Because I Love You
F.R Davis Lyrics
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It's not a joke, kid, it's a curse.
My luck is changing, it's gotten from
simply rotten to something worse
Who knows, some day I will win too.
I'll begin to reach my prime.
Now though I see what our end is,
I can't give you anything but love, baby.
That's the only thing I've plenty of,baby.
Dream awhile, scheme awhile
We're sure to find
Happiness and I guess
All those things you've always pined for.
Gee I'd like to see you looking swell, baby.
Diamond bracelets Woolworth doesn't sell, baby.
Till that lucky day you know darned well, baby.
I can't give you anything but love.
Rome wasn't built in a day, kid.
You have to pay, kid, for what you get.
But I am willing to wait, dear,
Your little mate, dear, will not forget.
You have a lifetime before you.
I'll adore you, come what may.
Please don't be blue for the present,
When it's so pleasant to hear you say
I can't give you anything but love, baby.
That's the only thing I've plenty of,baby.
Dream awhile, scheme awhile
We're sure to find
Happiness and I guess
All those things you've always pined for.
Gee I'd like to see you looking swell, baby.
Diamond bracelets Woolworth doesn't sell, baby.
Till that lucky day you know darned well, baby.
I can't give you anything but love.
The song "Because I Love You" by F.R Davis is a melancholic yet hopeful song about feeling broke and unable to provide material things for his loved one, but still holding onto the hope that things will get better someday. The song begins with the singer acknowledging the harsh reality of being broke, but then he reassures his loved one that his luck will change and he will win someday. He admits that all he can give her right now is his time and love. The chorus repeats the line "I can't give you anything but love, baby" which emphasizes the theme of the song - that love is the most important thing and that it can overcome the difficulties of being broke.
The second verse continues with the theme of waiting and being patient for good things to come. The singer reassures his loved one that he is willing to wait and that she has a lifetime before her. He urges her not to despair but rather to dream of a better future, where they will find happiness and all the things that she has always desired. The chorus is repeated again, with the addition of the line "Dream awhile, scheme awhile, we're sure to find" which once again places emphasis on the idea of holding onto hope and dreaming of a better future.
Overall, "Because I Love You" is a touching song that beautifully expresses the sentiment that love is the most important thing in life, and that material possessions aren't what truly matter.
Line by Line Meaning
Gee, but it's tough to be broke, kid.
Being financially broke is a challenging experience.
It's not a joke, kid, it's a curse.
It's not a laughing matter, it's a harmful fate.
My luck is changing, it's gotten from
simply rotten to something worse
My circumstances are worsening despite hoping for a change.
Who knows, some day I will win too.
I'll begin to reach my prime.
Maybe my fortune will improve someday and I will become successful.
Now though I see what our end is,
All I can spend is just my time.
I realize our impending fate and all I can offer is my time and love.
I can't give you anything but love, baby.
That's the only thing I've plenty of,baby.
I may not have wealth, but I have an abundance of love to offer you.
Dream awhile, scheme awhile
We're sure to find
Happiness and I guess
All those things you've always pined for.
Let's dream and plan together and eventually we will find the joy and fulfillment you've always wanted.
Gee I'd like to see you looking swell, baby.
Diamond bracelets Woolworth doesn't sell, baby.
I would love to see you happy, and material possessions cannot compare to the radiance you bring me.
Till that lucky day you know darned well, baby.
I can't give you anything but love.
Until the day I can give you more, know that my love is all I have to offer.
Rome wasn't built in a day, kid.
You have to pay, kid, for what you get.
Success takes time and effort, and you must work hard to achieve it.
But I am willing to wait, dear,
Your little mate, dear, will not forget.
I am willing to be patient and wait for a better future, and I will not forget our love in the meantime.
You have a lifetime before you.
I'll adore you, come what may.
You have your whole life ahead of you, and I will always love and cherish you through everything.
Please don't be blue for the present,
When it's so pleasant to hear you say
Don't be sad in the moment when it's so delightful to hear you speak.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Dorothy Fields, Jimmy McHugh
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@bbq_chimken
when i was a baby, my grandma would sing this to me, specifically the "i love you, you, you, no one else will ever do, always true, true, true cos i love you, you, you" and this song makes me cry
@edlull8616
How I wish we had more melodic heartfelt songs like this these days instead of the screaming yelling trash we hear now. They remind me of the simpler music from the past.
@hanscoetzee7283
I sang this song when I were a little boy, now I am 70, and stil enjoy it. Thank you.
@justintall6736
Skeeter Davis made my childhood full of beautiful imaginations. God bless your soul
@marilynseptember21
I totally googled this song. This was playing in the background at home when I was little. Good to hear the original song here just as I did as a child.
I love the internet.
I'll be going to do some charity work later this month and me and my co workers are teaching our elders how to use technology like phones, tablets and laptop. How to avoid scams when buying stuff and basic security risks online. Love chatting with those much older. I love to hear about their lives.
@Benjamin96690
My mother would sing this to me when I was a small child. I sincerely miss those simple days. Thank you for posting this couple singing this beautiful tune.
@damitalok9275
I do like this song. The voice and the narrationare so touching
@nnennaegbo8993
I love dis muzik from my childhood. And today I am singing it to my true love
@heatherkarman7741
My gram sang this to us when we were little. I sing it to my kids even though I never knew where the song came from. First in my life hearing the real song. Lol
@RoNSantiago-ot7vn
My elder sis fave song of Ms SD. Love it too🎶🎸👍