Confessin'
Frank Ifield Lyrics

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I'M CONFESSIN'.

I'M CONFESSIN' THAT I LOVE YOU TELL ME DO YOU LOVE ME TOO
I'M CONFESSIN' THAT I NEED YOU HONEST I DO
NEED YOU EVERY MOMENT

IN YOUR EYES I READ SUCH STRANGE THINGS
MUST YOUR LIPS DENY THEY'RE TRUE

WILL YOUR ANSWER REALLY CHANGE THINGS
LEAVING ME BLUE

I'M AFRAID SOME DAY YOU'LL LEAVE ME
SAYING CAN'T WE STILL BE FRIENDS
IF YOU DO YOU KNOW YOU'LL GRIEVE ME
FOR ALL IN LIFE ON YOU DEPENDS

AM I GUESSING THAT YOU REALLY LOVE ME
DREAMING DREAMS OF YOU IN VAIN

I'M CONFESSIN' THAT I LOVE YOU
OVER AGAIN.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Frank Ifield's song "I'm Confessin'" speak of the singer's honest and vulnerable admission of love towards the person he is singing to. The first stanza declares the singer's feelings toward the person and seeks to know if those feelings are reciprocated. The second stanza reveals the depth of his need for the person, reflecting on the possible implications of receiving a negative response. In the bridge, the singer expresses his fear of being left alone and losing the person entirely in the process, bringing his love for this person into every aspect of his life. The final lines express the singer's willingness to confess his love over and over again, highlighting the strength and consistency of his feelings.

The lyrics to this song were written by Al J. Neiburg, with music by Doc Dougherty and Ellis Reynolds. It was first recorded in 1930 by Perry Como and has since been covered by various artists over the years, including Bing Crosby and Louis Armstrong. Frank Ifield's version, released in 1963, became a hit in both the UK and Australian music charts.

Line by Line Meaning

I'M CONFESSIN' THAT I LOVE YOU TELL ME DO YOU LOVE ME TOO
I am admitting that I have strong feelings for you, and I am wondering if those feelings are mutual.

I'M CONFESSIN' THAT I NEED YOU HONEST I DO
I am confessing that you are important to me, and that I really do need you in my life.

NEED YOU EVERY MOMENT
I constantly think about you and feel like I need you with me all the time.

IN YOUR EYES I READ SUCH STRANGE THINGS
When I look into your eyes, I feel like I can sense something deep and possibly confusing or surprising.

MUST YOUR LIPS DENY THEY'RE TRUE
Even though I think I sense something, I can't be sure because you aren't saying anything to confirm or deny it.

WILL YOUR ANSWER REALLY CHANGE THINGS
I am wondering if your response to my confession will have a significant impact on our relationship or the way we interact with each other.

LEAVING ME BLUE
If your answer is not what I was hoping for, it will make me very sad or depressed.

I'M AFRAID SOME DAY YOU'LL LEAVE ME
I have a fear that you might decide to end our relationship or cut me out of your life at some point.

SAYING CAN'T WE STILL BE FRIENDS
If you were to break up with me, I hope we could still remain friends and not completely lose each other.

IF YOU DO YOU KNOW YOU'LL GRIEVE ME
If you end things with me even though I want to stay together, it will hurt me deeply.

FOR ALL IN LIFE ON YOU DEPENDS
My happiness and well-being is somewhat tied to our relationship, and I feel like I depend on you for a lot of things.

AM I GUESSING THAT YOU REALLY LOVE ME
I am wondering if my suspicions about your feelings towards me are correct or if I am just reading too much into things.

DREAMING DREAMS OF YOU IN VAIN
I find myself daydreaming about being with you or having a future together, but I fear these might be unrealistic or unattainable.

Confessin'Frank Ifield Lyrics

Confessin'
Frank Ifield Lyrics