Someone to Believe In
Dinah Washington & Brook Benton Lyrics
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And when you smiled at me,
In my heart I felt a thrill you see,
That it was love at sight and
I was right to love you as I do.
Still I never dreamed that you could love me too.
Your eyes of blue, your kisses too,
I can't believe that you're in love with me.
You're telling ev'ry one I know
I'm on your mind each place we go
They can't believe that you're in love with me.
I have always placed you far above me.
I just can't imagine that you love me.
And after all is said and done,
To think that I'm the lucky one.
I can't believe that you're in love with me.
Skies are gray. I'm blue each day
When you are not around.
Ev'ry thing goes wrong, my dear I've found
But when you're by my side I fill with pride
For I'm so proud of you
It all seems too good to me to all be true
Your eyes of blue, your kisses too,
I never knew what they could do.
I can't believe that you're in love with me.
You're telling ev'ry one I know
I'm on your mind each place we go
They can't believe that you're in love with me.
I have always placed you far above me.
I just can't imagine that you love me.
And after all is said and done,
To think that I'm the lucky one.
I can't believe that you're in love with me.
The song "I Can't Believe That You're in Love with Me" by Dinah Washington expresses the amazement and awe the singer feels that her love interest could possibly be in love with her. The first verse describes the moment they met and how the singer immediately knew that she loved him, but never imagined that he could love her back. The chorus repeats the disbelief that he chose her, and how even others around them cannot imagine he is in love with her.
The second verse delves deeper into the singer's insecurities and doubts about herself, stating that she has always seen him as above her and cannot understand why he would love her. The final lines reveal that the singer feels incredibly lucky to have him as her partner, despite her initial disbelief that he could possibly love her. The song's message is powerful in its vulnerability and honesty about the insecurities many feel in relationships, but highlights the joy and wonder that comes with being loved in return.
Line by Line Meaning
Yesterday you came my way,
When you showed up yesterday, changed my life.
And when you smiled at me,
I felt a new excitement inside of me.
In my heart I felt a thrill you see,
I felt like I was in love with you from the very beginning.
That it was love at sight and
I knew it immediately.
I was right to love you as I do.
My intuition was correct.
Still I never dreamed that you could love me too.
I never thought that you would reciprocate my feelings.
Your eyes of blue, your kisses too,
The things you do and how you make me feel.
I never knew what they could do.
I never knew how life-changing your love could be.
You're telling ev'ry one I know
You are making it clear to others that we are together.
I'm on your mind each place we go
You constantly think about me when we are not together.
They can't believe that you're in love with me.
Others are surprised that you are in love with me.
I have always placed you far above me.
I have always thought of you as superior to me.
I just can't imagine that you love me.
It's hard for me to believe that you have feelings for me.
And after all is said and done,
Looking back at everything that happened between us.
To think that I'm the lucky one.
I feel fortunate to have you in my life.
Skies are gray. I'm blue each day
My days are dreary when you're not around.
When you are not around.
I miss you when you're not with me.
Ev'ry thing goes wrong, my dear I've found
Without you, everything seems to be going wrong.
But when you're by my side I fill with pride
When you're with me, I feel proud and happy.
For I'm so proud of you
I believe in you and your abilities.
It all seems too good to me to all be true
I can hardly believe how lucky I am to have you.
I can't believe that you're in love with me.
It's hard for me to comprehend that you are in love with me.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Spirit Music Group, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CLARENCE GASKILL, JIMMY MC HUGH
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