It's Only Make Believe
Lynn Anderson Lyrics
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But myself I can't deceive oh I know it's only make believe
My one and only prayer is that some day you'll care
My hopes my dreams come true my one and only you
No one will ever know how much I love you so
My only prayer will be some day you'll care for me but it's only make believe
My hopes my dreams come true my life I give for you
My heart or wedding ring my all my everything
My plans my hopes my schemes you are my everything but it's only make believe
My one and only prayer is that some day you'll care
My hopes my dreams come true my one and only you
No one will ever know how much I love you so
My only prayer will be some day you'll care for me but it's only make believe
Lynn Anderson's song "It's Only Make Believe" is a poignant ballad about unrequited love. The singer of the song acknowledges that their love interest doesn't actually care for them and that all of their interactions are just pretend. They express a fervent hope that someday the person they love will reciprocate their feelings, but they understand that it's unlikely to happen.
The lyrics are filled with deep emotion and longing. The singer's desperation is palpable as they express their love and devotion to someone who doesn't really see them at all. Despite the pain they're experiencing, they continue to hold out hope that things will change.
Overall, this song is a powerful exploration of the complexities of unrequited love. It's a reminder that not all relationships are equal - sometimes one person's feelings aren't shared by the other person. But even in the face of rejection, it's possible to hold onto hope and keep loving someone from afar.
Line by Line Meaning
People see us everywhere they all think you really care
People around us think that you are really in love with me.
But myself I can't deceive oh I know it's only make believe
But I cannot lie to myself, I know that our love is just an act.
My one and only prayer is that some day you'll care
All I pray for is that someday you will truly love me.
My hopes my dreams come true my one and only you
I hope and dream that you will be mine forever.
No one will ever know how much I love you so
Nobody will ever understand the extent of my love for you.
My only prayer will be some day you'll care for me but it's only make believe
Although I hope that you will love me someday, I know deep down that our love is just a fantasy.
My hopes my dreams come true my life I give for you
I am willing to give everything for our love to come true.
My heart or wedding ring my all my everything
I am willing to give you my heart, my everything including my wedding ring.
My heart I can't control you lure my very soul
You have captured my heart and soul, I cannot control my love for you.
My plans my hopes my schemes you are my everything but it's only make believe
You are the center of all my plans, and dreams, but I know that they are just imaginary.
My one and only prayer is that some day you'll care
I still hope that someday you will truly love me.
My hopes my dreams come true my one and only you
All I wish for is that you will be mine forever.
No one will ever know how much I love you so
Nobody will ever understand how deeply I love you.
My only prayer will be some day you'll care for me but it's only make believe
Although a part of me still hopes that you will love me for real, I know that it is just wishful thinking.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Conway Twitty, Jack Nance
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