You Made Me Love You
Louis Armstrong and His Hot Five and Hot Seven Lyrics

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You made me love you
I didn't wanna do it
I didn't wanna do it
You made me want you
And all the time you knew it
I guess you always knew it

You made me happy sometimes

You made me glad
But there were times
You made me feel so bad

You made me cry for
I didn't wanna tell you
I didn't wanna tell you
I want some love that's true
Yes, I do, 'deed I do
You know I do

Gimmie, gimmie, gimmie, gimmie what I cry for
You know you've got the brand of kisses
That I'd die for
You know you made me love you

You made me cry for
I didn't wanna tell you
I didn't wanna tell you
I want some love that's true
Yes, I do, 'deed I do
You know I do

Gimmie, gimmie, gimmie, gimmie what I cry for
You know you've got the brand of kisses

That I'd die for
You know you made me love you

Overall Meaning

Louis Armstrong's "You Made Me Love You" is a song about a person who has been convinced to love someone despite their initial reluctance to do so. The lyrics express the singer's conflicting emotions about the person who has made them love them. The song starts off with the singer stating that they "didn't wanna do it" and "didn't wanna tell you" that they cry for love that is true. But the person they love had the brand of kisses they'd die for and knew how to make them happy, even though there were times they made them feel bad.

The song expresses the internal struggle of someone who has been swayed by another person's love, despite their own reservations. It's apparent that the singer has been hurt in the past and is wary of being hurt again, but their love for the other person is too strong to ignore. The repetition of the phrase "you made me" emphasizes the sense of being forced or manipulated into loving the other person, while the desire for true love is a plea for sincerity and honesty.

In conclusion, "You Made Me Love You" is a song that explores the complexities of human emotion and the conflicts that arise when one's heart is pulled in opposite directions. The song's melody is upbeat, contrasting with the serious, reflective lyrics, making it a perfect example of the way music can communicate feelings that are difficult to express in words.

Line by Line Meaning

You made me love you
You caused me to fall in love with you

I didn't wanna do it
I didn't intend to fall in love with you

You made me want you
You made me desire you

And all the time you knew it
You were aware of my feelings for you

I guess you always knew it
I think you knew all along

You made me happy sometimes
You brought me joy on occasion

You made me glad
You brought me happiness

But there were times
However, occasionally

You made me feel so bad
You made me experience negative emotions

You made me cry for
You caused me to shed tears

I didn't wanna tell you
I didn't want to confess this to you