Confess
Doris Day & Buddy Clark Lyrics
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Confess, confess
Why don't you confess
Say yes, say yes
I wish you'd reveal to m
Reveal to me
The way that you feel
Confess
Confess, confess
Confess, it isn't a crime
Oh no, no crime
To open your heart to me
Confide in me
And say that you're mine
Why don't ya tell me you're gonna be mine
How long can I keep waiting
For a tender word from you
The sweetest rose starts fading
When the sunshine won't come through
Confess
Confess, confess
Please don't make me guess
Don't make me guess
If you really care for me
If you could care
Then darling confess
Confess
Confess, confess
Why don't you confess
Say yes, say yes
I wish you'd reveal to me
Reveal to me
The way that you feel
You know the way that I feel
Confess
Confess, confess
It isn't a crime
Oh no, no crime
To open your heart to me
Confide in me
Then say that you're mine
Why don't you tell me you're gonna be mine
How long can I keep waiting
For a tender word from you
The sweetest rose starts fading
When the sunshine won't come through
Confess
I'm ready now to confess
Pleas don't make me guess
Uh, us won't make you guess
If you really care for me
I really do
Then darling confess
So now, let's both confess.
The lyrics of "Confess" by Doris Day & Buddy Clark suggest a yearning for honesty and emotional vulnerability in a romantic context. The singer implores their partner to confess their feelings and desires, to "reveal" themselves and "open [their] heart" to the singer. The repetition of the word "confess" suggests a tone of urgency and even desperation, as the singer cannot continue to wait for their partner to express themselves. The song includes a sense of impatience with waiting for a response, as well as an acknowledgement that time is fleeting and that the "sweetest rose" will begin to fade without attention and care.
In considering the cultural and historical context of "Confess," it is notable that the song was released in 1950, at a time when social norms around gender roles and relationships were changing. The post-World War II era saw a heightened emphasis on domesticity and marriage as desirable goals for women, but also a growing awareness of the limitations of this ideal for women's personal fulfillment. The lyrics of "Confess" reflect a longing for emotional depth and authentic connection, pushing beyond the surface-level expectations of traditional gender roles.
Line by Line Meaning
Confess
Admit your feelings to me
Confess, confess
Reinforcing the need to admit their feelings
Why don't you confess
Asking the person to admit their feelings
Say yes, say yes
Asking them to acknowledge their feelings
I wish you'd reveal to me
Wanting them to open up
Reveal to me
Asking them to open up
The way that you feel
Asking them to express their emotions
Why don't you tell me the way that you feel
Asking them to be honest about their feelings
Confess
Encouraging them to confess again
Confess, it isn't a crime
Explaining that it's okay to admit their feelings
Oh no, no crime
Emphasizing that it's not a bad thing
To open your heart to me
Asking them to be vulnerable
Confide in me
Asking them to trust and confide in her
And say that you're mine
Asking them to admit their feelings for her
How long can I keep waiting
Expressing her impatience
For a tender word from you
Desiring a loving expression from them
The sweetest rose starts fading
Metaphorically expressing that their relationship will deteriorate without communication
When the sunshine won't come through
Without communication, happiness and warmth can't be attained
Please don't make me guess
Asking them to be upfront about their feelings
If you really care for me
Asking them if they truly care for her
If you could care
Expressing doubt in their feelings
Then darling confess
Asking them to admit their feelings
You know the way that I feel
Expressing that she has already been open about her feelings
I'm ready now to confess
Expressing that she is ready for them to open up
Uh, us won't make you guess
Assuring them that she won't make assumptions about their feelings
So now, let's both confess
Encouraging them to finally come clean about their feelings
Lyrics © IMAGEM MUSIC INC
Written by: BENNIE BENJAMIN, GEORGE DAVID WEISS
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Onalee McGraw
The very best. I love this from the great Buddy Clark and Doris....
Cornelia
Doris day 🤩