You Made Me Love You
Harry Salter and His Orchestra Lyrics
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I didn't want to do it
I didn't want to 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 want to tell you
I didn't want to tell you
I want some love that's true
Yes, I do, 'deed I do
You know I do
Gimme, gimme, gimme, gimme 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 want to tell you
I didn't want to tell you
I want some love that's true
Yes, I do, 'deed I do
You know I do
Gimme, gimme, gimme, gimme 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 lyrics to "You Made Me Love You" by Harry Salter and His Orchestra express the conflicting emotions of a person who has fallen in love against their will. The song begins with a declaration that the singer did not want to fall in love but was made to do so by the object of their affection. The next line, "And all the time you knew it / I guess you always knew it," suggests that the other person was aware of their power over the singer and may have even manipulated them intentionally.
The second verse hints at the ups and downs of the relationship, with the singer acknowledging that the other person made them happy at times but also caused them pain. The line "You made me cry for / I didn't want to tell you / I want some love that's true" implies that the singer feels trapped in a relationship that is not entirely authentic or fulfilling. They want someone who loves them for who they are and not just because they have been driven to love them.
The chorus of the song reinforces the feeling of being under someone's spell, with the singer pleading for the other person to give them the love they desire. The repeated refrain "You know you made me love you" highlights the singer's vulnerability and dependence, as if they are powerless to resist the other person's charms. The lyrics to "You Made Me Love You" capture the complex emotions that can arise when falling in love unexpectedly and the confusion that can come with feeling both happy and unhappy in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
You made me love you
Your actions and behavior caused me to fall in love with you.
I didn't want to do it
At first, I did not want to fall in love with you because I was not looking for love.
You made me want you
You made me feel a strong desire and attraction towards you.
And all the time you knew it
You were aware of the effect you had on me and how I felt about you.
You made me happy sometimes
At times, you brought happiness and joy into my life.
You made me glad
You made me feel pleased and content with my life.
But there were times
However, at other times,
You made me feel so bad
You caused me sadness, hurt, or discomfort.
You made me cry for
Your actions caused me to feel emotional pain and cry.
I didn't want to tell you
I didn't want to reveal my vulnerability and emotions to you.
I want some love that's true
I desire a genuine and authentic type of love.
Yes, I do, 'deed I do
Yes, I really do want true love.
Gimme, gimme, gimme, gimme what I cry for
Give me what I am asking for and what I need.
You know you've got the brand of kisses
Your kisses are unique and special.
That I'd die for
Your kisses are so valued and important to me that I would be willing to die for them.
You know you made me love you
Your behavior and actions were the cause of my falling in love with you.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ROBERT M. MERKIN, COLIN ROMOFF, ROGER EDENS, JAMES V. JIMMY MONACO, JOSEPH MCCARTHY
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