Born in Tacoma, Washington, vocalist Diane Schuur has earned respect and ga… Read Full Bio ↴Born in Tacoma, Washington, vocalist Diane Schuur has earned respect and garnered praise from such legendary musicians as Dizzy Gillespie, Count Basie and B.B. King. Known for her three-and-a-half octave vocal range, Schuur’s remarkable career began at age nine with her first professional gigs, including those at the local Holiday Inn. While still a student at the Washington State School for the Blind, a 16-year-old Schuur was performing original material and wowing audiences with her playful and distinctive voice. Then, Schuur made her Monterey Jazz Festival debut in 1975. The legendary Stan Getz became one of her biggest fans and an important mentor after hearing her perform at the Festival. The rest is history.

Since then, Schuur has become a legend herself. She has been nominated for five and received two GRAMMY® Awards for "Best Jazz Vocalist," as well as headlined many of the world's most prestigious music venues, including Carnegie Hall. Schuur has toured the world and has performed with such greats as Stan Getz, B.B. King, Maynard Ferguson, Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, and Quincy Jones. She has performed countless times on The Tonight Show, has performed at The GRAMMY’s and at the White House.

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Diane Schuur Lyrics

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My dear sweetheart, I'm writing you
Just a few lines to tell you that I'm low
Oh baby, my baby
Funny, but I still love you

You went away, didn't say goodbye
But I still love you, Lord, I wonder why
Oh baby, my baby

Funny, but I still love you

I don't know, who was right or who was wrong
All I know as I am so tired, so tired of being alone
But if you care, like I care
Catch the next [Incomprehensible] bring your self back here
Oh baby, my baby
Funny, but I still love you

I miss your lovin'
You know what I mean
Remember how you used to make me scream

Oh baby, my baby
It's funny, but I still love you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Diane Schuur's song Funny But I Still Love You express the conflicting emotions of a person who is lamenting the absence of their lover while acknowledging the pain and loneliness that their departure has caused. The opening lines "My dear sweetheart, I'm writing you. Just a few lines to tell you that I'm low" is an emotional statement that conveys the writer's sadness and longing for their lover. Despite the hurt caused by the lover's absence without saying goodbye, the writer still has an overwhelming desire for their return as evidenced in the line, 'But if you care, like I care, catch the next plane, bring yourself back here'.

The chorus "Oh baby, my baby, funny, but I still love you" carries a sense of irony where the writer acknowledges the absurdity of their feelings for someone who has hurt them, while also confessing their undying love. The line "I miss your lovin', you know what I mean, remember how you used to make me scream" is an affirmation of the passion and excitement the writer shared with the lover before their departure.

Overall, the lyrics express the complexity and nuances of human emotions, particularly the conflicting feelings of love and hurt that can exist simultaneously. It also portrays the power of love to overcome even the deepest wounds.

Line by Line Meaning

My dear sweetheart, I'm writing you
I am writing to my beloved

Just a few lines to tell you that I'm low
I am feeling down and wanted to share with you

Oh baby, my baby
My endearment for you

Funny, but I still love you
It's strange, but I still deeply care about you

You went away, didn't say goodbye
You left without a farewell

But I still love you, Lord, I wonder why
Despite that, I still have strong feelings for you and question why

I don't know, who was right or who was wrong
I am unsure who was at fault

All I know as I am so tired, so tired of being alone
I am exhausted from being lonely

But if you care, like I care
If you have feelings like mine

Catch the next [Incomprehensible] bring your self back here
Return to me at the next opportunity

I miss your lovin'
I miss the way you loved me