I Wonder If You Feel The Way I Do
Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys Lyrics


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Eight weeks ago tonight we parted
It's hard to realize we're through
When we quit you said you'd always love me
Now I wonder if you feel the way I do

I'll never forget our days together
Even tho' I know they're very few
I loved you then and will forever
I wonder if you feel the way I do

It's the strangest and the sweetest love dear
That two people ever knew
You told me that I need not worry
That for ever you'd be true

It makes no difference where I wander
No matter what I say or do
I'll always think of you my darlin'
And wonder if you feel the way I do

As through this dreary world I wander
My thoughts will always be of you




It see me to me there's no use livin'
If you feel the way I do

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys' song "I Wonder If You Feel The Way I Do" are a reflection on lost love and the lingering pain that comes with it. The singer of the song is grappling with the memory of his former lover and the uncertainty surrounding her feelings towards him. He recounts the time they spent together and speaks of his everlasting love for her, despite their separation. The emotional depth and vulnerability conveyed by the lyrics make this bluegrass classic an evocative portrayal of heartbreak.


The sentimentality of the song is amplified by the melancholic melody and the mournful harmonies that accompany it. The use of traditional bluegrass instruments, such as the mandolin and banjo, further enhances the wistful tone of the song. The lyrics also explore the singer's sense of futility and despair as he struggles to move on from his lost love. The repetition of the phrase "I wonder if you feel the way I do" serves as a reminder of the emotional connection that still exists between them.


Overall, "I Wonder If You Feel The Way I Do" is a poignant and introspective ballad of lost love, showcasing Monroe's incredible songwriting talents and the Bluegrass Boys' musical prowess.


Line by Line Meaning

Eight weeks ago tonight we parted
It has been eight weeks since we separated


It's hard to realize we're through
It's difficult to accept that our relationship has ended


When we quit you said you'd always love me
When we broke up, you promised that you would always love me


Now I wonder if you feel the way I do
I'm curious if you have the same feelings as I do


I'll never forget our days together
I will always remember the time we spent together


Even tho' I know they're very few
Although our time together was short


I loved you then and will forever
My love for you was and always will be eternal


I wonder if you feel the way I do
I'm curious if you have the same feelings as I do


It's the strangest and the sweetest love dear
Our love was unique and heartfelt


That two people ever knew
As far as love goes, we had something special


You told me that I need not worry
You promised me that there was no reason to worry


That for ever you'd be true
You assured me that you would always be faithful


It makes no difference where I wander
No matter where I go


No matter what I say or do
Regardless of my actions


I'll always think of you my darlin'
You will always be on my mind, my love


And wonder if you feel the way I do
I'm curious if you have the same feelings as I do


As through this dreary world I wander
As I go through life


My thoughts will always be of you
You will always be in my thoughts


It see me to me there's no use livin'
It seems to me that life is pointless


If you feel the way I do
If you share my feelings




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BOB WILLS

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