You Made Me Love You
Featuring Bing Crosby Lyrics


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

Gimme, gimme, gimme, gimme 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 want to tell you
I didn't want to tell you
I want some love that's true
Yes, I do, 'deed I do
You know I do

Gimme, gimme, gimme, gimme 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 the song "You Made Me Love You" by Bing Crosby are a perfect depiction of an individual who has fallen in love against his/her own will. Right from the first line "You made me love you, I didn't want to do it, I didn't want to do it", it becomes clear that the individual did not want to fall in love with the other person. However, despite their best efforts, the other person's charm and charisma made them irresistible. The lyrics highlight the internal struggle that the individual went through as they tried to avoid falling in love.


As the song progresses, the lyrics reveal the effect that the other person had on the individual, with lines such as "You made me happy sometimes, you made me glad, but there were times you made me feel so bad". This highlights the highs and lows of the relationship and how, despite the difficult times, the individual could not help continue loving the other person. The lines "You made me cry for, I didn't want to tell you, I want some love that's true, yes, I do, 'deed I do, you know I do" are particularly poignant, conveying the individual's desire for a love that is genuine and true.


The song ends with the repeated refrain "Gimme, gimme, gimme, gimme 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". These lines emphasize the fact that the individual has completely succumbed to the charms of the other person and cannot help but love them. Overall, the lyrics of "You Made Me Love You" are a heartfelt and honest portrayal of the emotions that come with falling in love against one's will.


Line by Line Meaning

You made me love you
Your actions caused me to fall in love with you


I didn't want to do it
I had no intention of falling in love with you


I didn't want to do it
I didn't want to be vulnerable and allow myself to fall in love with you


You made me want you
Your presence and actions made me desire you


And all the time you knew it
You were aware of the effect you had on me


I guess you always knew it
You probably knew all along


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


You made me glad
You made me feel happy and grateful


But there were times
However, there were occasions


You made me feel so bad
Your actions caused me emotional pain


You made me cry for
You caused me to shed tears


I didn't want to tell you
I didn't want you to know that you had hurt me


I didn't want to tell you
I was afraid to admit my vulnerability to you


I want some love that's true
I desire an authentic and genuine love


Yes, I do, 'deed I do
I truly want it


You know I do
You are aware of my desire for authentic love


Gimme, gimme, gimme, gimme what I cry for
I want what I am asking for


You know you've got the brand of kisses
Your kisses are unique and special


That I'd die for
I value your kisses so much that I would be willing to die for them


You know you made me love you
It was your actions and presence that caused me to fall in love with you




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Peermusic Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ROBERT M. MERKIN, COLIN ROMOFF, ROGER EDENS, JAMES V. JIMMY MONACO, JOSEPH MCCARTHY

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Diana Nutt

Can't get enough of these 20's and 30"s recordings. They were unique and as a child of the 60's those songs will always be the best. From Motown to British Invasion to psychedelic and more. But always offer all the 20

Diana Nutt

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