I Don't Know How To Love Him
Edgar Villarroel Lyrics
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What to do, how to move him
I've been changed, yes really changed
In these past few days, when I've seen myself
I seem like someone else
I don't know how to take this
I don't see why he moves me
And I've had so many men before
In very many ways
He's just one more
Should I bring him down?
Should I scream and shout?
Should I speak of love
Let my feelings out?
I never thought I'd come to this
What's it all about?
Don't you think it's rather funny
I should be in this position
I'm the one who's always been
So calm, so cool, no lover's fool
Running every show
He scares me so
I never thought I'd come to this
What's it all about?
Yet, if he said he loved me
I'd be lost. I'd be frightened
I couldn't cope, just couldn't cope
I'd turn my head. I'd back away
I wouldn't want to know
He scares me so
I want him so
I love him so
In the song, "I Don't Know How to Love Him," the singer expresses confusion over her emotions towards a man she is seeing. She admits that she has been changed by him and describes feeling like a "different person." She doesn't understand why he has such an effect on her and questions if she should try to bring him down or express her love for him. She acknowledges that she has had many men before, but this one is different and scares her. Despite her fears, she still loves him.
The song captures the uncertainty and vulnerability that can come with falling in love, especially if it's with someone who is unconventional or unexpected. The singer's inner turmoil is reflected in the wavering melody and the repetitive refrain of "I don't know how to love him," which emphasizes her confusion and lack of control.
Overall, "I Don't Know How to Love Him" is a poignant exploration of the complexities and contradictions of human emotions, particularly those related to love.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know how to love him
I am unsure of how to express my feelings for him
What to do, how to move him
I am uncertain of how to make him reciprocate my feelings
I've been changed, yes really changed
He has influenced me to behave differently
In these past few days, when I've seen myself
I have been reflecting on my recent actions and behavior
I seem like someone else
I feel as though I have transformed into a different version of myself
I don't know how to take this
I do not know how to handle my emotions towards him
I don't see why he moves me
I am unable to comprehend why I feel this way towards him
He's a man. He's just a man
He is a human being and not someone to be idolized
And I've had so many men before
I have had experiences with other men in the past
In very many ways
In a variety of circumstances
He's just one more
He is just another man in my life
Should I bring him down?
Should I try to lessen my feelings for him?
Should I scream and shout?
Should I express my emotions in a dramatic way?
Should I speak of love
Should I confess my love for him?
Let my feelings out?
Should I express my emotions openly?
I never thought I'd come to this
I never expected to feel this way
What's it all about?
What is the meaning behind all of this?
Don't you think it's rather funny
Do you find it ironic?
I should be in this position
I should not be experiencing these feelings
I'm the one who's always been so calm, so cool, no lover's fool
I usually have control over my emotions and do not act out of passion
Running every show
I am usually in charge
He scares me so
He intimidates me
Yet, if he said he loved me
However, if he were to confess his love for me
I'd be lost. I'd be frightened
I would feel disoriented and afraid
I couldn't cope, just couldn't cope
I would not be able to handle the emotional intensity
I'd turn my head. I'd back away
I would physically distance myself from him
I wouldn't want to know
I would prefer to ignore his confession
He scares me so
He still intimidates me, despite my feelings
I want him so
I have strong desires for him
I love him so
I have deep affection for him
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER, TIM RICE
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