I'm Still In Love With You
Iris Dement & Steve Earle Lyrics
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You'd be in this place tonight
Then again I thought you might
Now I don't know what to do
Does it show
When my poor heart skips a beat
Each and every time we meet
'Cause I'm still in love with you
There you are
Right across the room from me
Just the way I knew you'd be
Lookin' lonesome wild and blue
I'm alright so far
Just as long as you don't speak
That's what makes my knees go weak
'Cause I'm still in love with you
I've done everything I know
To get you off my mind
But sometimes I can't help but hope
That you won't walk away this time
Then I wouldn't have to watch you go
Wouldn't have to miss you so
'Cause I'm still in love with you
If I knew what I know now
I'd never let you leave
I'd make it up to you somehow
And darlin' you'd come back to me
Then I wouldn't have to watch you go
Wouldn't have to miss you so
'Cause I'm still in love with you
I wouldn't need to be so blue
Wouldn't want you like I do
'Cause I'm still in love with you
The first verse of "I'm Still in Love With You" sets the tone for the song, with the singer encountering a former lover unexpectedly. She confesses her love for him, though it is clear she has tried to move on. The chorus is straightforward: no matter how much she tries, the singer is still in love with this person, and it is causing her great pain. The second verse introduces the physical effect her ex-lover has on her, with her knees feeling weak when he is near, and the third verse is a desperate plea for him to return. She admits she would do anything to make things right and that she is still hopelessly in love. The final chorus repeats the main themes of the song, with the singer resigned to her love for this person.
"I'm Still in Love With You" is a poignant and relatable song for anyone who has experienced the pain of unrequited or lost love. The lyrics capture the heartache and desperation that can come with loving someone who is no longer in your life or does not reciprocate your feelings. The melody and vocals are haunting, conveying the singer's emotions perfectly. It is a beautiful love song that captures the complexities of human emotion.
Line by Line Meaning
I didn't know
I was not aware
You'd be in this place tonight
That you would be present in this place tonight was not expected by me
Then again I thought you might
Though not expected, the possibility of your presence was considered by me
Now I don't know what to do
I am uncertain of my actions
Does it show
Is it visible
When my poor heart skips a beat
When I become nervous and my heart rate increases
Each and every time we meet
Whenever we come across each other
'Cause I'm still in love with you
I still have feelings for you
There you are
I see you
Right across the room from me
You are positioned directly opposite me
Just the way I knew you'd be
As I had anticipated, you have appeared in this manner
Lookin' lonesome wild and blue
Appearing sad and unsure
I'm alright so far
As of now, I am doing fine
Just as long as you don't speak
I will remain fine as long as you don't utter a word
That's what makes my knees go weak
Your words have an impact on me
'Cause I'm still in love with you
I still have feelings for you
I've done everything I know
I have tried my best
To get you off my mind
To stop thinking about you
But sometimes I can't help but hope
I have expectations that I cannot resist
That you won't walk away this time
I hope you won't leave me again
Then I wouldn't have to watch you go
I would not have to witness your departure
Wouldn't have to miss you so
I wouldn't feel the emptiness of your absence as much
'Cause I'm still in love with you
I still have feelings for you
If I knew what I know now
If only I had the knowledge that I possess now
I'd never let you leave
I would have stopped you from leaving
I'd make it up to you somehow
I would try to make amends in some way or the other
And darlin' you'd come back to me
I'm hopeful you would come back to me
Then I wouldn't have to watch you go
I would not have to witness your departure
Wouldn't have to miss you so
I wouldn't feel the emptiness of your absence as much
'Cause I'm still in love with you
I still have feelings for you
I wouldn't need to be so blue
I wouldn't feel so sad
Wouldn't want you like I do
I wouldn't desire you as much
'Cause I'm still in love with you
I still have feelings for you
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Steve Earle
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@davidletts3450
Iris Dement has such a beautiful and unique voice, love to hear her and Steve Earle together!❤
@thruthfog
Iris and John Prine got me here♥️
@rafhenlow
Isn't this just one of the BEST recordings ever!!!!
@olfygwilton8412
Seriously, what kind of person gives this song a thumbs down?
@ohhenry2009
an azzhat
@denniswilson2214
Beats me! Simply put!! That's Beautiful!!
@Harold710
Dyslexia??
@ohhenry2009
Steve Earle , The Del McCoury Band, and Iris DeMent. If you don't own this cd, you should. Great songs, great harmony and great instrumentation. Put it in my car cd player and it stayed forthere three months. A Gem..
@elgordotommo
Me too.
@JasonUmbrellabird
It really is that good.