It's Not Me
Dorinda Clark-Cole Lyrics


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It's not for me to say you love me
It's not for me to say you'll always care
Oh, but here for the moment I can hold you fast
And press your lips to mine
And dream that love will last

As far as I can see this is heaven
And speaking just for me, it's ours to share
Perhaps the glow of love will grow with every passing day
Or we may never meet again
But then, it's not for me to say

And speaking just for me, it's ours to share
Perhaps the glow of love will grow with every passing day




Or we may never meet again
But then, it's not for me to say

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Dorinda Clark-Cole's song It's Not Me are about a momentary connection between two people. The singer acknowledges that it's not within her power to know if the person with whom she's sharing this moment will love her always, but she can hold onto the intensity of the present moment and indulge in memories. She describes it as heaven, but at the same time, she's unsure whether they will meet again or if their love will grow. The lyrics are complex, yet beautiful in their simplicity as they suggest that one can be happy in the present moment and hope for more without being attached to the outcome.


Line by Line Meaning

It's not for me to say you love me
I cannot control or dictate your feelings towards me and how you express them.


It's not for me to say you'll always care
I cannot guarantee that you will always have feelings of concern and affection towards me.


Oh, but here for the moment I can hold you fast
In this moment, I am able to embrace you tightly and cherish the time we have together.


And press your lips to mine
I am able to kiss you and share a moment of intimacy with you.


And dream that love will last
I am hopeful that the love and connection we share will be long-lasting and endure.


As far as I can see this is heaven
From my perspective, this moment feels like pure bliss and ecstasy.


And speaking just for me, it's ours to share
Personally, I feel that the love we share is something special and unique to us.


Perhaps the glow of love will grow with every passing day
It is possible that our love will continue to flourish and strengthen over time.


Or we may never meet again
There is a chance that this moment may be the only time we have together, and we may never see each other again.


But then, it's not for me to say
Ultimately, I cannot control what happens in the future or how our relationship will progress.




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Written by: AL STILLMAN, ROBERT ALLEN

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