I'm Confessin'
Ella Fitzgerald Johnny Long & His Orchestra The Song Spinners Lyrics
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Tell me, do you love me too?
I'm confessin' that I need you,
Honest I do, need you every moment.
In your eyes I read such strange things,
But your lips deny they're true,
Will your answer really change things
Making me blue?
I'm afraid some day you'll leave me,
Saying "can't we still be friends"
If you go, you know you'll grieve me,
All in life on you depends.
Am I guessin' that you love me,
Dreaming dreams of you in vain,
I'm confessin' that I love you, over again.
The song "I'm Confessin'" is a timeless classic that was originally written in 1930 by Doc Daugherty, Ellis Reynolds, and Al J. Neiburg. The song has been covered by numerous artists, including Ella Fitzgerald & The Song Spinners. The lyrics are romantic in nature and speak to the fear of rejection and the vulnerability that comes with confessing one's true feelings.
The song begins with the singer confessing their love to their partner and asking if the feeling is reciprocated. They then express their need for their partner, emphasizing the importance of their presence in their life. The singer also reveals that while they can see the love in their partner's eyes, their lips deny it. The fear of rejection and the possibility of being left alone is then expressed, with the singer emphasizing that their entire life depends on their partner's love. The song ends with the singer admitting their love once again, despite the risk of heartbreak.
The song beautifully captures the vulnerability and uncertainty that comes with confessing one's love. It is a romantic and timeless classic that continues to resonate with audiences today.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm confessin' that I love you,
I am admitting to you that I have strong feelings of love towards you.
Tell me, do you love me too?
I am asking you if you also have feelings of love towards me.
I'm confessin' that I need you,
I am revealing to you that I have a deep-seated need for your presence in my life.
Honest I do, need you every moment.
I truly require you to be present and available to me at all times.
In your eyes I read such strange things,
When I look into your eyes, I see emotions and signals that confuse me.
But your lips deny they're true,
However, your words and actions do not align with what I see in your eyes.
Will your answer really change things
I am wondering if your response to my confession will alter the way we interact or feel about one another.
Making me blue?
I am concerned that your answer may cause me to feel sad or depressed.
I'm afraid some day you'll leave me,
I have a fear that at some point you will abandon me or end our relationship.
Saying "can't we still be friends"
You may suggest that we remain friends instead of being romantically involved.
If you go, you know you'll grieve me,
If you were to leave me, I would be deeply saddened and hurt.
All in life on you depends.
My happiness and well-being are strongly tied to your presence and actions in my life.
Am I guessin' that you love me,
I am uncertain if you actually have feelings of love towards me.
Dreaming dreams of you in vain,
I often imagine and hope for a romantic future with you, but it may be unrealistic or impossible.
I'm confessin' that I love you, over again.
Once again, I am admitting that I have strong feelings of love towards you.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Al J Neiburg, Doc Daugherty, Ellis Reynolds
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Rich Pulin
I DON'T KNOW IF ANYONE REALIZES JUST HOW RARE THIS RECORDING IS......ELLA WITH JOHNNY LONG'S BAND!
Donald Brenner
It doesn't get any better than this.
Exaltans
It does not
Christopher Scott Dixon
@Exaltans It is a fine version, but I might suggest a listen to other worthy interpretations from Doris Day & Peggy Lee.
Exaltans
We need more music like this, even I know and I was born in this generation, imagine what our elders think of us now 🥲
María Garli
I'm confessin' that I love you,
Tell me, do you love me too?
I'm confessin' that I need you,
Honest I do, need you every moment.
In your eyes I read such strange things,
But your lips deny they're true,
Will your answer really change things
Making me blue?
I'm afraid some day you'll leave me,
Saying "can't we still be friends"
If you go, you know you'll grieve me,
All in life on you depends.
Am I guessin' that you love me,
Dreaming dreams of you in vain,
I'm confessin' that I love you, over again.
Sophie Robinson
Johnny Long is my 9th cousin once removed. He started learning violin at 6 years, 2 fingers of his left hand were injured by a pig biting him, and he switched to his right hand.