I Love You
Chuck Berry Lyrics


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Let me tell you 'bout a girl I know
I met her walkin' down a uptown street
She's so fine you know I wished she was mine
I get shook up every time we meet

I'm talkin' 'bout you
Nobody but you
Yeah, I do mean you
I'm just trying to get a message to you

Let me tell you 'bout a girl I know
I tell ya now she looks so good
Got so much skills and such a beautiful will
She oughta be somewhere in Hollywood

I'm talkin' 'bout you
Nobody but you
Come on, give me a cue
So I can get a message to you

Let me tell you 'bout a girl I know
She's sittin' right here by my side
Lovely indeed that's why I asked if she
Promised someday she would be my bride

I'm talkin' 'bout you
I do mean you




Nobody but you
Come on, let me get a message through

Overall Meaning

In Chuck Berry's classic song "I'm Talking About You," the lyrics describe a girl that he met while walking down an uptown street. This girl is so fine that Berry wishes she was his, and he gets "shook up" every time they meet. He then goes on to describe her physical appearance and her talent, saying that she should be "somewhere in Hollywood."


As the song progresses, Berry reveals that the girl he's been talking about is sitting right beside him. He describes her as lovely and admits that he has asked her to marry him someday. The song is a love letter of sorts, with Berry trying to get a message to this girl, professing his love and adoration for her.


Line by Line Meaning

Let me tell you 'bout a girl I know
I want to talk about a girl I know


I met her walkin' down a uptown street
I met her walking on a fancy street


She's so fine you know I wished she was mine
I find her so attractive and wish she was my girlfriend


I get shook up every time we meet
I get nervous and excited when I see her


I'm talkin' 'bout you
I'm referring to you


Nobody but you
I'm talking about no one else but you


Yeah, I do mean you
Yes, I'm really talking about you


I'm just trying to get a message to you
I just want to communicate with you


Let me tell you 'bout a girl I know
I want to talk more about this girl I know


I tell ya now she looks so good
I'm telling you that she is really beautiful


Got so much skills and such a beautiful will
She has a lot of talent and a great personality to match


She oughta be somewhere in Hollywood
She has the potential to be a star


Come on, give me a cue
Please give me a sign or hint


So I can get a message to you
So I can find a way to communicate with you


Let me tell you 'bout a girl I know
I want to talk more about this girl I know


She's sittin' right here by my side
She's actually sitting next to me right now


Lovely indeed that's why I asked if she
She's really lovely and that's why I asked her if she


Promised someday she would be my bride
Promised to marry me someday


I do mean you
I really mean you


Come on, let me get a message through
Please let me find a way to communicate with you




Lyrics © ENTERTAINMENT ONE U.S. LP
Written by: Chuck Berry

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Comments from YouTube:

jannyrcobs

I think this is my all-time favourite Berry track. Superb.

Playtime Hulot

Hear this lyrics!! No gadgets.  Pure and simple like the feeling he sing about. My absolute favourite..!  Chuck I love you!!

Nikolay Yanev

RIP Great Musician CB!

salsageordie

Chuck plays his usual repetiore on guitar but it never fails to deliver that punch !!

Eleo Betty

great music

James k Chapman

I love it!

PaulTettam

i got no other agenda than other than just saying, " I love you, Chuck Berry" . Forever, Paul Tettamanti

Jarski J.

Ultra cool. Thanks for posting.

bunny fish

R.I.P MR BERRY

allaboard70

'Cause I want you and I need you. Gotta have you, gotta know you. Let me love you and let me show you...

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