Chester Burton Atkins born 20 June 1924 - Died 30 June 2001 in Nashville, T… Read Full Bio ↴Chester Burton Atkins born 20 June 1924 - Died 30 June 2001 in Nashville, Tennessee, United States (1942–1996) . was an American guitarist and record producer. Together with Owen Bradley, Atkins created the smoother country music style known as the Nashville sound, which expanded country music's appeal to include adult pop music fans as well. His virtuoso picking style - inspired by Merle Travis, Django Reinhardt, George Barnes and Les Paul - brought him admirers both within and outside the country scene. Atkins produced records for Eddy Arnold, Don Gibson, Jim Reeves, Jerry Reed, Connie Smith, and Waylon Jennings.

And I Love You So
Chet Atkins Lyrics

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I love how your eyes close whenever you kiss me
And when I'm away from you I love how you miss me
I love the way you always treat me tenderly
But, darling, most of all I love how you love me
(Love how you love me)

I love how your heart beats whenever I hold you
I love how you think of me without being told to

I love the way your touch is always heavenly
But, darling, most of all I love how you love me
(Love how you love me)

I love how your eyes close whenever you kiss me
And when I'm away from you I love how you miss me
I love the way your touch is always heavenly
But, darling, most of all I love how you love me
(Love how you love me)

I love how you hug me (love how you hug me)
I love how you squeeze me, tease me, please me

Love, how you love me
I love how you love me

Overall Meaning

In the song "I Love How You Love Me" by Chet Atkins, the chorus repeatedly emphasizes how the singer loves how they are loved by their significant other. The first verse describes how the singer loves the way their partner's eyes close when they kiss, and how they miss them when they are apart. The second verse emphasizes the singer's love for the way their partner's heart beats when they hold them, and how they think of them without being told to. The repetition of "love how you love me" reinforces the idea that the singer's love for their partner is rooted in the way that they give and express love.

The song captures the feeling of being deeply in love with someone and appreciating the many small and meaningful ways that they show their love. It is a testament to the power of love, and the way that it can enhance and enrich the lives of those who experience it. The verses highlight specific aspects of the partner's behavior that are particularly meaningful to the singer, from their tender treatment to their heavenly touch. The chorus brings all of these elements together, celebrating the way that the partner's love for the singer encompasses all these and more.

Line by Line Meaning

I love how your eyes close whenever you kiss me
I adore the way your eyes involuntarily shut whenever you kiss me, expressing your genuine passion and love for me.

And when I'm away from you I love how you miss me
I appreciate how you can't help but yearn for my presence when I'm not physically with you, demonstrating your strong emotional attachment to me.

I love the way you always treat me tenderly
I cherish how you consistently handle me delicately and affectionately, confirming your deep care and fondness towards me.

But, darling, most of all I love how you love me
Out of all the things that I love about you, the thing that resonates with me the most is how you express your love to me. It is the most meaningful and valuable thing in our relationship.

(Love how you love me)
I repeat again how significant it is to me that you love me in such a beautiful and sincere way.

I love how your heart beats whenever I hold you
I treasure the way your heart races with excitement and affection whenever I embrace you, proving how much you adore and admire me.

I love how you think of me without being told to
I am grateful for how naturally you think of me and consider me in your everyday life, without me having to ask or remind you to show your love for me.

I love the way your touch is always heavenly
I am enchanted by how every time you touch me, it feels like a divine experience, emphasizing the purity and profundity of our love.

I love how you hug me (love how you hug me)
I appreciate every moment you take to embrace me tightly and warmly, reaffirming our connection and affection for one another.

I love how you squeeze me, tease me, please me
I adore when you playfully and lovingly tease me while giving me affection, showing me just how much our love is full of fun and enjoyment.

Love, how you love me
Once again, I express my adoration for how you love me, thanking you for all the ways you continue to show your love and fondness for me.

I love how you love me
In conclusion, I wholeheartedly love all the ways that you express your love to me, and I feel incredibly blessed to have such a wonderful partner in my life.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Barry Mann, Larry Kolber

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Comments from YouTube:

The Iceman

2y↑1

Those notes head straight for the skies. So beautiful.

vern ingles

6y↑3

CHET WAS AND STILL IS THE BEST GUITARIST OF ALL TIME, A KIND AND HUMBLE MAN.

James Dulaney

13y↑1

The Master plays three parts at once and with the beat box accompanying it's a full band. You can hear every word in the song. The strum patterns, finger-picking, tremolo simply unbelievable. AWSOME!