Please Don't Say You Love Me
Gabrielle Aplin Lyrics


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Summer comes and winter fades
Here we are just the same
Don't need pressure, don't need change
Let's not give the game away

There used to be an empty space
A photograph without a face
But with your presence and your grace
Everything falls into place

Just please don't say you love me
'Cause I might not say it back
Doesn't mean my heart stops skipping
When you look at me like that
There's no need to worry when
You see just where we're at
Just please don't say you love me
'Cause I might not say it back

Heavy words are hard to take
Under pressure precious things can break
And how we feel is hard to fake
So let's not give the game away

Just please don't say you love me
'Cause I might not say it back
Doesn't mean my heart stops skipping
When you look at me like that
There's no need to worry when
You see just where we're at
Just please don't say you love me
'Cause I might not say it back

And fools rush in
And I've been the fool before
This time I'm gonna slow it down
'Cause I think this could be more
The thing I'm looking for

Just please don't say you love me
'Cause I might not say it back
Doesn't mean my heart stops skipping
When you look at me like that
There's no need to worry when
You see just where we're at
Just please don't say you love me
'Cause I might not say it back

Please don't say you love me
'Cause I might not say it back
Doesn't mean my heart stops skipping
When you look at me like that
There's no need to worry when
You see just where we're at
Just please don't say you love me
'Cause I might not say it back




Just please don't say you love me
'Cause I might not say it back

Overall Meaning

In "Please Don't Say You Love Me," Gabrielle Aplin sings about navigating a new relationship and the fear of vulnerability. She acknowledges that she and her partner have come a long way and that everything seems to have fallen into place with their presence and grace. However, she cautions against putting too much pressure on their relationship or rushing into things. She is wary of saying "I love you" too soon because she worries that her partner might not feel the same way, and that could potentially ruin what they have. Aplin acknowledges the power and weight of those three words and how they can be difficult to take if they're not reciprocated. She encourages her partner not to worry because they both know where they stand, but at the same time, she asks them not to reveal their true feelings just yet.


The opening line of the song, "Summer comes and winter fades, here we are just the same," sets the scene for a relationship that has endured the changing seasons. The line "heavy words are hard to take, under pressure precious things can break" implies that Aplin may have been hurt in the past by someone who used the phrase "I love you" insincerely. The lyrics "fools rush in, and I've been the fool before" suggest that she has learned from her mistakes and wants to take things slow this time. Overall, the song is about being honest and vulnerable while also protecting oneself from potential heartache.


Line by Line Meaning

Summer comes and winter fades
Time goes by and seasons change


Here we are just the same
We are still together, unchanged


Don't need pressure, don't need change
We don't need to rush or change anything


Let's not give the game away
Let's not reveal everything too soon


There used to be an empty space
There was once a void in my life


A photograph without a face
A memory that lacked substance


But with your presence and your grace
But now that you're here, everything is better


Everything falls into place
My life feels complete


Just please don't say you love me
Don't confess your love to me just yet


'Cause I might not say it back
Because I'm not ready to say it back yet


Doesn't mean my heart stops skipping
But that doesn't mean I don't feel it too


When you look at me like that
When you give me that special look


There's no need to worry when
We should just enjoy the moment


You see just where we're at
We know where we stand


And fools rush in
People often act impulsively


And I've been the fool before
I've made that mistake in the past


This time I'm gonna slow it down
But this time I'll take it slower


'Cause I think this could be more
Because I believe this relationship has potential


The thing I'm looking for
The thing I've been searching for in a partner


Just please don't say you love me
Don't rush to say those words just yet


'Cause I might not say it back
I need more time to decide if I feel the same


Please don't say you love me
Please wait until I'm ready


Just please don't say you love me
I need to take things slower


'Cause I might not say it back
I don't want to rush into anything




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Gabrielle Aplin, Nicholas William Atkinson

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@vanshdhawan1647

Lyrics:

Summer comes and winter fades,
Here we are just the same,
Don't need pressure, don't need change,
Let's not give the game away
There used to be an empty space,
A photograph without a face,
But with your presence and your grace,
Everything falls into place

Just please don't say you love me,
Cause I might not say it back,
Doesn't mean my heart stops skipping
When you look at me like that
There's no need to worry when
You see just where we're at
Just please don't say you love me
Cause I might not say it back

Heavy words are hard to take,
Under pressure precious things can break,
And how we feel is hard to fake,
So let's not give the game away

Just please don't say you love me,
Cause I might not say it back,
Doesn't mean my heart stops skipping
When you look at me like that
There's no need to worry when
You see just where we're at
Just please don't say you love me
Cause I might not say it back

Fools rush in
And I've been fooled before,
This time I'm gonna slow it down,
Cause I think this could be more,
The thing I'm looking for

Just please don't say you love me,
Cause I might not say it back,
Doesn't mean my heart stops skipping
When you look at me like that
There's no need to worry when
You see just where we're at.
Just please don't say you love me
Cause I might not say it back

Please don't say you love me,
Cause I might not say it back,
Doesn't mean my heart stops skipping
When you look at me like that
There's no need to worry when
You see just where we're at
Just please don't say you love me
Cause I might not say it back
Just please don't say you love me
Cause I might not say it back



@carlaboo9158

Lyrics:
Summer comes, winter fades
Here we are just the same
Don't need pressure, don't need change
Let's not give the game away

There used to be an empty space
A photograph without a face
But with your presence, and your grace
Everything falls into place

Just please don't say you love me
'Cause I might not say it back
Doesn't mean my heart stops skipping when you look at me like that
There's no need to worry when you see just where we're at
Just please don't say you love me
'Cause I might not say it back

Heavy words are hard to take
Under pressure precious things can break
And how we feel is hard to fake
So let's not give the game away

Just please don't say you love me
'Cause I might not say it back
Doesn't mean my heart stops skipping when you look at me like that
There's no need to worry when you see just where we're at
Just please don't say you love me
'Cause I might not say it back

And fools rush in
And I've been the fool before
This time I'm gonna slow it down
'Cause I think this could be more
The thing I'm looking for

Just please don't say you love me
'Cause I might not say it back
Doesn't mean my heart stops skipping when you look at me like that
There's no need to worry when you see just where we're at
Just please don't say you love me
'Cause I might not say it back

Please don't say you love me
'Cause I might not say it back
Doesn't mean my heart stops skipping when you look at me like that
There's no need to worry when you see just where we're at
Just please don't say you love me
'Cause I might not say it back

Just please don't say you love me
'Cause I might not say it back



@nupursharma7023

Summer comes and winter fades
Here we are just the same
Don't need pressure, don't need change
Let's not give the game away

There used to be an empty space
A photograph without a face
But with your presence and your grace
Everything falls into place

Just please don't say you love me
'Cause I might not say it back
Doesn't mean my heart stops skipping
When you look at me like that
There's no need to worry when
You see just where we're at
Just please don't say you love me
'Cause I might not say it back

Heavy words are hard to take
Under pressure precious things can break
And how we feel is hard to fake
So let's not give the game away

Just please don't say you love me
'Cause I might not say it back
Doesn't mean my heart stops skipping
When you look at me like that
There's no need to worry when
You see just where we're at
Just please don't say you love me
'Cause I might not say it back

And fools rush in
And I've been the fool before
This time I'm gonna slow it down
'Cause I think this could be more
The thing I'm looking for

Just please don't say you love me
'Cause I might not say it back
Doesn't mean my heart stops skipping
When you look at me like that
There's no need to worry when
You see just where we're at
Just please don't say you love me
'Cause I might not say it back

Please don't say you love me
'Cause I might not say it back
Doesn't mean my heart stops skipping
When you look at me like that
There's no need to worry when
You see just where we're at
Just please don't say you love me
'Cause I might not say it back
Just please don't say you love me
'Cause I might not say it back



@adindaaisyah6907

Summer comes, winter fades

Musim panas tiba, musim dingin berlalu

Here we are just the same

Di sini kita masih tetap sama

Don't need pressure, don't need change

Tak perlu dipaksa, tak perlu berubah

Let's not give the game away

Janganlah kita buang hubungan ini


There used to be an empty space

Pernah ada bagian yang terasa kosong

A photograph without a face

Sebuah foto tanpa wajah

But with your presence, and your grace

Namun dengan kehadiran dan kegembiraan bersamamu

Everything falls into place

Segalanya tergenapi


Just please don't say you love me

Hanya saja, tolong jangan bilang kau mencintaiku

'Cause I might not say it back

Karena mungkin aku takkan membalasnya

Doesn't mean my heart stops skipping when you look at me like that

Bukan berarti jantungku tak lagi berdegup kencang saat kau menatapku seperti itu

There's no need to worry when you see just where we're at

Tak ada yang perlu kau khawatirkan jika melihat arah hubungan kita saat ini

Just please don't say you love me

Hanya saja, tolong jangan bilang kau mencintaiku

'Cause I might not say it back

Karena mungkin aku takkan membalasnya


Heavy words are hard to take

Kata-kata yang terlalu dalam sulit untuk dicerna

Under pressure precious things can break

Di bawah tekanan, hal-hal berharga dapat hancur

And how we feel is hard to fake

Dan perasaan sulit untuk dibuat-buat

So let's not give the game away

Maka janganlah kita buang hubungan ini


Just please don't say you love me

Hanya saja, tolong jangan bilang kau mencintaiku

'Cause I might not say it back

Karena mungkin aku takkan membalasnya

Doesn't mean my heart stops skipping when you look at me like that

Bukan berarti jantungku tak lagi berdegup kencang saat kau menatapku seperti itu

There's no need to worry when you see just where we're at

Tak ada yang perlu kau khawatirkan jika melihat arah hubungan kita saat ini

Just please don't say you love me

Hanya saja, tolong jangan bilang kau mencintaiku

'Cause I might not say it back

Karena mungkin aku takkan membalasnya


And fools rush in

Dan segala tipuan merasuki

And I've been a fool before

Dan aku sudah pernah tertipu sebelumnya

This time I'm gonna slow it down

Kali ini aku takkan lagi terburu-buru

'Cause I think this could be more

Karena kurasa hubungan ini bisa lebih dari itu

The thing I'm looking for

Hal yang selalu kucari-cari


Just please don't say you love me

Hanya saja, tolong jangan bilang kau mencintaiku

'Cause I might not say it back

Karena mungkin aku takkan membalasnya

Doesn't mean my heart stops skipping when you look at me like that

Bukan berarti jantungku tak lagi berdegup kencang saat kau menatapku seperti itu

There's no need to worry when you see just where we're at

Tak ada yang perlu kau khawatirkan jika melihat arah hubungan kita saat ini

Just please don't say you love me

Hanya saja, tolong jangan bilang kau mencintaiku

'Cause I might not say it back

Karena mungkin aku takkan membalasnya


Please don't say you love me

Tolong jangan bilang kau mencintaiku

'Cause I might not say it back

Karena mungkin aku takkan membalasnya

Doesn't mean my heart stops skipping when you look at me like that

Bukan berarti jantungku tak lagi berdegup kencang saat kau menatapku seperti itu

There's no need to worry when you see just where we're at

Tak ada yang perlu kau khawatirkan jika melihat arah hubungan kita saat ini

Just please don't say you love me

Hanya saja, tolong jangan bilang kau mencintaiku

'Cause I might not say it back

Karena mungkin aku takkan membalasnya


Just please don't say you love me

Hanya saja, tolong jangan bilang kau mencintaiku

'Cause I might not say it back

Karena mungkin aku takkan membalasnya



@eduardotorero1609

Lyric

Summer comes, winter fades
Here we are just the same
Don't need pressure, don't need change
Let's not give the game away

There used to be an empty space
A photograph without a face
But with your presence, and your grace
Everything falls into place

Just please don't say you love me
'Cause I might not say it back
Doesn't mean my heart stops skipping when you look at me like that
There's no need to worry when you see just where we're at
Just please don't say you love me
'Cause I might not say it back

Heavy words are hard to take
Under pressure precious things can break
And how we feel is hard to fake
So let's not give the game away

Just please don't say you love me
'Cause I might not say it back
Doesn't mean my heart stops skipping when you look at me like that
There's no need to worry when you see just where we're at
Just please don't say you love me
'Cause I might not say it back

And fools rush in
And I've been the fool before
This time I'm gonna slow it down
'Cause I think this could be more
The thing I'm looking for

Just please don't say you love me
'Cause I might not say it back
Doesn't mean my heart stops skipping when you look at me like that
There's no need to worry when you see just where we're at
Just please don't say you love me
'Cause I might not say it back

Please don't say you love me
'Cause I might not say it back
Doesn't mean my heart stops skipping when you look at me like that
There's no need to worry when you see just where we're at
Just please don't say you love me
'Cause I might not say it back

Just please don't say you love me
'Cause I might not say it back



@sumitlakra9523

Please Don't Say You Love Me

Gabrielle Aplin

Summer comes and winter fades
Here we are just the same
Don't need pressure, don't need change
Let's not give the game away

There used to be an empty space
A photograph without a face
But with your presence and your grace
Everything falls into place

Just please don't say you love me
'Cause I might not say it back
Doesn't mean my heart stops skipping
When you look at me like that
There's no need to worry when
You see just where we're at
Just please don't say you love me
'Cause I might not say it back

Heavy words are hard to take
Under pressure precious things can break
And how we feel is hard to fake
So let's not give the game away

Just please don't say you love me
'Cause I might not say it back
Doesn't mean my heart stops skipping
When you look at me like that
There's no need to worry when
You see just where we're at
Just please don't say you love me
'Cause I might not say it back

And fools rush in
And I've been the fool before
This time I'm gonna slow it down
'Cause I think this could be more
The thing I'm looking for

Just please don't say you love me
'Cause I might not say it back
Doesn't mean my heart stops skipping
When you look at me like that
There's no need to worry when
You see just where we're at
Just please don't say you love me
'Cause I might not say it back

Please don't say you love me
'Cause I might not say it back
Doesn't mean my heart stops skipping
When you look at me like that
There's no need to worry when
You see just where we're at
Just please don't say you love me
'Cause I might not say it back
Just please don't say you love me
'Cause I might not say it back



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@fw_qalaxz9205

Hi

@watzels

I mean, we COULD listen to those, or, now hear me out, we could listen to this on repeat!

@francislee4967

Legend.. Worlds greatest

@PritikaGrg17

❤❤❤❤

@andrea-gs4dx

This is one of those songs you forget about but suddenly remember every late spring/early autumn

@purrclaws

for me, it's every deep winter

but it's nice to know that someone else feels the same :)

@sanae8275

That's what happened to me! I spent an hour looking for it and now I found it.

@shinequintos1227

Yes yes yes

@yessirnomay9356

Literally this came to my mind, nd here I am

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