You Love to Sing
Copeland Lyrics


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I've never any time to play
It always seems to slip away
But it never really goes by
While I wait here with my level head for our only try.

[Chorus]
Sing with your head up
With your eyes closed
Not because you love the song
Because you love to sing
Because you love to sing

You saw this frustration on my brow
You noticed I'm distracted now
I'm thinking only of my billfold
And how I want to face you with diamonds and gold in my head, in my hand





[Chorus: x4]

Overall Meaning

The song "You Love to Sing" by Copeland talks about the passion for singing that transcends beyond just singing for the love of a particular song. The lyrics convey the idea that singing is not just about the music, but the feeling and the passion that comes with it. The song begins with the singer lamenting about not having enough time to play, but then he realizes that time never actually goes by because he enjoys waiting with "level head" for his only chance to do what he loves.


The chorus emphasizes this idea of singing for the love of singing and not just for the sake of the song. The lyrics suggest that one should sing with their head up and eyes closed, not because they love the song, but because they love to sing. In doing so, the focus is shifted from the music itself to the experience of singing, which is where the true joy lies.


Later in the song, the singer's mind is preoccupied with the pursuit of wealth, as symbolized by the "diamonds and gold" he wants to present to someone. The frustration on his brow is noticed by someone, indicating that his true passion for singing is being overshadowed by worldly concerns. However, the chorus resurfaces, reminding him to sing with his head up and eyes closed, and to focus on the love of singing itself.


Overall, the song is a reminder to pursue one's passion for music for the sheer joy it brings, rather than for external rewards or recognition.


Line by Line Meaning

I've never any time to play
I'm always busy and I never get the chance to just have fun.


It always seems to slip away
Every opportunity I have to play always disappears.


But it never really goes by
I never forget the missed opportunities.


While I wait here with my level head for our only try
I'm patiently waiting for a chance to make things right.


Sing with your head up
Be confident and proud when you sing.


With your eyes closed
Sing from the heart and not just for show.


Not because you love the song
Don't just sing because you like the melody.


Because you love to sing
Sing because it brings you joy.


Because you love to sing


You saw this frustration on my brow
My frustration was clearly visible on my face.


You noticed I'm distracted now
You can tell I'm not fully present.


I'm thinking only of my billfold
All I can think about is money and material possessions.


And how I want to face you with diamonds and gold in my head, in my hand
I want to impress you with expensive gifts.


Sing with your head up


With your eyes closed


Not because you love the song


Because you love to sing




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