The band personnel were drummer Jerry Allison, bassist Joe B. Mauldin, and rhythm guitarist Niki Sullivan. Sullivan dropped out within less than two years of touring and recording. He wasn't comfortable with the amount of traveling and to a lesser extent, he didn't fit in with Jerry and Joe. For the same reason, Jerry and Joe were not backing Holly after he moved to NYC. The big move was the real reason why the Crickets broke up, but Holly was not daunted by the breakup; he gained a new back-up band with Tommy Allsup and Waylon Jennings on the tour shortly after the Crickets folded. But after about 4 months, due to fans' mail and the band feeling nostalgic, a reunion was planned to start with all the original Crickets after Holly's winter tour through the northern mid-west was completed. It was on that tour that Holly was killed in a plane crash.
I'm Gonna Love You Too
Buddy Holly & The Crickets Lyrics
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You're gonna say you'll a kiss me
You're gonna say you'll love me
Cause I'm a-gonna love you too
It's a gonna happen some day
You're gonna see things my way
Your gonna say you'll a love me
After all another fella took ya
But I still can't overlook ya
I'm a-gonna do my best to hook ya
After all is said and done
You're gonna say you'll a miss me
You're gonna say you'll a kiss me
You're gonna say you'll a love me
Cause I'm a-gonna love you too
The lyrics of I'm Gonna Love You Too by Buddy Holly & The Crickets is about a man who is expressing his love for a woman who is already taken. He is confident that the woman will soon realize that she has feelings for him and will leave her current partner. The first verse sets the tone for the rest of the song: the man is sure that the woman will miss him, kiss him, and love him because he feels the same way about her. He is hopeful that their love for each other will eventually be reciprocated.
The second verse repeats the sentiment expressed in the first verse with some additional lyrics. The man says that “It’s gonna happen someday” and that the woman will “See things my way”. He is confident that his love for her will eventually win her over. The third verse talks about the woman being with another man but even though it hurts, he can’t overlook her. He will do his best to win her over and make her his own.
The chorus is an affirmation of the man’s love for the woman. He promises that he will love her too and that she will miss him, kiss him, and love him back. The repetition of these lines throughout the song shows the determination and strong belief the man has in his love for the woman.
Line by Line Meaning
You're gonna say you'll a miss me
You will express that you will miss me
You're gonna say you'll a kiss me
You will express that you will kiss me
You're gonna say you'll love me
You will express that you love me
Cause I'm a-gonna love you too
Since I will love you as well
It's a gonna happen some day
It will happen eventually
You're gonna see things my way
You will begin to agree with me
Your gonna say you'll a love me
You will express that you love me
Cause I'm a-gonna love you too
Since I will love you as well
After all another fella took ya
Despite another man having taken you
But I still can't overlook ya
Nevertheless, I cannot ignore you
I'm a-gonna do my best to hook ya
I will try my hardest to win you back
After all is said and done
Once everything has been said and done
You're gonna say you'll a miss me
You will express that you will miss me
You're gonna say you'll a kiss me
You will express that you will kiss me
You're gonna say you'll a love me
You will express that you love me
Cause I'm a-gonna love you too
Since I will love you as well
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Joe Mauldin, Niki Sullivan, Norman Petty
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@crocks2871
Ah-ha, ha-ah-ha-ha-ha
Ah-ha, ha-ah-ha-ah
Ah-ah, ha-ah-ha-ah-ah-ha
A-you're gonna say you've a-missed me
A-you're gonna say you'll a-kiss me
Yes, you're gonna say you'll a-love me
'Cause I'm a-gonna love you too
I don't care what you a-told me
A-you're gonna say you'll a-hold me
Yes, you're gonna say you'll a-love me
'Cause I'm a-gonna love you too
After all, another fella took you
But I still can't overlook you
I'm a-gonna do my best to hook ya
After all is said and a-done
You're gonna say you've a-missed me
A-you're gonna say you'll a-kiss me
Yes, a-you're gonna say you'll a-love me
'Cause I'm a-gonna love you too
Ah-ha, ha-ah-ha-ha-ah
Ah-ha, ha-ah-ha-ah
Ah-ha, ha-ah-ha-ah-ah-ha
Ah-ha, ha-ah-ha-ha-ah
Ah-ha, ha-ah-ha-ha
Ah-ha, ha-ah-ha-ha-ha-ha
It's a-gonna happen, a-some day
You're gonna see things a-my way
Yes, you're gonna say you'll a-love me
'Cause I'm a-gonna love you too
A-you're gonna tell me a-sweet things
You're gonna make a-my heart sing
Yes, a-you're gonna hear those a-bells ring
'Cause I'm a-gonna love you too
After all, another fella took you
But I still can't overlook you
I'm a-gonna do my best to hook ya
After all is said and done
A-you're gonna say you've a-missed me
A-you're gonna say you'll a-kiss me
Yes, you're gonna say you'll a-love me
'Cause I'm a-gonna love you too
I'm a-gonna love you too
I'm a-gonna love you too
@MrBuddyhollyfan
This song never fails to cheer me up whenever I hear it. A VERY happy-sounding tune!
@joline2730
I have the same feeling with this AND You've Got Love
@Natalia-nc1zq
I remember when i was 8 (Now 12) When i found Buddys music. It made me confident and hes the reason i started playing guitar and ukulele! Im so happy i realized who he was and who other Legends are. Music now is nothing compared to 50s-90s Music, I dont care if i get bullied because this time..Im not wrong😌
@danielr6625
This is in the top 3 greatest songs of all time.
@danielgolus4600
No argument from me...😊
@davidlefkowitz885
Great song, and the cricket at the end.
@mhunt7093
While at the Buddy Holly Museum in Lubbock, Texas they played this song and I did not know why I knew every word to this song. Then I realized Blonde covered this song! Love both!
@jimboooong
RIP LEGEND died way too young, just imagine the songs he would have made wow
@danielsrenk9383
I was thinking about the same thing. Sad..
@lazyishardwork
Buddy would've had a huge influence in the 60s and beyond had he lived. He already influenced music, The Stones and Beatles covered him and openly admitted his influence, but had he not died in that stupid fucking plane then his influence AND presence would've been huge. He was a giant of rock and roll and no one who knew him had a single bad word to say about him. He was truly an extremely talented, gentleman rocker.