Sayer launched his career in the United Kingdom in the early 1970s, and became a top singles and album act on both sides of the Atlantic in the 1970s. His first seven hit singles in the United Kingdom all reached the Top 10 – a feat first registered by his first manager, Adam Faith. His songs have been sung by other notable artists, including Cliff Richard ("Dreamin'").
More Than I Can Say
Leo Sayer Lyrics
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I love you more than I can say
I'll love you twice as much tomorrow
Oh love you more than I can say
Oh oh, yea, yea
Why must my life be filled with sorrow
Oh love you more than I can say
Don't you know I need you so
Tell me please I gotta know
Do you mean to make me cry
Am I just another guy
Oh oh, yea, yea
I miss you more than i can say
Why must my life be filled with sorrow
Oh love you more than I can say
Oh, don't you know I need you so
So tell me please I gotta know
Do you mean to make me cry
Am I just another guy
Oh oh, yea, yea
I love you more than I can say
I'll love you twice as much tomorrow
Oh love you more than I can say
I love you more than I can say
I love you more than I can say (more than I can say)
I love you twice as much tomorrow (more than I can say)
I love you twice as much tomorrow
(More than I can say) I love you more than I can say
(More than I can say) I love you more than words can say yeah
Leo Sayer's song "More Than I Can Say" is a ballad that explores the depths of sincere love and affection. The singer opens the song with an exclamation of love towards his partner, admitting that he loves them more than what he can verbally communicate. He also promises to love his partner even more tomorrow, signifying the continuity and never-ending nature of his affection. The repeating chorus of "Oh love you more than I can say" emphasizes the depth and intensity of the singer's feelings, which surpass the limitations of verbalization.
In the second verse, the singer confesses his intense longing for his partner, expressing how much he misses them every single day. However, his life is also filled with sorrow, leaving the listener to wonder the reason why. The third verse continues with the singer expressing his insecurities and fear of being just "another guy." He wants to know if his partner truly loves him or if his partner only intends to make him cry.
Overall, the song shows the vulnerability, intensity, and realities of being in a relationship where love and affection are not always reciprocated in the same manner.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh oh, yea, yea
Expressing emotions of excitement and joy
I love you more than I can say
My love for you cannot be quantified or measured
I'll love you twice as much tomorrow
My love will continue to grow and multiply
Oh love you more than I can say
Reiterating the depth of love and emotions being conveyed
I miss you every single day
Expressing the intense feeling of longing and desire to be with the loved one
Why must my life be filled with sorrow
Feeling the pain of separation and loneliness without the loved one
Don't you know I need you so
Expressing the importance and dependency on the loved one
Tell me please I gotta know
Requesting honest and open communication to ensure trust and clarity
Do you mean to make me cry
Questioning the actions or intentions of the loved one that may cause emotional pain
Am I just another guy
Questioning the significance and value of oneself in the eyes of the loved one
I miss you more than I can say
Reiterating the immense longing and desire to be with the loved one
I love you more than I can say
The depth and intensity of love being expressed
I love you twice as much tomorrow (more than I can say)
Reiterating the continuity of love and emotions felt for the loved one
I love you more than words can say yeah
The depth and intensity of love being conveyed cannot be simply expressed through words
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Sonny Curtis, Jerry Allison
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Canadiana
Still hear it being played over the radio still, the medley is absolutely amazing!!
Imani M
First listen and I already love this! Leo Sayer has great music 💘🎶
Xialen Lee
fadeless….brilliant...great song of all time......love it so much….more than i can say….
chua heng
Really good remastered sound quality!!!
Luis Enrique Mosquera
Leo sayer more than i can fantastic music excelent forever titanic talent leo sayer
Larry J
40 years on this winter , remember it well from back in late 80....
cherrie amor villamil
simply,beautiful and gold
marco mostertz
I love this Maxi single here more than i can say greetings to all here
Aamir Nawab
Love this song cz i used to sing this lagendary song my band
R NATHAN
Super song , I love you more than I can say