If You Love Me
Newton John Olivia Lyrics
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I grew to love you more each passing day
Before too long, I built my world around you
And I prayed you'd love enough of me to stay
If you love me, let me know
If you don't, then let me go
I can't take another minute
If you love me, let it be
If you don't, then set me free
Take the chains away
That keep me loving you
If you love me, let me know
If you don't, then let me go
I can't take another minute
Of a day without you in it
If you love me, let it be
If you don't, then set me free
Take the chains away
That keep me loving you
Oh, take the chains away
That keep me loving you
The lyrics of Newton John Olivia's song "If You Love Me" are about a woman who has fallen deeply in love with someone who may not feel the same way about her. The song starts off by describing how the woman was happy in her own world but then the person she loved came into her life and she fell deeper in love with each passing day. She built her world around that person and hoped that they would stay with her forever.
In the chorus, the woman expresses her frustration and uncertainty about the relationship. She pleads with the person to let her know if they truly love her or not. She can't live without the person but at the same time, she can't take the heartbreak of being in a one-sided relationship. She asks for freedom from the chains that keep her loving the other person so obsessively.
The rest of the song talks about the various things the person does to show their affection towards her such as opening their arms to hold her, running their fingers through her hair and the smile that always greets her. The woman admits that there is nothing she wouldn't give to show her love for the other person but a love affair can never be one-sided.
Overall, the lyrics of "If You Love Me" express the emotions of someone who is deeply in love but also feels uncertain and vulnerable about the other person's feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
You came when I was happy in your sunshine
You entered my life when I was already content and happy.
I grew to love you more, each passing day
As time passed, my love for you continued to grow stronger and deeper.
Before too long I'd built my world around you
Without even realizing it, my life became centered around you and our relationship.
And I prayed you'd love enough of me to stay
I hoped that the love I was giving you would be enough to make you stay with me.
If you love me, let me know, if you don't, then let me go
If you truly love me, please tell me so I can be sure of your feelings. But if you don't love me, please don't hold onto me and let me go.
I can't take another minute of the day without you in it
Your absence from my life is unbearable and every moment without you feels like an eternity.
If you love me, let it be, if you don't, then set me free
If you have feelings for me, please let them be known. But if you don't love me, please don't keep me trapped in a loveless situation.
Take the chains away that keep me loving you
Remove the emotional bonds that keep me attached to you.
The arms that open wide to hold me closer
Your embrace is a source of comfort and security for me.
The hands that run their fingers through my hair
The gentle touch of your hands through my hair is calming and intimate.
The smile that says, 'Hello, it's good to see you'
Your smile brings joy and happiness to my heart whenever I see you.
Anytime I turn around to find you there
No matter where I am or what I'm doing, I always hope to see you by my side.
It's this and so much more that makes me love you
Your presence in my life and all the things that come with it are the reasons I love you.
What else can I do to make you see
I am willing to do anything to make you understand the depth of my feelings for you.
You know you have whatever's mine to give you
I am willing to give you everything that I have to offer in terms of love and affection.
But a love affair for one can never be
I can't continue to love you if my feelings are not reciprocated. A one-sided love affair is unsustainable.
Oh, take the chains away that keep me loving you
Once again, I urge you to let go of me if you don't feel the same way about me. Please don't hold me back from finding true love.
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Written by: John Henry Rostill
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"If You Love Me, Let Me Know"
You came when I was happy in your sunshine
I grew to love you more each passing day
Before too long I built my world around you
And I prayed you'd love enough of me to stay
If you love me let me know
If you don't then let me go
I can't take another minute
Of a day without you in it
If you love me let it be
If you don't then set me free
Take the chains away
That keep me loving you
The arms that open wide to hold me closer
The hands that run their fingers through my hair
The smile that says "hello, it's good to see you"
Anytime I turn around to find you there
It's this and so much more that make me love you
What else can I do to make you see
You know you have whatever's mine to give you
But a love affair for one can never be
If you love me let me know
If you don't then let me go
I can't take another minute
Of a day without you in it
If you love me let it be
If you don't then set me free
Take the chains away
That keep me loving you
Take the chains away
That keep me loving you
Loving you
@riameiknight6185
Who is listening in 2024...let me know.
@gndaubs
She passed away today. So sad for her family and all of us fans of hers.
Thank you, Olivia, for how beautifully you sang and how much joy you brought to our lives. We will miss you! π
@forcewielder2000
Yes, came here after hearing the news of her passing on the radio. RIP, Olivia! Know that there are many of who will always love you and wished we could have let you know in person!
@zxccxz164
this is UNBELIEVABLE awesome song......terribly sad at her passing
@carolinapandies
This loss hurts more than Patrick Swayze β¦ πππ
@michaeljohnson-sd4yo
Amen
@loriworpell2259
She was and Angel! RIP Olivia π
@johntyler5730
The world was a much better place due to Olivia Newton-John being in it. A beautiful woman with an amazing voice. I've loved her songs for the past 40 years. RIP. You will be missed.
@stevennovak5897
Amen
@DSE233
Couldn't have said it any better myself. Thank u.π₯π’