The Answer to Everything
Del Shannon Lyrics


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Don't ask me a mountain of questions
When there is only one answer to it all
Do you love me, really love me as I love you
It's the answer to everything if you do

Don't give me a million excuses
When I am waiting with my arms open wide
Do you love me, really love me as I love you
It's the answer to everything if you do

If there is someone else, some other place who holds your heart
Tell me now, truthfully, before we start

Don't act like you misunderstand me
When there is simply no mystery to it all





Do you love me, really love me as I love you
It's the answer to everything if you do

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Del Shannon's song "The Answer to Everything" seem to be focused on one central theme - the importance of love in a relationship. The song speaks about the need for honesty and open communication, particularly when it comes to expressing one's feelings towards each other. The opening line of the song, "Don't ask me a mountain of questions when there is only one answer to it all," suggests that the singer is tired of being quizzed about their love for their partner. They believe that if their partner truly loved them, then they would not doubt them and would simply trust that their feelings were genuine.


Throughout the song, the singer reiterates the importance of expressing one's love openly and honestly. They suggest that giving "a million excuses" is not enough when all their partner really wants is to feel loved and wanted. The lines "If there is someone else, some other place who holds your heart, tell me now, truthfully, before we start," show the importance of being honest about one's feelings, even if they are difficult to express. The singer emphasizes that there is "simply no mystery" to their love - and all that really matters is whether their partner loves them back with the same passion and devotion.


Overall, "The Answer to Everything" is a song about the power of love and the importance of honesty and communication in a relationship. While the song is simple in its message, it is delivered with a powerful sense of emotion and sincerity, making it a classic love song that still resonates with audiences today.


Line by Line Meaning

Don't ask me a mountain of questions
Don't give me a lot of irrelevant questions


When there is only one answer to it all
Because the answer to all my questions is very simple


Do you love me, really love me as I love you
Are your feelings as strong and true as mine?


It's the answer to everything if you do
Love is the only thing that matters and it's the solution to all our problems


Don't give me a million excuses
Don't give me a lot of excuses for your behavior


When I am waiting with my arms open wide
When I am waiting for you with open arms


If there is someone else, some other place who holds your heart
If there is someone else who you love or are interested in


Tell me now, truthfully, before we start
Please be honest with me and tell me now before we get involved


Don't act like you misunderstand me
Don't pretend or feign ignorance about what I am saying or asking


When there is simply no mystery to it all
Because there is no hidden meaning or puzzle, it's very straightforward


Do you love me, really love me as I love you
Are your feelings as strong and true as mine?


It's the answer to everything if you do
Love is the only thing that matters and it's the solution to all our problems




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BOB HILLIARD, BURT BACHARACH

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@lisacarrick2647

This is my mom and dad,s song and when dad was put to rest on the 9th November we played this song beautiful word's

@tonyburnell1943

Turns back the years. Many thanks

@robertedwards5184

I'm 71 now. My first memories of Del Shannon in 1961. Youth Club days, our record player booming out "Runaway". He wrote the song too. Going to the Youth Club on my Triumph Tiger Cub motorbike. Cost then £148 brand new.

@paulmitchfilms

I had the great fortune O meeting Dell Shannon in my hometown of Luton Bedfordshire. Absolutely true gentleman.

@Versiongurl

What a sweet and sad song… I’m an American but I’m so grateful for my Guyanese 🇬🇾 roots to be able to know all these beautiful music. Because us Americans don’t even appreciate our own gems. We have a very strong musical history.

@alvinwconstantine72

I agree with all that you have said. I am a Born Guyanese.We are a very unique culture ❤❤❤❤❤❤

@jewanc465

Wow. I was also born and bred in Guyana. I remember listening to this song on Matthew Allan's Late night show on BGBS and later Channel 2 during the late 60's and 70's.

@jewanc465

Yep. We had a solid foundation. My buddy an old DJ from Guyana just uploaded this song yesterday with a Guyanese Band. I would post it soon.

@1945Bilmac

This was the second song I ever danced to with my partner who sadly passed away on the morning of 17/09/2014 and I will always love her RIP Mary Coll

@johnricci294

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