Do I Love You
Glenn Osser And His Orchestra Lyrics
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Darling, that's why I'm so blue
I'm so afraid to go to bed at night
Afraid of losing you
I love you so much, it hurts me
And there's nothing I can do
I want to hold you, my dear, forever and ever
I love you so much, it hurts me
Darling, that's why I'm so blue
I'm so afraid to go to bed at night
Afraid of losing you
I love you so much, it hurts me
And there's nothing I can do
I want to hold you, my dear, forever and ever
I love so much it hurts me so
The lyrics of Glenn Osser And His Orchestra's song "Do I Love You" express the intense pain and fear of losing someone that the singer loves deeply. The repetition of the phrase "I love you so much, it hurts me" emphasizes the intensity of the feelings, while the repetition of the second verse underscores the singer's fear and anxiety.
The singer is afraid to go to bed at night, as if something terrible could happen and they might lose the one they love. The expression "it hurts me so" describes the singer's emotional pain, implying that their love is so strong that it is almost unbearable. The singer wants to hold their loved one "forever and ever," conveying the sense of yearning for a lasting connection.
The intensity of the emotional theme in "Do I Love You" has made it a popular song for many artists to cover throughout the years. Despite its somber tone, the song has an enduring appeal, likely because of its heartfelt expression of the intense emotions that love can bring.
Line by Line Meaning
I love you so much, it hurts me
My love for you is so strong that it causes me emotional pain
Darling, that's why I'm so blue
That's why I'm feeling down and sad all the time
I'm so afraid to go to bed at night
I fear losing you and being alone without you
Afraid of losing you
I'm scared of the possibility of you leaving me
And there's nothing I can do
I'm powerless to stop my intense feelings of love for you
I want to hold you, my dear, forever and ever
I desire to have you close to me always
I love so much, it hurts me so
My love for you is so much that it causes me physical and emotional pain
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Written by: FLOYD TILLMAN
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