Would You?
Henry King and his Orchestra Lyrics
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If I thought that you'd love me too
Does a birdie fly
Ooh-ooh-ooh-aah
Would I want you
If I thought thay you'd want me too
Does a baby cry
(Would I love you)
Each and every day
(Would I love you)
Darling, come what may
(Would I love you)
Ooh-ooh, I would and I do
With a love that is true
Oh, would I kiss you
If I thought that you'd come on and kiss me too
Does a river flow
'N just in case you'd like to know
Would I hold you
And never let you go for my whole life through
Does a fire glow
Oh, my Darlin', Darlin', Darlin'
(Would I love you)
Oh, you don't have to doubt it
(Would I love you)
There's no question about it
(Would I love you)
Darlin', Darlin', Darlin', I would and I do
With a love that is true
Oooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
(Would I love you)
As long as I'm here, I will
(Would I love you)
For everything that I'm worth
(would I love you)
Just like a flower loves the rain
(Would I love you)
I try to never
disdain
(Would I love you)
Oh, my love for you will never cease
(Would I love you)
Darling, can't you see
(Would I love you)
Darlin', Darlin', Darlin', I would and I do,
With a love that is true.
The lyrics to Henry King and his Orchestra's song Would You? are a contemplation of the depths of love. The song expresses the depth of love that the singer has for someone else, despite not knowing if this other person loves them back. The singer asks if they would love this person if they knew the love was mutual. The lyrics use symbols to represent the depth of love, such as a bird flying, a river flowing, a baby crying, and a fire glowing. These symbols represent the power of nature, which is analogous to the power of love. The singer is suggesting that the power of love is as natural an occurrence in life as these phenomena are in nature.
These lyrics express the idea that even if love is unrequited, it is still worth it. The singer expresses their commitment to their love and compares it to a flower that never disdains the rain. The song's overall message is that love is worth pursuing, even if the outcome is not guaranteed. Love is seen as a natural part of life, like the flowing of a river, and the singer is willing to acknowledge the risk of being vulnerable for the sake of love.
Line by Line Meaning
Would I love you
Do I have the capability of loving you?
If I thought that you'd love me too
Under the condition or assumption that you also love me
Does a birdie fly
As sure as birds fly, the answer is yes
Would I want you
Do I have the desire to be with you?
If I thought that you'd want me too
Under the condition or assumption that you also have the desire to be with me
Does a baby cry
As sure as babies cry, the answer is yes
(Would I love you) Each and every day
Every single day, without exception
(Would I love you) Darling, come what may
No matter what happens, my love for you will remain
(Would I love you) Ooh-ooh, I would and I do
Yes, I would and currently do love you
With a love that is true
I love you genuinely and sincerely
Oh, would I kiss you
Do I have the desire to kiss you?
If I thought that you'd come on and kiss me too
Under the condition or assumption that you also want to kiss me
Does a river flow
As sure as rivers flow, the answer is yes
'N just in case you'd like to know
And if you're curious
Would I hold you
Do I have the desire to hold you?
And never let you go for my whole life through
I want to hold onto you forever
Does a fire glow
As sure as fires glow, the answer is yes
Oh, my Darlin', Darlin', Darlin'
Oh my dear, beloved one
(Would I love you) Oh, you don't have to doubt it
You can trust in my love for you
(Would I love you) There's no question about it
There's no doubt in my mind
(Would I love you) Darlin', Darlin', Darlin', I would and I do
My love for you is present and will continue to be
Oooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Vocals without any distinct meaning
(Would I love you) As long as I'm here, I will
For the duration of my existence, I will love you
(Would I love you) For everything that I'm worth
As much as I am capable of loving, I do love you
(would I love you) Just like a flower loves the rain
My love for you is natural and instinctual
(Would I love you) I try to never
I make the effort to never cease loving you
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Bob Russell, Harold Spina
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@blancadelgado3129
Bella música
@Boldorion1958
A beautiful tune from the late spring of 1936.
@Corrie121
Thank you for sharing this gem.
@1948DESMOND
is it possible to sort of H.D. these old recordings to get rid of t he scratches?
well, i would, if i could ... would you?
@eustace8520
Would you? Would you?