People Will Say We're in Love
Nelson Riddle Lyrics
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Why do the neighbors chatter all day, behind their doors?
I know a way to prove what they say is quite untrue.
Here is the gist, a practical list of "donts" for you.
Don't throw bouquets at me
Don't please my folks too much
Don't laugh at my jokes too muchPeople will say we're in love!
Don't sigh and gaze at me
Your sighs are so like mine
Your eyes mustn't glow like mine
People will say we're in love!
Don't start collecting things
Give me my rose and my glove.
Sweetheart they're suspecting things
People will say we're in love.
Don't praise my charm too much
Don't look so vain with me
Don't stand in the rain with me
People will say we're in love!
Don't take my arm too much
Don't keep your hand in mine
Your hand feels so grand in mine
People will say we're in love!
Don't dance all night with me
Till the stars fade from above.
They'll see it's alright with me
People will say we're in love.
The lyrics to Nelson Riddle's song "People Will Say We're in Love" capture the perspective of two individuals who are aware that their actions and behavior towards each other may be misinterpreted by others. They question why people create stories and gossip about their relationship, and express a desire to defy these assumptions.
The song begins with questions about why others link their names together and gossip behind closed doors. The singers are confident that they can prove the rumors wrong and present a practical list of "donts" for each other. They advise each other not to throw bouquets, not to please their families too much, and not to laugh at jokes or sigh and gaze at each other excessively. They recognize that even small gestures and expressions can be misinterpreted, leading others to believe that they are in love.
The song continues with further advice, such as not to collect things, not to praise each other's charm too much, and not to stand in the rain together. They emphasize the need to avoid actions that could further fuel speculation. Despite all the cautionary steps, they understand that people will still gossip and assume they are in love, but they ultimately decide to disregard these judgments. The song ends with an acknowledgment that the singers are willing to dance and be together, regardless of what others may say.
Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of frustration and humor about the tendency of people to invent stories and make assumptions about others' relationships. The singers recognize the challenge of navigating others' perceptions while also asserting their independence and embracing their connection.
Line by Line Meaning
Why do they think up stories that link my name with yours?
Why do people make up stories that connect my name to yours?
Why do the neighbors chatter all day, behind their doors?
Why do the neighbors gossip all day, hiding behind closed doors?
I know a way to prove what they say is quite untrue.
I have a plan to demonstrate that what they say is completely false.
Here is the gist, a practical list of "donts" for you.
Here are some practical guidelines for you to follow.
Don't throw bouquets at me
Please don't praise me excessively.
Don't please my folks too much
Avoid trying too hard to impress my family.
Don't laugh at my jokes too much
Refrain from laughing excessively at my jokes.
People will say we're in love!
If you ignore these guidelines, people will assume we are in love.
Don't sigh and gaze at me
Try not to sigh and stare at me longingly.
Your sighs are so like mine
Your sighs resemble mine.
Your eyes mustn't glow like mine
Make sure your eyes don't look as enamored as mine.
People will say we're in love!
If people observe these similarities, they will assume we are in love.
Don't start collecting things
Avoid showing an interest in collecting items together.
Give me my rose and my glove.
Just give me back the rose and glove I gave you.
Sweetheart they're suspecting things
Beloved, others are beginning to suspect something.
People will say we're in love.
If they notice these suspicions, people will assume we are in love.
Don't praise my charm too much
Avoid excessively complimenting my charm.
Don't look so vain with me
Try not to appear too self-absorbed when you're with me.
Don't stand in the rain with me
Don't stand in the rain together with me.
People will say we're in love!
If we engage in these behaviors, people will assume we are in love.
Don't take my arm too much
Avoid holding my arm too often.
Don't keep your hand in mine
Don't hold my hand for prolonged periods of time.
Your hand feels so grand in mine
The feeling of your hand in mine is wonderful.
People will say we're in love!
If people notice this connection, they will assume we are in love.
Don't dance all night with me
Let's not dance together all night long.
Till the stars fade from above.
Until the stars disappear from the sky.
They'll see it's alright with me
Others will see that I am okay with it.
People will say we're in love.
If they witness our closeness, people will assume we are in love.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Oscar Hammerstein Ii, Richard Rodgers
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