Do You Love Me
Billy Preston & Syreeta Lyrics
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Sit alone by the phone, a phone that never rings
Hoping to hear you say you love me still
Knowing you never will
Love, love, love has made a fool of me
Got me doin' things, things that shouldn't be
Listening for the sound of your knock on my door
Knowing that sweet sound will be no more
Funny how precious memories linger on
So long after you've gone
Oh precious memories that only make me cry
But I keep holdin' on, oh why do I? Oh, because...
Love, love, love makes me do these things
Speak your name softly each night, or holding your picture tight
When you took my heart, you took my soul
& it's far beyond control
Funny how precious memories linger on
So long after you've gone
Oh precious memories that only make me cry
But I keep holdin' on, oh why do I? Oh, because...
Love, love, love makes me do these things
Love, love, love sadness it brings
The lyrics to Billy Preston's Love Makes Me Do Foolish Things speak of the follies of love and the pain and heartache that accompany it. The repetition of "love, love, love" emphasizes how love can make one do irrational things. The opening lines set the scene of a lovelorn individual waiting by the phone, hoping for a call that will never come. This person continues to hold onto the hope that their love will return and confess their feelings, even though they know deep down it will never happen.
The second verse highlights how memories of a lost love can haunt a person long after they are gone. The precious memories they hold onto only serve to bring them sadness and make them cry. But despite the heartache, the person cannot let go of their love. They continue to hold onto their love for this person, speaking their name and clutching onto their picture, even though it brings them pain.
The final lines reinforce the idea that love brings both joy and sadness. While the euphoria of love can make people do things they wouldn't ordinarily do, it can also bring profound sadness and heartache.
Line by Line Meaning
Love, love, love makes me do foolish things
The singer is acknowledging that love is the reason behind their foolish behavior.
Sit alone by the phone, a phone that never rings
The singer is feeling lonely and waiting for a call from their loved one, but knows that it's unlikely to happen.
Hoping to hear you say you love me still
The singer is longing to hear their loved one express their love again.
Knowing you never will
Despite their hope, the artist knows that their loved one will never express their love again.
Love, love, love has made a fool of me
The artist is admitting that love has made them act foolishly.
Got me doin' things, things that shouldn't be
Because of love, the singer is doing things that they know are not wise.
Listening for the sound of your knock on my door
The singer is waiting for their loved one to visit them, but it's unlikely to happen.
Knowing that sweet sound will be no more
The artist recognizes that they will never hear the sound they desire, which makes them sad.
Funny how precious memories linger on
The artist reflects on how memories of their loved one still have an impact on them, even after they've gone.
So long after you've gone
The memories still persist long after the loved one has left.
Oh precious memories that only make me cry
The singer feels emotional when thinking about their fond memories of their loved one.
But I keep holdin' on, oh why do I? Oh, because...
Despite the pain, the artist continues to hold onto their memories of their loved one, because their love for them is still strong.
Speak your name softly each night, or holding your picture tight
The singer is comforted by the memory of their loved one, either by saying their name or by holding onto a photo of them.
When you took my heart, you took my soul
The singer feels as if their loved one has taken a part of them when they left.
& it's far beyond control
The deep impact of their loved one's departure is too much for the singer to handle or control.
Love, love, love sadness it brings
The artist acknowledges that even though love can bring joy, it can also bring pain.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: LAMONT DOZIER, LAMONT HERBERT DOZIER, BRIAN HOLLAND, EDWARD HOLLAND, EDWARD, JR. HOLLAND, JR.
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Dale wetzel
I think he was tired of people that don’t know their a$$ from a hole in the ground 🎉