Musical influences include Antonio Carlos Jobim and Keith Jarrett.
Do I Love You?
Carol Welsman Lyrics
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Doesn't one and one make two?
Do I love you do I?
Does July need a sky of blue?
Would I miss you, would I, if you ever should go away?
If the sun should desert the day, what would life be?
Will I leave you, never?
Will I worship you forever?
Isn't heaven forevermore?
Do I love you, do I?
Oh my dear it's so easy to see
Don't you know I do, don't I show you I do
Just as you love me.
Will I leave you, never?
Could the ocean leave the shore?
Will I worship you forever?
Isn't heaven forevermore?
Do I love you, do I?
Oh my dear it's so easy to see
Don't you know I do, don't I show you I do
Just as you love me
The lyrics of "Do I Love You?" by Carol Welsman are a series of rhetorical questions posed to a lover. While the questions themselves may seem simple and straightforward, they convey a much deeper meaning. These are questions that lovers ask each other all the time - questioning their feelings, their commitment, and their future together. Welsman's lyrics capture the essence of this age-old conversation and the doubts that one may have as they embark upon a romantic journey.
The first verse poses the question, "Do I love you?" The answer seems obvious - of course, I do. But the second line plays on the idea that things that seem obvious aren't always so straightforward. Just as one and one make two, love can also be complicated and even elusive at times. The next few lines compare the idea of loving someone with the basic elements of nature such as the sky being blue in July. It's as though Welsman is equating the necessity of love with the necessity of these elemental things.
The final verse is more declarative in nature - stating that the singer will never leave, they will worship their lover forever, and their love will be forevermore. The repeated question, "Do I love you?" becomes more of a statement that reaffirms the singer's love and commitment. Overall, the simple questions asked in the lyrics of "Do I Love You?" convey the emotions that are inherent to any romantic relationship - love, doubt, and commitment.
Line by Line Meaning
Do I love you do I?
Am I deeply in love with you?
Doesn't one and one make two?
Isn't it obvious that we belong together?
Does July need a sky of blue?
Isn't it a given that we need each other?
Would I miss you, would I, if you ever should go away?
If you ever left, would the pain of missing you be unbearable?
If the sun should desert the day, what would life be?
If you were to disappear, what would be the point of living?
Will I leave you, never?
Will I ever abandon you?
Could the ocean leave the shore?
Is it possible for my love for you to ever diminish?
Will I worship you forever?
Will my love for you be eternal?
Isn't heaven forevermore?
Isn't our love the closest thing to heaven that we can experience on earth?
Oh my dear it's so easy to see
It's incredibly clear that my feelings for you are genuine.
Don't you know I do, don't I show you I do
Can't you tell that I love you from the way I always express it?
Just as you love me.
Just like you have always loved me with all of your heart.
Writer(s): Cole Porter, Oscar Hammerstein Ii, Richard Rodgers
Contributed by Tristan M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.