Don't Say You Love Me
Corrs(코어스) Lyrics
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I've felt this all before
And every time you call
I've waited there as though you might not call at all
I know this face I'm wearing now
I've seen this in my eyes
And though it feels so great, I'm still afraid
We've done this once and then you closed the door
Don't let me fall again for nothing more
Don't say you love me unless forever
Don't tell me you need me, if you're not gonna stay
Don't give me this feeling, I'll only believe it
Make it real or take it all away
I've caught myself smiling alone
Just thinking of your voice
And dreaming of your touch, is all too much
You know I don't have any choice
Don't say you love me unless forever
Don't tell me you need me, if you're not gonna stay
Don't give me this feeling, I'll only believe it
Make it real or take it all away...
Yeah, yeah yeah
We've done this once and then you closed the door
Don't let me fall again for nothing more
Don't say you love me unless forever
Don't tell me you need me, if you're not gonna stay
Don't give me this feeling, I'll only believe it
Make it real or take it all away
(Say you love me...)
Don't tell me you need me, if you're not gonna stay
Don't give me this feeling, I'll only believe it
Make it real, (make it real,) or take it all away
Take it all away, take it all away...
[Fade out]
The Corrs' "Don't Say You Love Me" is a beautiful song about not wanting to be hurt again by someone who says they love you but does not mean it. The song is about a person who has been in a relationship before and ended it, but then found themselves back in a similar situation with the same person. The opening lines imply that the person has been in this place and felt these emotions before, highlighting the cyclical nature of relationships, and how people often fall into the same patterns with others.
The next few lines express the fear that comes with opening yourself up to love again. The singer is afraid of being hurt again, and they are hesitant to let themselves believe that this time it will be different. The line "We've done this once and then you closed the door" implies that the person has been hurt before and does not want to repeat the same experience. The chorus is a plea for honesty and authenticity. The singer wants to know that the person loves them forever and will not leave them again. They ask for the other person to not give them false hope or lead them on, as it will only hurt them more in the end.
Overall, the song is an emotional ballad that speaks to the heart of anyone who has been hurt in a relationship. The lyrics speak to the fear and vulnerability that comes with opening oneself up to love again, and the need for honesty and authenticity in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I've seen this place a thousand times
I am so familiar with this situation
I've felt this all before
I've been in this emotional state before
And every time you call, I've waited there as though you might not call at all
I'm eager to hear from you, but I'm afraid you won't reach out again
I know this face I'm wearing now, I've seen this in my eyes
I recognize the expression I'm wearing and have seen the same look before
And though it feels so great, I'm still afraid that you'll be leaving anytime
Despite feeling happy, I'm scared that you'll leave me just as quickly
We've done this once and then you closed the door, Don't let me fall again for nothing more
We've been through this before, don't repeat the same mistake by disappearing again
Don't say you love me unless forever
If you say you love me, mean it for the long haul
Don't tell me you need me, if you're not gonna stay
Don't make promises of needing me if it's not going to last
Don't give me this feeling, I'll only believe it
Don't play with my emotions, I will take it seriously
Make it real or take it all away
Be truthful and authentic or remove yourself completely
We've done this once and then you closed the door, Don't let me fall again for nothing more
I've been hurt before, don't hurt me again
Don't say you love me unless forever
If you say you love me, mean it for the long haul
Don't tell me you need me, if you're not gonna stay
Don't make promises of needing me if it's not going to last
Don't give me this feeling, I'll only believe it
Don't play with my emotions, I will take it seriously
Make it real or take it all away...
Be truthful and authentic or remove yourself completely
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