up stories that link my name with yours? Why do the neighbors chatter all day, behind their doors?" express her frustration with how others are creating false narratives about her romantic relationship. She goes on to give a list of "donts" to her lover, advising him not to be too obvious or affectionate with her, as this might give others more fuel to talk about them.
The line "Don't throw bouquets at me / Don't please my folks too much / Don't laugh at my jokes too much / People will say we're in love!" shows how sometimes even simple acts of kindness or affection can help fuel rumors and gossip about a relationship. The singer's concerns about what people will say emphasizes how society often creates pressure for people to act a certain way and uphold a certain image in public. She feels like she needs to hide her true feelings and connection with her lover to avoid unwanted attention.
Overall, the lyrics in "We're in love" highlight the societal pressures and stigmas around romantic relationships. The song emphasizes how people can often hide their feelings or put on a façade in order to avoid unwanted attention or criticism from the public.
Line by Line Meaning
Why do they think up stories that link my name with yours?
Why do other people feel the need to create false stories about our relationship?
Why do the neighbors chatter all day, behind their doors?
Why do people feel the need to gossip about us?
I know a way to prove what they say is quite untrue.
I have a plan to show everyone that the things they are saying about us are not true.
Don't throw bouquets at me
Don't show me excessive affection in front of others.
Don't please my folks too much
Don't try to impress my family more than necessary.
Don't laugh at my jokes too much
Don't give the impression that we are only interested in each other by constantly laughing at my jokes.
People will say we're in love!
If we don't follow these precautions, others will assume that we are in love.
Don't sigh and gaze at me
Don't look at me with affectionate eyes or make overly romantic gestures.
Your sighs are so like mine
If our actions and expressions are too similar, others will suspect we are in love.
Your eyes mustn't glow like mine
Don't show obvious signs of romantic attraction, such as shining eyes.
Don't start collecting things
Don't act possessive and start collecting items that belong to me.
Give me my rose and my glove.
Don't take anything of mine, rather let me have my rose and glove.
Sweetheart they're suspecting things
Others are already starting to suspect that we are in love.
Don't praise my charm too much
Don't compliment me excessively, others might see it as affection.
Don't look so vain with me
Don't give off the image that we are overly interested in ourselves.
Don't stand in the rain with me
Avoid any romantic situations such as standing in the rain with me.
Don't take my arm too much
Don't show too much physical affection or people will think we are in love.
Don't keep your hand in mine
Don't hold hands too much in public or people will suspect we are in love.
Your hand feels so grand in mine
Our physical connection is so strong that holding hands feels amazing.
Don't dance all night with me
Don't appear overly interested in each other by dancing all night together.
Till the stars fade from above.
Until we have all night to dance together, let's avoid it for now.
They'll see it's alright with me
People will draw conclusions about how we feel about each other and our actions, but they have nothing to risk.
People will say we're in love.
If we don't follow these simple rules, others will assume that we are in love.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, IMAGEM MUSIC INC
Written by: OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II, RICHARD RODGERS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind