From March 13 to April 9, 1940 Sinatra sang with the Tommy Dorsey Band at the New York Paramount, the venue in which he, as a solo singer, caused pandemonium during the coming years. On record, Sinatra cut 29 singles with Dorsey during 1941 and was named Male Vocalist of the Year by Billboard that May. His departure from the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra was announced on stage at the Circle Theatre in Indianapolis on August 28, 1942
Love Lies
Frank Sinatra & Tommy Dorsey Lyrics
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When love lies comes from one as sweet as you,
I know I'm not an angel, dear,
But when you say that I am,
How I love to hear you.
Tell me, are you thrilled each time we meet,
And tell me, how I sweep you off your feet,
Although I don't believe a word,
In Frank Sinatra's song "Love Lies," he sings about how love lies can sound true, especially when coming from someone as sweet as his lover. He acknowledges that he is not perfect, but he loves it when his lover tells him that he is. He asks if his lover is thrilled each time they meet and how he sweeps her off her feet. Even though he knows they're lies, he believes they're the sweetest love lies he has ever heard.
The song can be interpreted in different ways. One interpretation is that love can make people blind to the truth and that even if they know that they're being lied to, they still choose to believe it because of their love for the person. Another interpretation is that the song is about enjoying the little moments in a relationship, even if they're lies, because they bring happiness and love to both people.
Line by Line Meaning
Love lies have a way of sounding true
False statements made in the context of love can almost feel like truths due to the emotions involved.
When love lies come from one as sweet as you
Even though you are lying, your sweet demeanor makes me want to believe what you are saying.
I know I'm not an angel, dear
I am aware that I am not perfect.
But when you say that I am
When you tell me that I am perfect despite my flaws, it makes me feel loved and appreciated.
How I love to hear you
I enjoy hearing your sweet words, even if they are not entirely true.
Tell me, are you thrilled each time we meet
I want to know if you feel the same excitement and joy as I do when we see each other.
And tell me, how I sweep you off your feet
Also, I want to know if I have the power to impress and amaze you with my presence.
Although I don't believe a word
Even though I know you are not being truthful.
They're the sweetest love lies that I have ever heard
I appreciate your kind words, even if they are not genuine.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RALPH FREED, JOSEPH MEYER, CARL SIGMAN
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