I Love You Much Too Much
Joni James Lyrics


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I love you much too much
I've known it from the start
But yet my love is such
I can't control my heart

I love you much too much
I ask myself what for
Then, darling, when we touch
Mm, I love you more

Perhaps I hold your heart too tightly
But who am I to say
If I should hold it lightly
It might slip away

I love you much too much
You've never really known
I love you oh so much
I'm yours alone.

I love you much too much, I love you much too much
I've known it from the start, right from the start
But yet my love is such,
I can't control my heart

I love you much too much
I love you too much oh my dear
I've known it from the start
But, but, but my love is such
I can't control my heart

Perhaps I hold your heart too tightly
But who am I to say
If I should hold it lightly
It might slip away

I love you much too much
You've never really known
Oh no, oh no you've never known




I love you oh so much, so much
I'm yours alone, alone.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Joni James's song "I Wish You Love" express a deep and intense love that the singer feels for someone. She acknowledges that she loves this person much too much, right from the start of their relationship. Despite this overwhelming love, she confesses that she cannot control her heart's desires and emotions. The singer finds herself wondering why she loves this person so much, and yet when they are together, her love only intensifies. She reflects on the possibility that she might be holding their heart too tightly, fearing that if she doesn't, it might slip away. However, the love she feels is so profound that she can't help but be possessive. The singer acknowledges that the object of her affection may never fully understand the depth and magnitude of her love, but she declares herself to be completely devoted to them.


Overall, this song explores the theme of a love that is all-consuming, intense, and uncontrollable. It demonstrates the vulnerability and struggle of loving someone so deeply, and the fear of losing them. The lyrics convey a sense of longing and the inherent uncertainty that comes with being in such an overwhelming love.


Line by Line Meaning

I love you much too much
I have an overwhelming amount of love for you


I've known it from the start
I've been aware of this love from the beginning


But yet my love is such
However, my love is intense and uncontrollable


I can't control my heart
I have no control over my feelings for you


I ask myself what for
I question the purpose of my love for you


Then, darling, when we touch
But when we are physically close to each other, my love grows even stronger


Mm, I love you more
In that moment, my love for you intensifies


Perhaps I hold your heart too tightly
Maybe I am too possessive of your heart


But who am I to say
However, I am not the one to determine


If I should hold it lightly
Whether I should hold it with less control


It might slip away
Because if I loosen my grip, it could easily be lost


You've never really known
You have never fully understood


Oh no, oh no you've never known
No, you have never truly comprehended


I love you oh so much, so much
I love you immensely, with great intensity


I'm yours alone, alone.
I belong to you exclusively




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALEXANDER OLSHANETSKY, CHAIM TOWBER, DON RAYE

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Comments from YouTube:

MzFlowerchild

Super tune by Ms James from 1962, " I'm Your Girl" album, wonderful sound, thank you for sharing & for keeping the music alive, I appreciate the effort you take to add these amazing tunes to YouTube.

yoichiro tani

You are welcome.  I'm glad that you liked her song!!

Paper Darts

How adore the most strings-laden orchestra accompanying the mellow voice of Joni James. Her voice is as always in perfect pitch.

john jay

I think she must have been the singer when I first heard this beautiful song as a teenager... and since then many decades later... I can't stop humming every now and then... especially when I see a beautiful and sexy but classy lady!

Jacob Resurreccion

how i wish if i see her in person

Rosemary Signorelli

eu oracao gosta musica ama

souri778

is this music for here?? or carlos santana!!!?

Mama Me

souri778 this is never was Santana !! This is Jewish song !! Russian Jews wrote that song Santana was playing. Originally in Yiddish song

yoichiro tani

No, not for her and not for santana. This is very old song.https://secondhandsongs.com/work/133378/all

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