B000262-When You Tell Me That You Love Me
Julio Iglesias & Dolly Parton Lyrics


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I wanna feel this way
Longer than time
I wanna know your dreams
And make them mine
I wanna change the world
Only for you
All the impossible
I wanna do

I wanna hold you close under the rain
I wanna kiss your smile
And feel your pain
I know what's beautiful
Looking at you
Here in a world of lies
You are the true

And baby
Every time you touch me
I become a hero
I'll make you safe no matter where you are
And bring you
Anything you ask for
Nothing is above me
I'm shining like a candle in the dark
When you tell me that you love me

I wanna make you see
Just what I was
Show you the loneliness
And what it does
You walked into my life
To stop my tears
Everything's easy now
I have you here

And baby
Every time you touch me
I become a hero
I'll make you safe no matter where you are
And bring you
Anything you ask for
Nothing is above me
I'm shining like a candle in the dark
When you tell me that you love me

In a world without you (without you)
I would always hunger
All I need is your love to make me stronger

And baby
Every time you touch me
I become a hero
I'll make you safe no matter where you are
And bring you
Anything you ask for
Nothing is above me
I'm shining like a candle in the dark
When you tell me that you love me

When you tell me that you love me




When you tell me that you love me
When you tell me that you love me

Overall Meaning

The song "When You Tell Me That You Love Me" by Julio Iglesias and Dolly Parton is a beautiful love ballad that expresses a deep longing for a lifelong commitment. The song suggests the desire to love unconditionally, to hold on tight even during the difficult times, and to be present for the person you love. The lyrics capture the essence of love, which is to be selfless, supportive, and meaningful. The song's lyrics reveal that the singer wants to know his lover's dreams, and make them his own, which implies a significant amount of care and concern for the other person.


The first verse suggests that the singer's love extends beyond time, and he desires to change the world for his beloved. The second verse expresses the desire to hold his love close even during rainy days, kissing his smile, and feeling his pain. The lyrics also depict how the singer views his lover as an exception in a world of lies. To the singer, the person he loves is truth, beauty, and hope.


The chorus of the song "When You Tell Me That You Love Me" is particularly moving, emphasizing the strength that the person's love brings. The repetition of the phrase, "Every time you touch me, I become a hero" signifies that the singer feels empowered by the person he loves. The song's overall message is that love can inspire courage, hope, and strength in oneself, and for that reason, the person he loves is everything to him.


Line by Line Meaning

I wanna feel this way
I want to experience this feeling


Longer than time
Forever and always


I wanna know your dreams
I want to understand your aspirations


And make them mine
And support you in achieving them


I wanna change the world
I want to make a difference


Only for you
For the love of my life


All the impossible
Anything that seems too difficult


I wanna do
I am willing to try


I wanna hold you close under the rain
I want to be with you during the good and bad times


I wanna kiss your smile
I want to express my love physically


And feel your pain
I want to understand you on a deeper level


I know what's beautiful
I recognize true beauty


Looking at you
When I observe you


Here in a world of lies
In a society filled with deceitful intentions


You are the true
You represent honesty and authenticity


Every time you touch me
Each physical interaction we have


I become a hero
I feel empowered and invincible


I'll make you safe no matter where you are
I promise to protect you always


And bring you
And provide you


Anything you ask for
Anything you desire


Nothing is above me
I am willing to do anything for you


I'm shining like a candle in the dark
I am your source of light in difficult times


I wanna make you see
I want to show you


Just what I was
Who I used to be


Show you the loneliness
Express to you how much loneliness hurts


And what it does
The negative impact loneliness has


You walked into my life
You came into my life


To stop my tears
To heal my emotional wounds


Everything's easy now
Life is easier with you in it


I have you here
I am grateful you are with me


In a world without you (without you)
If you were not in my life


I would always hunger
I would feel incomplete


All I need is your love to make me stronger
Having your love makes me a better person


When you tell me that you love me
When you express your love for me




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALBERT HAMMOND, JOHN BETTIS

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