You Made Me Love You
Harry James Orchestra Lyrics
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I didn't wanna do it
I didn't wanna do it
You made me want you
And all the time you knew it
I guess you always knew it
You made me happy sometimes
But there were times
You made me feel so bad
You made me cry for
I didn't wanna tell you
I didn't wanna tell you
I want some love that's true
Yes, I do, 'deed I do
You know I do
Gimmie, gimmie, gimmie, gimmie what I cry for
You know you've got the brand of kisses
That I'd die for
You know you made me love you
You made me cry for
I didn't wanna tell you
I didn't wanna tell you
I want some love that's true
Yes, I do, 'deed I do
You know I do
Gimmie, gimmie, gimmie, gimmie what I cry for
You know you've got the brand of kisses
That I'd die for
You know you made me love you
The song "You Made Me Love You" by Harry James And His Orch. is about loving someone and admitting that they made you feel love even if you didn't intend to fall in love with them. The lyrics express the vulnerability of the singer as they admit that the person they love has a power over them. The refrain "gimmie, gimmie, gimmie, gimmie what I cry for" illustrates that the singer is asking for the affection that they desire, but also acknowledges that the object of their affection has the power to either provide or withhold that affection.
The lyrics also show a range of emotions that come with love - happiness and joy, as well as sadness and heartbreak. The line "You made me happy sometimes, you made me glad, but there were times you made me feel so bad" illustrates the emotional complexity of the relationship. The singer sings to the person they love, admitting that they want a love that is true, and that they do indeed love them, even though they didn't intend to.
Overall, "You Made Me Love You" is a beautiful and honest song about falling in love with someone unexpected and realizing that they have a hold on your heart.
Line by Line Meaning
You made me love you
You caused me to fall in love with you.
I didn't wanna do it
I didn't intend to fall in love with you.
I didn't wanna do it
I didn't anticipate how strongly I would feel about you.
You made me want you
You caused me to desire you.
And all the time you knew it
You were aware of the effect you had on me.
I guess you always knew it
It seems as though you knew how I felt all along.
You made me happy sometimes
You brought me joy on occasion.
You made me glad
You made me feel happy and content.
But there were times
However, there were also moments.
You made me feel so bad
You caused me to feel upset and unhappy.
You made me cry for
You caused me to cry and feel emotional pain.
I didn't wanna tell you
I didn't want to admit how deeply you affected me.
I didn't wanna tell you
I didn't want to reveal my vulnerability to you.
I want some love that's true
I desire a genuine, authentic love.
Yes, I do, 'deed I do
Indeed, I truly do desire this kind of love.
Gimmie, gimmie, gimmie, gimmie what I cry for
Give me the thing that I am desperately longing for.
You know you've got the brand of kisses that I'd die for
You possess the type of kisses that I deeply yearn for and would sacrifice for.
You know you made me love you
You understand that you caused me to fall deeply in love with you.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JAMES MONACO, JOSEPH MCCARTHY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Trombonology
It seems that back in the day, there were those fans of Harry's hot playing of his Goodman stint and early bandleading career who were not especially delighted by this one and the trend it spawned in the James orchestra's output -- but, obviously, most people felt differently, as this is the side that really launched this aggregation, which had been scuffling in its first two years of existence. Romantic that I am, I adore this record. The strings, the eight bars apiece from first the trombones and then the reeds, and of course, Harry's two turns are beautiful.
@jamesmarshall8836
Trombonology Erstwhile
"Schmaltz" was the term the critics threw around derogatorily.
@leelarson107
Nothing kept The Maestro Harry James from being jailed as the greatest trumpet player in history. No one will ever be able to do what he did.
@leelarson107
I just caught that typo. Make that 'hailed', not 'jailed'.
@tomfilipiak3511
What a great tune,his trumpet lite up the night!At 75 years old I remember,a lot of big band songs,being played by my parents,our relatives,and friends ,great music!
@Trombonology
@@tomfilipiak3511 Indeed it is great music -- and our parents had great taste!
@Mia-qt4th
This is the song playing during Woody Allen's movie "Hannah and her Sister's" in fact he introduced me to this wonderful era of music...
@tanline6662
This song was recorded on May 20, 1941, in New York.
@adrianarce7573
Disfruto a Harry James y su orquesta desde hace mas de 40 años.
Bravo ! ! ! Bravo ! ! !
Adrian desde Argentina, Rosario.
@fairskyze
Ahhh, if only I knew how to dance to this! 🥰