According to Richard, "Maybe It’s You" is a song the Carpenters sibilings always liked so they decided to include it on Close to You.
The oboe solo was played by Doug Strawn, a longtime member of the Carpenters tour band.
Maybe It's You
Carpenters Lyrics
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Maybe it's me
Maybe it's just the constant rhythm of the sea
Maybe it's just that I've never been
The kind who can pass a lucky penny by
Maybe it's wise
Maybe it's not
Isn't it nice to talk about the special way
That you smile whenever I'm around
Rising on the shore
The ocean came
Walks along the waves of velveteen
His only thought
Was love for me
Couldn't we stay?
Or must we go
Couldn't we stay?
And watch the splashing rock we throw
Only a fool would want to leave this paradise
That I find whenever you're around
Only a fool
Isn't it nice to talk about the special way
That you smile whenever I'm around
Rising on the shore
The ocean's King
Walks along the waves of velveteen
His only thought
Was love for me
Couldn't we stay?
Or must you go
Couldn't we stay?
And watch the splashing rocks we throw
Only a fool would want to leave the paradise
That I find whenever you're around
Only a fool
Only a fool
The lyrics of "Maybe It's You" by Carpenters talks about the uncertain nature of love and human relationships. The opening lines "Maybe it's you, maybe it's me, maybe it's just the constant rhythm of the sea" suggest that the reason for the connection could be anything, and that the truth in the relationship lies in the unknown. The singer then wonders if it's just her who can't let go of a lucky penny if she finds one, highlighting her inability to let go of things.
The lines "Maybe it's wise, maybe it's not, maybe it's you who brought the caring I'd forgot" in the second stanza suggests that the relationship has brought back the love and care that the singer had forgotten. The singer then talks about the special way in which the other person smiles when they're around and how it's nice to talk about that feeling.
The final stanza brings a sense of longing to the song, where the singer asks the other person if they could stay and watch the splashing rocks with her. She feels that only a fool would want to leave the paradise of the other person's presence. The song ends with the line "Only a fool," suggesting that the singer acknowledges that their relationship may not be perfect, but their love is worth holding onto.
Overall, "Maybe It's You" is a beautiful rendition of the complex emotions of love, relationships, and the uncertain nature of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Maybe it's you
I'm not sure what's causing these feelings, it could be you
Maybe it's me
It could be that I'm the one causing these feelings
Maybe it's just the constant rhythm of the sea
It's possible that the ocean's soothing sound is affecting my emotions
Maybe it's just that I've never been/The kind who can pass a lucky penny by
It's possible that I'm superstitious or believe in luck, and that's why I'm feeling this way
Maybe it's wise/Maybe it's not
I'm unsure if it's wise to pursue these feelings
Maybe it's you who brought the caring I'd forgot
It's possible that you are the one who made me remember how to care
Isn't it nice to talk about the special way/That you smile whenever I'm around
I really enjoy talking about how your smile makes me feel special
Rising on the shore/The ocean came/Walks along the waves of velveteen/His only thought/Was love for me
I saw the ocean and all I could think about was how much I love you
Couldn't we stay?/Or must we go/Couldn't we stay?/And watch the splashing rock we throw/Only a fool would want to leave this paradise/That I find whenever you're around
Can't we just stay here and enjoy each other's company? It would be foolish to leave this beautiful place where we feel so happy
Only a fool
Anyone who would want to leave this place and this feeling would be a fool
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOHN BETTIS, RICHARD LYNN CARPENTER
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@stallownedstallion825
Only real Carpenter fans get this one.
Its top 5 of their massive catalogue.
@tinydancer62
It always has been for me, since the first time I heard it when I was 8 years old.
@glambertLL
Wow what a great comment - I enjoyed reading it very much and can TOTALLY RELATE! Couldn't agree with you more ❤
@gregorygordon8747
This whole album is one of the greatest of all time. The Carpenters were greatest of all time
@bruschmidt9943
I concur on both counts 👍
@Jimmy_Decent
todd edwards - wishing i were home
@hankdatank09
I was searching for this comment
@Steven_Valencia
@@hankdatank09 same! 💯
@bacone-
@@davidsheriff9274what do you mean? richard blatantly stole what?
@russmason3915
I can still recall my battery powered cassette player and the headphones I wore out listening to the Carpenters for an entire decade and how, as we came around the corner on coast highway 1 in California, this song began to play and I saw for the first time in my life, the Pacific Ocean. The memory is indelible to my heart and mind and I honor this thread with my recall of what Maybe it's You has meant to my generation. Today's artists and their auto-tuners could never rival the rich alto tone which this lovely human being shared with us for so many years. I can name every tune they ever recorded within five notes and for my lifetime, the Carpenters....and this song, will be carved into the corners of my heart.