S'posin'
Joe Williams & Harry "Sweets" Edison Lyrics


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S'posin' I should fall in love with you
Do you think that you could love me too?
S'posin' I should hold you and caress you
Would it impress you or, perhaps, distress you?
S'posin' I should say "For you I yearn"
Would ya think I'm speaking out of turn?
And s'posin' I declare it
Would you take my love and share it?
I'm not s'posin'; I'm in love with you

S'posin' I should say "For you I yearn"
Would ya think that I'm speakin' out of turn?
And s'posin' I declare it




Would you take my love and share it?
I'm not s'posin', 'cause I'm in love with you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "S'Posin" are a confession of love from a speaker to an unknown recipient. In the first verse, the singer poses hypothetical questions about what might happen if they were to fall in love with the person they are addressing. These questions include whether the recipient could love them back, whether physical affection would impress or distress them, and whether declaring their love would be out of line.


The second verse continues in a similar vein, with the singer expressing their desire for the recipient and wondering if their feelings would be reciprocated. However, in the final lines, the singer makes clear that these are not hypotheticals but rather a sincere expression of their love. The title, "S'Posin," can be read as a contraction of "supposing," which fits with the theme of the song - the singer is exploring various possibilities and potential outcomes of confessing their love.


Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of vulnerability and uncertainty, as the singer weighs the potential risks and benefits of revealing their feelings. The repetition of the phrase "I'm not s'posin'" at the end emphasizes the finality of the singer's declaration - they are no longer imagining what might happen, but are instead stating their true feelings.


Line by Line Meaning

S'posin' I should fall in love with you
What if I were to unexpectedly develop feelings for you?


Do you think that you could love me too?
Would you feel the same way about me as I do about you?


S'posin' I should hold you and caress you
What if I were to embrace you and show you affection?


Would it impress you or, perhaps, distress you?
Would you be pleased or uncomfortable with my affectionate gestures?


S'posin' I should say 'For you I yearn'
What if I were to confess my strong desire for you?


Would ya think I'm speaking out of turn?
Would you consider it inappropriate for me to express my feelings?


And s'posin' I declare it
What if I were to state unequivocally that I love you?


Would you take my love and share it?
Would you reciprocate my feelings and be willing to be in a relationship with me?


I'm not s'posin'; I'm in love with you
I'm not imagining or considering the possibility of love with you, I'm actually in love with you.




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Written by: PAUL DENNIKER, ANDY RAZAF

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