You Made Me Love You
Caitlin Nicol-Thomas Lyrics


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When I said I needed you
You said you would always stay
It wasn't me who changed but you and now you've gone away
Don't you see that now you've gone
And I'm left here on my own
That I have to follow you and beg you to come home

You don't have to say you love me just be close at hand
You don't have to stay forever I will understand
Believe me, believe me I can't help but love you
But believe me I'll never tie you down
Left alone with just a memory
Life seems dead and quite unreal
All that's left is loneliness there's nothing left to feel

You don't have to say you love me just be close at hand
You don't have to stay forever
I will understand believe me, believe me
You don't have to say you love me just be close at hand




You don't have to stay forever
I will understand, believe me, believe me

Overall Meaning

The song "You Made Me Love You" is a heartbreaking ballad about a person whose significant other has left them, and they are struggling to come to terms with the loss. The lyrics are filled with regret and a deep sense of sadness, as the singer realizes that the one they loved has left them alone. The first verse establishes that the singer had asked their partner to stay with them, but the partner left anyway. The singer acknowledges that they have to follow their partner to try and get them to come back, but it's clear that they don't have any real hope that their attempts will be successful.


The chorus of the song is a plea to the departed lover. The singer is asking for the person to come back, not necessarily with love, just to be "close at hand." This is followed by the admission that they understand if the partner can't stay forever. The singer asserts that they can't help but love the other, but they don't want to tie them down.


The second verse is perhaps the most poignant, as the singer says, "Left alone with just a memory/Life seems dead and quite unreal." This line speaks to the pain of losing someone you love, and the emptiness that can come with that loss. The final lines of the song repeat the chorus, emphasizing the singer's plea to their lover to come back, and their willingness to accept the situation, no matter the outcome.


Overall, "You Made Me Love You" is a powerful exploration of loss and heartbreak. The lyrics are raw and honest, and the melody is simple and understated, making the emotions of the song all the more palpable.


Line by Line Meaning

When I said I needed you
I expressed that I needed you in my life.


You said you would always stay
You assured me that you would always be there for me.


It wasn't me who changed but you and now you've gone away
It wasn't my actions that caused us to drift apart, it was yours.


Don't you see that now you've gone And I'm left here on my own That I have to follow you and beg you to come home
Your absence has left me alone and desperate for your return.


You don't have to say you love me just be close at hand You don't have to stay forever I will understand
I don't need you to declare your love for me, I just want you near me and I'll accept if you can't stay forever.


Believe me, believe me I can't help but love you But believe me I'll never tie you down
I can't control my feelings of love for you, but I respect your need for freedom and won't hold you back.


Left alone with just a memory Life seems dead and quite unreal All that's left is loneliness there's nothing left to feel
Without you, life feels empty and meaningless, and all that's left is loneliness.


You don't have to say you love me just be close at hand You don't have to stay forever I will understand believe me, believe me You don't have to say you love me just be close at hand You don't have to stay forever I will understand, believe me, believe me
Once again, I emphasize that I only want you to be near me without any pressure to stay or declare your love for me, and I'm willing to accept whatever arrangement works for you.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Giuseppe Donaggio, Simon Napier-Bell, Vito Pallavicini, Vicki Heather Wickham

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SpottinGRU

🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷 q música linda , grande Allan powell

Sara Emyly~

Essa música e o filme são muito lindosssss

Rosemay

Love this version

Tina Luce

Adorei esse filme e a música tema 🤩

jello

It is so lovely to see people in the entertainment industry who actually are christian and are not ashamed to call themselves that! GODspeed to you Alan. Stay true to the faith man.

Otokichi786

That reminds me of this song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kv3WSrZ-9bM

Brenda Sousa

me emociono com essa msc. ❤

Rose Youhanna

Love this movie and this song is just amazing

Alicja Siuzdak

Such a beautiful movie! Love the message!!!

Direito N3

Essa musica é linda.

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