I Hate You Then I Love You
Céline Dion & David Foster Lyrics


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I'd like to run away from you
But if I were to leave you I would die
I'd like to break the chains you put around me
And yet I'll never try

No matter what you do you drive me crazy
I'd rather be alone
But then I know my life would be so empty
As soon as you have gone
Impossible to live with you
But I could never live without you
For whatever you do
For whatever you do

I never, never, never
Want to be in love with anyone but you

You make me sad
You make me strong
You make me mad
You make me long for you
You make me long for you

You make me live
You make me die
You make me laugh
You make me cry for you
You make me cry for you

I hate you
Then I love you
Then I love you
Then I hate you
Then I love you, I love you more
For whatever you do
I never, never, never
Want to be in love with anyone but you

You treat me wrong
You treat me right
You let me be
You make me fight with you
I could never live without you

You make me high
You bring me down
You set me free
You hold me bound to you

I hate you
Then I love you
Then I love you
Then I hate you
Then I love you more
For whatever you do
Whatever you do

I never, never, never
Want to be in love with anyone but you
I never, never, never
I never, never, never
I never, never, never




Want to be in love with anyone but you
But you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Celine Dion's You and I can be interpreted as a love song that speaks of the innate connection and bond between two individuals who are meant to be together. The lyrics suggest that they were meant to fly higher than the clouds and sail across the sky, which symbolizes the power and strength of their love that allows them to overcome any obstacle. The bright sun and the dark night represent the highs and lows of life, but despite these challenges, their love shines like a light.


The repetition of “You and I were meant to fly” reinforces the idea that their fate is intertwined, and they were destined to be together. The earth spinning like a carousel can be viewed as a metaphor for life, the ups, and downs, but the secrets they share with each other can help them move forward. The lyrics also depict the feeling of euphoria and the freedom that love can bring, "So come with me, and you will feel that we're soaring, that we're floating off so high."


Overall, the song conveys a powerful message that the bond between two individuals who love one another can be almost magical, empowering them to soar to new heights and journey together as they float across the sky.


Line by Line Meaning

High above the mountains, far across the sea
No matter where you are, your presence is felt and your love reaches even the farthest corners of the world.


I can hear your voice, calling out to me
Despite the distance between us, I can still sense your undying love and I know you're always thinking of me.


Brighter than the sun, and darker than the night
Your love is all-encompassing, and it shines brighter than any light, while giving comfort even in the darkest of times.


I can see your love, shining like a light
Your love is like a beacon that guides me through the troubles and gives me the strength to face any challenge.


And on and on, this earth spins like a carousel
The world is constantly in a state of motion and change, but our love endures and remains constant through everything.


If I could travel across the world
Despite the current distance between us, I would travel to the ends of the world just to be with you.


The secrets I would tell
I have so much to say to you and so many emotions to express - I would share with you everything that's in my heart.


You and I were meant to fly
Our love is meant to soar to great heights and overcome any obstacles.


Higher than the clouds
Our love can rise above any difficulties, transcending even the greatest of heights.


We'll sail across the sky
Together, we can conquer the world and venture to new and uncharted horizons.


So come with me, and you will feel
I invite you to take this journey with me - to experience the soaring heights and unbridled joy of our love.


That we're soaring, that we're floating off so high
Our love will take us to places beyond our wildest dreams - we will feel weightless and untethered as we fly.


'Cause you and I were meant to fly
Our love is predestined to transcend all challenges and take us to great heights - our bond is unbreakable.


Sailing like a bird high on the wings of love
Our love is like a bird soaring on the wings of freedom and hope, taking us to places we never thought possible.


Take me higher than all the stars above
Our love can take us beyond the furthest stars and planets - to a universe where only our bond exists.


I'm burning, yearning, gently turning
My love for you consumes me, and it fills me with a deep longing - I am continually revolving in the cycle of our love.


'Round and around
Our love is infinite and unending - a cycle that continually repeats and grows ever stronger.


I'm always rising up
Our love is a constant ascension, bringing us to new heights no matter what challenges we face.


I never want to come back down
I never want to return to a life where I don't have you - our love is an endless flight into the unknown.




Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Alberto Testa, Fabio Testa, Matheu Manuel De Falla, Norman Newell, Tony Renis

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@smw4020

Céline Dion is a global Icon. She has sung with some of the greatest voices… and she has one of the most technically skilled and powerful voices of all time.

2023 will bring Céline’s new film, Love Again, which will feature brand new music!

Also in the works is a documentary about her life. And Titanic will be re-released in theaters in February… which will hopefully lead to Céline getting some much-deserved recognition again for her timeless classic My Heart Will Go On. ❤️👸

Most importantly, let’s hope she’s getting excellent treatment for her rare condition.

Céline deserves so much love, respect and recognition. Let’s hope we see a lot more of that this year… from her peers, at awards shows, etc.



All comments from YouTube:

@themagicianofsound

Celine, we really miss you ! Thank you for presenting this behind the scene video !!! I am sending you my positive vibes !! Take care and wishing you a wonderful and healthy year 2023 !!! Best Regards !! 🙏👏👏👏👏👏👏😀😀🎵🎵🎶🎶

@Mari-iv5qd

Same whises from me🤗🤗. We really miss you. Hopefully you Will be good soon. Take care🥰🥰

@eegg4943

Celine Dion = a Lady
Pawarotti. = kein Pedofil
alle (Psychisch kranke) Menschen sind Menschen
🌹❤👍

@Tasha22Bella

probably one of my favorite duets Celine ever did.. and seeing the studio session is just magical!!!! The amazing Luciano with his great tenor voice and those tender duet notes that they shared, Celine adapting to harmonize with him with her gorgeous tone and power, they were a match made in music heaven. Perfection!!!!

@kiaraeijo

As far as Pavarotti’s pop duets this one is my favorite. I would check out his recordings with Mirella Freni in La Boheme or with Dame Joan Sutherland in La Fille du Regiment

@Tasha22Bella

@@kiaraeijo thank you, I'll definitely check it out 🙏💛

@sht8588

Luciano you will never be forgotten 💟

@minnietrout814

Two of the greatest voices in this lifetime ♥️❤️♥️

@JeterSwisherFan88

Yup. R.I.P. Pavarotti.

@Songs-lr4wt

Not according to rolling stone

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