Be True to Yourself
Bobby Vee Lyrics


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Be true to yourself and you'll always be true to me
Be true to yourself and you'll be the girl that I want you to be

Remember that
If some other guy catches your eye just follow your heart
I know your heart won't lead you wrong
our love is much too strong
I'm not afraid of losing you
I have faith in you, can't you see
Darling be true to yourself and you'll always be true to me

Remember that
If some other guy catches your eye just follow your heart
I know your heart won't lead you wrong
our love is much too strong

I'm not afraid of losing you





I have faith in you, can't you see
My darling be true to yourself and you'll always be true to me

Overall Meaning

The song "Be True to Yourself" by Bobby Vee is about the importance of staying true to oneself in order to maintain a strong and lasting relationship. The lyrics ask the listener to remember that their own heart is the best guide to follow, even if someone else may try to pull them away. The singer has faith in the listener and their ability to stay true to themselves, and therefore stay true to the relationship.


Throughout the lyrics, the singer emphasizes the idea of being true to oneself in order to be the best partner to their loved one. If the listener follows their own heart, then they will be the "girl that I want you to be" and they will "always be true to me." The singer is not afraid of losing the listener because they have faith in them, showing a deep trust in the relationship.


The lyrics are simple yet powerful, as they suggest that following one's heart is essential for a successful relationship. By being true to oneself, one can be the best version of themselves and cultivate a love that is built on trust and mutual respect. The song provides a positive and affirming message that has resonated with listeners for decades.


Line by Line Meaning

Be true to yourself and you'll always be true to me
If you remain honest and true to who you are, you will also be true to me and our relationship.


Be true to yourself and you'll be the girl that I want you to be
If you stay authentic to yourself, you will naturally be the kind of girl that I love and want to be with.


Remember that
I want you to keep this in mind.


If some other guy catches your eye just follow your heart
If you find yourself attracted to someone else, trust your feelings and do what's right for you.


I know your heart won't lead you wrong
I trust that your intuition and feelings will guide you in the right direction.


Our love is much too strong
Our relationship is built on a strong foundation and can withstand any challenges that come our way.


I'm not afraid of losing you
I trust in our love and in your ability to make the right choices for yourself.


I have faith in you, can't you see
I believe in you and your judgment, and I want you to trust yourself too.


Darling be true to yourself and you'll always be true to me
My love for you will always be there as long as you stay true to who you are.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAVID MARVIN BLAKE, DEON JERRAI BARNETT, KELTON MCDONALD

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Comments from YouTube:

@danielburns987

this song went to #34 on the pop charts in 1963!!!

@marryannlamb9853

Thanks for sharing 45

@tubecrazy65

This song didn't chart very high but it didn't matter cause it's still awesome

@sstavsky

I had never heard this before, and even before looking at the songwriting credits, I thought that it sounded like a Burt Bacharach song. It has that kind of unusual chord progression.

@Tunz909

released June 1963...Snuff Garrett also produced tunes for Gary Lewis and the Playboys..Leon Russell played on many of his sessions

@jimhilliker2450

I never heard this one.

@melonid9964

Música que toca o coração! So respectful!

@Tunz909

Been reading how Burt didn't care for this West Coast horn player and wished he had brought his own flugelhorn player from New York. Burt is playing piano.