Personnel
Christine McVie - vocals, keyboards
Bob Welch - guitar
Bob Weston - guitar, backing vocals
John McVie - bass
Mick Fleetwood - drums
Steel drums by Ralph Richardson, Russel Valdez and Fred Totesaut
Did You Ever Love Me
Fleetwood Mac Lyrics
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Hide your head in the sand
You're far away, when I want you around
And you leave me lonely when I'm feeling down
Do your ever wonder or worry about me?
Did I ever love you, did you ever love me?
Do your ever wonder or worry about me?
Why is it baby, our love just won't grow?
You made me happy but time has gone by
Please leave me softly, I won't say goodbye
So all I wanted slips through my hands
You're far away, when I want you around
And you leave me lonely when I'm feeling down
Do your ever wonder or worry about me?
Did I ever love you, did you ever love me?
Do your ever wonder or worry about me?
Did I ever love you, did you ever love me?
The lyrics of "Did You Ever Love Me" by Fleetwood Mac are an introspective reflection on a failed relationship. It speaks about a state of confusion and uncertainty on where the relationship went wrong, leaving the singer feeling lonely and empty. The opening words "Oh you're a dream, hide your head in the sand" portrays a certain sense of escapism that the other person was possibly indulging in, thereby making the relationship a farce. The singer pleads for the other person's attention, but they remain distant and disconnected from the situation.
The chorus, however, is the crux of the song, where the singer questions the past relationship and puts it up for contemplation, "Did I ever love you, did you ever love me?" The lyrics here convey a deep reflection and self-doubting nature of the singer, which is relatable in the sense that many people tend to question their past relationships and sometimes wonder if they were ever in love at all. The line "Why is it baby, our love just won't grow" shows a clear discontent and confusion in the relationship, which the singer can't seem to understand. The chorus ends with the singer asking if the other person ever wonders or worries about them.
Overall, "Did You Ever Love Me" is a soulful ballad that speaks of a failed relationship with a sense of resignation and remorse. It is a poignant reminder that sometimes things simply do not work out, and one can only reflect and move on from it.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh you're a dream
You are someone I imagine, but not someone that really exists in my life.
Hide your head in the sand
You choose to ignore our problems and pretend they don't exist.
You're far away, when I want you around
You are not emotionally present for me when I need you to be.
And you leave me lonely when I'm feeling down
You don't provide me with the emotional support I need to get through tough times.
Do your ever wonder or worry about me?
Do you ever consider my feelings, or care about what happens to me?
Did I ever love you, did you ever love me?
Did our relationship ever truly have love and affection, or was it just illusion?
Why is it baby, our love just won't grow?
Why can't we make this relationship work and progress to the next level of love?
You made me happy but time has gone by
In the past, you brought me joy, but now time has eroded those feelings.
Please leave me softly, I won't say goodbye
If you must go, please depart from me with kindness and respect, even if we must end our relationship.
So all I wanted slips through my hands
Everything I desired in this relationship is now lost and impossible to hold onto.
Do your ever wonder or worry about me?
Do you ever consider my feelings, or care about what happens to me?
Did I ever love you, did you ever love me?
Did our relationship ever truly have love and affection, or was it just illusion?
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Christine McVie, Robert Welch
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