The hit-streak kick-started what would become one of the most successful duos of country history. For four consecutive years (1972–1975), Lynn and Twitty were named the "Vocal Duo of the Year" by the Country Music Association. In addition to their five Number 1 singles, they had seven other Top 10 hits between 1976 and 1981.
It's Only Make Believe
Conway Twitty & Loretta Lynn Lyrics
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They think you really care
But myself I can't deceive
I know it's only make believe.
My one and only prayer is that some day you'll care,
My hopes, my dreams come true, my one and only you.
No one will ever know how much I love you so
But it's o-only make believe.
My hopes, my dreams come true, my life I'd give for you,
My heart, a wedding ring, my all, my everything.
My heart I can't control, you rule my very soul,
My only prayer will be someday you'll care for me
But it's o-only make believe.
My one and only prayer, is that some day you'll care,
My hopes, my dreams come true, my one and only you
No one will ever know how much I love you so
My prayers, my hopes, and my schemes, you are my every dream
But it's o-only make believe
The song "It's Only Make Believe" by Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn is a classic love song that touches on the theme of unrequited love. In the first verse, the lyrics express how people see the couple together and assume that their love is genuine, but the singer acknowledges that it is only make-believe. In the second verse, the singer expresses their wishes and hopes that one day the person they love will care for them in return. However, the chorus reminds us that it's all just make-believe, and the singer is still waiting for their love to be returned.
The lyrics convey the desperation of a person in love who is hoping for their affections to be returned. The repetition of the phrase "my only prayer" emphasizes the intensity of the singer's feelings. The line "My heart I can't control, you rule my very soul" shows just how deeply the singer is in love with this person.
The overall message of the song is bittersweet, as it expresses both hope and resignation. The singer knows that their love might never be returned, but they still hold out hope. The lyrics are simple yet powerful, and the melody and vocals perfectly capture the emotions of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
People see us everywhere
We are very visible together
They think you really care
People believe that you truly care for me
But myself I can't deceive
However, I cannot deceive myself
I know it's only make believe.
I know that what we have is not real
My one and only prayer is that some day you'll care,
My only hope is that someday you will truly care for me
My hopes, my dreams come true, my one and only you.
If my hopes and dreams come true, you will be the only one for me
No one will ever know how much I love you so
I keep my love for you a secret
My only prayer will be someday you'll care for me
My only wish is that you will one day love me in return
But it's o-only make believe.
But I know deep down that our love is just an illusion
My hopes, my dreams come true, my life I'd give for you,
If my hopes and dreams came true, I would give my life for you
My heart, a wedding ring, my all, my everything.
My heart belongs to you, and I would give you everything
My heart I can't control, you rule my very soul,
I cannot control my love for you, you are everything to me
My only prayer will be someday you'll care for me
My only wish is that you will one day love me in return
But it's o-only make believe.
But I know deep down that our love is just an illusion
My one and only prayer, is that some day you'll care,
My only hope is that someday you will truly care for me
My hopes, my dreams come true, my one and only you
If my hopes and dreams come true, you will be the only one for me
No one will ever know how much I love you so
I will always keep my love for you a secret
My prayers, my hopes, and my schemes, you are my every dream
You are everything to me; all my aspirations and desires revolve around you
But it's o-only make believe.
But I know deep down that our love is just an illusion
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Conway Twitty, Jack Nance
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
KY Stars
This is a GREAT song, and background singers are often overlooked in past songs. When the background singers, sing MAKE BELIEVE early in the song, wow , gives me chills. GREAT COUNTRY MUSIC!
Mc Hobbit
I had no idea that Loretta could hit such high notes!! Wow!
Brooks Z.
Thank you for uploading this. I remember it from the early 70s and have tried to get it on cd but sadly it has never been remastered. I love this melody. It has the build up that a really good tune needs. I appreciate you!
BobbyTheFanMan
I have it on cassitte
Phoebe Fugate
beautiful songs ,they sing great love these two
MR CLEAN
One of the Best Country Duets ever Thumbs Up used to have the 8 Track and Lp Thanks for sharing,Keith
Stephen Mac Connoran
Wow, beautiful! I didn't know this existed until now. Cheers.
Michael De Ponte
2 Legends At There Finest
Sweet Willy
How have I never head this one before? ❤️❤️
Di La
Amazing!!!