They Didn't Believe Me
Elvis Costello Lyrics


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And when I told them how beautiful you are
They didn't believe me, they didn't believe me
Your lips, your eyes, your cheeks
Your hair are in a class beyond compare
The most beautiful girl that one could see

And when I tell them and I'm certainly going to tell them
That I'm the man whose girl one day you'll be
They'll never believe me, they'll never believe me
That from this great big world you've chosen me

And when I tell them and I'm certainly going to tell them
That I'm the man whose girl one day you'll be




They'll never believe me, they'll never believe me
That from this great big world you've chosen me

Overall Meaning

Elvis Costello's classic They Didn't Believe Me is a song about a man who is enchanted by the beauty of a woman. The song is about his struggle to convince others of this woman's beauty and of his own good fortune at having captured her affections. In the first stanza, the man describes the woman's physical beauty, from her lips to her hair. He speaks of how she is "in a class beyond compare," indicating that his love for her is not just physical, but also emotional and spiritual.


In the second stanza, the man is determined to tell others that he is the man whom this beautiful woman has chosen to be with. However, he realizes that others may not believe him, given how improbable it is that someone so wonderful and beautiful would choose to be with him. The song, therefore, is a thoughtful reflection on the often-elusive nature of true love and the difficulties of convincing others of our intimate connections.


Overall, They Didn't Believe Me is a beautiful and engaging song that speaks to the romantic spirit in all of us. It is a poignant reminder of how powerful love can be and of the challenges that we face in convincing others of its existence and importance.


Line by Line Meaning

And when I told them how beautiful you are
I spoke of your beauty to others


They didn't believe me, they didn't believe me
The people I spoke to did not believe what I said


Your lips, your eyes, your cheeks
Your facial features


Your hair are in a class beyond compare
Your hair is exceptional and unrivaled


The most beautiful girl that one could see
You are the most beautiful girl in the world


And when I tell them and I'm certainly going to tell them
I plan to inform them


That I'm the man whose girl one day you'll be
That you are going to be my future partner


They'll never believe me, they'll never believe me
People will not believe what I say


That from this great big world you've chosen me
Out of all the people in the world, you have chosen me




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