Ohio
Doris Day; Orchestra conducted by Axel Stordahl Lyrics
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How can I show that I do?
You think I don't get blue, oh but I do
Though I get light-hearted, too
First I'm singing then I'm sighing
Then I'm flying high above
You think I don't know why, oh but I do
I know that it's you I love
First I'm singing then I'm sighing
Then I'm flying so high above
You think I don't know why, oh but I do
I know that it's you I love
The song "Ohio" by Doris Day, conducted by Axel Stordahl, features lyrics that express the emotions of someone who is deeply in love but struggling to express it. The first verse starts with the singer acknowledging the doubts of their beloved, who thinks they don't love them. However, the singer assures them that they do love them and wonders how they can show it. The line "You think I don't get blue, oh but I do, though I get light-hearted, too" expresses the contrasting emotions of feeling both sad and joyful in love.
The next verse repeats the same sentiment, with the singer saying that they know why they feel the way they do but struggle to express it. The repetition of the line "First I'm singing then I'm sighing, then I'm flying high above" represents the ups and downs of being in love, from feeling lighthearted to feeling sad and back to feeling joyful. The final line of the song, "I know that it's you I love," reinforces the message of the song, that the singer is deeply in love with their beloved.
Line by Line Meaning
You think I don't love you, oh but I do
Although you may believe that my feelings towards you are lacking, they are actually quite strong
How can I show that I do?
What actions can I take to prove to you that I truly love you?
You think I don't get blue, oh but I do
While you may assume that I remain unemotional, I am actually affected by my emotions
Though I get light-hearted, too
Despite feeling sadness, I am also capable of experiencing joy
First I'm singing then I'm sighing
I experience moments of happiness and moments of sadness
Then I'm flying high above
But even in those sad moments, I know that I am capable of happiness again
You think I don't know why, oh but I do
You may believe that I am unaware of my own emotions, but I am not
I know that it's you I love
And I know that my love is directed solely towards you
Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LEONARD BERNSTEIN, BETTY COMDEN, ADOLPH GREEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Edward Creter
Idc who you are, nothing shines brighter than Doris Day! Her voice on this album is pitch perfect and as swooning with romance as always. Recommended!
Robert Maceanruig
OAP Here,, yes I Remember Doris.. am a late 19 40s Child.. ๐ฌ๐ง๐๐๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ๐บ๐๐ฅ๐ป
Frank Scarlata
Great day Frank scarlata