To Know Him Is To Love Him
Dolly Parton / Linda Ronstadt / Emmylou Harris Lyrics
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Is to love love love him
Just to see him smile
Makes my life worthwhile
To know know know him
Is to love love love him
And I do
I'll bring love to him
Everyone says there'll come a day
When I'll walk alongside of him
Yes, just to know him
Is to love love love him
And I do
Why can't he see
How blind can he be
Someday he will see
That he was meant for me, ooh
To know, know, know him
Is to love love love him
Just to see him smile
Makes my life worthwhile
To know, know, know him
Is to love love love him
And I do
The song "To Know Him Is to Love Him" by Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt, and Emmylou Harris is a cover of the original song written by Phil Spector in 1958 for the band The Teddy Bears. The song is a declaration of love and the belief that the more you get to know someone, the more you will love them. The lyrics describe the joy and excitement of being in love and the desire to be good to the person they love.
The first verse contains the repetition of the phrase "to know him is to love him," emphasizing the idea that the more they know about the person they love, the more they fall in love with them. The second verse contains the promise to be good to the person they love and bring love to them. The third verse expresses the frustration of unrequited love and the belief that one day the person they love will realize that they were meant to be together.
The song’s simple and sincere message of love has made it a timeless classic that continues to resonate with listeners. The harmonies of Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt, and Emmylou Harris create a beautiful blend that makes the song even more compelling.
Line by Line Meaning
To know, know, know him
Only by truly knowing him, being intimately familiar with his character and personality, can one fully understand and appreciate him.
Is to love love love him
That deep knowledge and understanding of him results in an intense, enveloping love for him.
Just to see him smile
Even the smallest gesture or expression of happiness from him brings great joy and fulfillment to the singer's life.
Makes my life worthwhile
The artist's life gains real meaning and purpose through her love for him.
And I do
The artist's love for him is confirmed and unwavering.
I'll be good to him
The singer is committed to treating him with kindness, respect, and love in all situations.
I'll bring love to him
The singer plans to actively show her love for him in many ways, bringing joy and happiness to his life.
Everyone says there'll come a day
Despite the doubts or naysayers, the artist believes steadfastly in their future together.
When I'll walk alongside of him
The artist envisions a future in which she and he are together, side by side, walking through life as partners.
Why can't he see
The artist wonders why he doesn't share her feelings, why he can't see how perfect they are for each other.
How blind can he be
The singer expresses her surprise and frustration that he can't perceive their compatibility or her deep love for him.
Someday he will see
Despite the present circumstances, the artist has faith that someday he will come to understand her love and their compatibility.
That he was meant for me, ooh
The singer believes with utmost certainty that he is the right man for her, destined to be her partner in life forever.
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Written by: PHIL SPECTOR
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