I Could Make You Love Me
John Kirby and His Orchestra Lyrics

The lyrics of "I Could Make You Love Me" by John Kirby and His Orchestra convey the hopeful yearnings of a person who is deeply in love with someone but has been unable to win their heart. The singer expresses confidence in their ability to make their beloved fall in love with them if only they would allow it. The opening lines "I could make you care, if only you'd let me" indicate that the singer believes that the person they love is not giving them a chance to show them the depth of their feelings. The use of the word "care" instead of "love" is interesting, as it suggests that the singer is hoping to show their beloved that they are a caring and attentive partner, rather than just someone who is passionate about them.

The next line, "you'd never forget me" indicates that the singer is keenly aware of the importance of making a lasting impression on their beloved. They believe that if they were given the opportunity to show their love, they would be successful in making an indelible mark on their beloved's heart. The line "I can't resist, I'd be a fool to try" hints at the intensity of the singer's feelings and their certainty that they cannot simply walk away from this attraction. This lover has already committed their heart to their beloved and cannot simply give up on their feelings.

The final lines of the song express both hope and fear: "I know if once we kissed, I could kiss my heart goodbye." This line suggests that the singer fears that if they do manage to share a kiss with the person they love, they may be so overcome by their feelings that they will never be able to let them go. The singer then goes on to say that they have built their entire life around this person and that they are hoping for a chance to prove their love. The repeated refrain of "I could make you care" reinforces the singer's confidence in their ability to win their beloved's heart if only they would let them.