Speak to Me of Love
Enoch Light Lyrics


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You made me love you
I didn't wanna do it
I didn't wanna do it
You made me want you
And all the time you knew it
I guess you always knew it

You made me happy sometimes
You made me glad
But there were times
You made me feel so bad

You made me cry for
I didn't wanna tell you
I didn't wanna tell you
I want some love that's true
Yes, I do, 'deed I do
You know I do

Gimmie, gimmie, gimmie, gimmie what I cry for
You know you've got the brand of kisses
That I'd die for
You know you made me love you

You made me cry for
I didn't wanna tell you
I didn't wanna tell you
I want some love that's true
Yes, I do, 'deed I do

You know I do

Gimmie, gimmie, gimmie, gimmie what I cry for
You know you've got the brand of kisses




That I'd die for
You know you made me love you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Enoch Light's "Speak to Me of Love" express the mixed emotions of being loved by someone who may not return the same level of affection. The first verse suggests that the singer was initially reluctant to fall in love with the person addressed in the song, but they ultimately succumbed to their advances. The second verse shows that the relationship has its ups and downs, with the singer feeling both happy and sad at different times. However, they cannot help but want more of the love and attention that they receive from their partner, even though it may not be entirely reciprocated.


The repeated refrain of "gimmie what I cry for" is a powerful statement of longing and desire, emphasizing the intensity of the singer's feelings. They desperately crave the kind of love that is genuine and true, which they feel they may not be receiving at present. There is a sense of vulnerability and honesty in the lyrics, as the singer admits to crying and wanting something they may not be able to have.


Overall, "Speak to Me of Love" is a bittersweet love song that captures the complexity of romantic relationships. The song acknowledges that love can be both joyous and painful, and that sometimes we may want more from a partner than they are able or willing to give.


Line by Line Meaning

You made me love you
You were able to make me fall in love with you


I didn't wanna do it
I did not intend to fall in love with you


I didn't wanna do it
I did not intend to fall in love with you


You made me want you
You made me desire you


And all the time you knew it
You were aware of my feelings all along


I guess you always knew it
It seems you knew that I loved you from the beginning


You made me happy sometimes
There were moments when you brought me joy


You made me glad
You made me feel pleased or content


But there were times
However, there were moments


You made me feel so bad
You made me feel upset or miserable


You made me cry for
You caused me to cry


I didn't wanna tell you
I did not want to admit to you that I was crying because of you


I didn't wanna tell you
I did not want to admit to you that I was crying because of you


I want some love that's true
I desire a love that is genuine and sincere


Yes, I do, 'deed I do
Indeed, I do want a true love


You know I do
You are aware of my true desire for a sincere love


Gimmie, gimmie, gimmie, gimmie what I cry for
Give me what I am yearning for


You know you've got the brand of kisses
You possess a type of kisses


That I'd die for
That I value so much that I would die for them


You know you made me love you
You are fully aware that you are the reason why I fell in love with you




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JAMES MONACO, JOSEPH MCCARTHY

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Comments from YouTube:

@Lupolino

what a brilliant sound that may move you to a brighter mood if you're down - thanks so much !

@felipesoriano5948

Clock rewind to a time most enjoyed! Great sound!

@califgirl101

What a cool groovy tune this is!

@TatevossianA

This is a great track.. The stereo-separation is wonderful. But may I a recommendation. These tracks benefit greatly from compression and echo. Try it and you'll see how great it will sound,

@TatevossianA

Recorded and mixed (from several magnificenly-placed microphones) basically live, to twin-track. The sound acheived here would be impossible to reproduce now, in spite of vastly superior recording technology

@fluffypope

Someone needs to mash this up with something.

@pcostel1

If you're looking for a modern day sound like this, might I recommend Tipsy :)

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