I Honestly Love You
Olivia Newton-John Lyrics
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A little more than I should
We both know I got somewhere else to go
But I got something to tell you
That I never thought I would
But I believe you really ought to know
I honestly love you
You don't have to answer
I see it in your eyes
Maybe it was better left unsaid
But this is pure and simple
And you must realise
That it's coming from my heart
And not my head
I love you
I honestly love you
I'm not trying to make you feel uncomfortable
I'm not trying to make you anything at all
But this feeling doesn't come along everyday
And you shouldn't blow the chance
When you've got the chance to say
I love you
(I love you)
I honestly love you
If we both were born in another place and time
This moment might be ending in a kiss
But there you are with yours
And here I am with mine
So I guess we'll just be leaving it at this
I love you
I honestly love you
I honestly love you
The lyrics to Olivia Newton-John's song I Honestly Love You are heartfelt and speak to unrequited love. The singer acknowledges that they hang around more than they should, and that they both know they have somewhere else to go. However, the singer has something important to tell the other person, something that they never thought they would say. The singer loves the other person, truly and deeply, and believes that they need to know how the singer feels.
The song's chorus is simple but powerful, repeating the phrase "I love you, I honestly love you." The singer knows that the other person may not be able to reciprocate those feelings, but they can't keep them to themselves any longer. They see something in the other person's eyes that suggests they may feel the same way, but the singer also acknowledges that maybe it would have been better left unsaid.
In the final verse, the singer imagines a different scenario, where they are born in a different time and place and the moment ends in a kiss. But they both have their own lives now, and so the singer understands that they have to leave it at this. It's a bittersweet ending to a beautiful and honest confession of love.
Line by Line Meaning
Maybe I hang around here
Perhaps I spend too much time with you
A little more than I should
A bit beyond what's reasonable
We both know I got somewhere else to go
We're aware that I have other duties to attend to
But I got something to tell you
There's something I need to share with you
That I never thought I would
Something I never expected to reveal
But I believe you really ought to know
But I think you have a right to know
I love you
I have feelings of romantic love for you
I honestly love you
My love is genuine and heartfelt
You don't have to answer
You don't need to respond
I see it in your eyes
I can perceive your reaction from your expressions
Maybe it was better left unsaid
Perhaps it would have been wiser not to mention it
But this is pure and simple
However, this feeling is pure and sincere
And you must realise
You should be aware
That it's coming from my heart
That this emotion is coming from the depth of my feelings
And not my head
Not a product of my logic, but my heart
I'm not trying to make you feel uncomfortable
I'm not attempting to put you in a difficult position
I'm not trying to make you anything at all
I don't have any agenda beyond expressing my feelings
But this feeling doesn't come along everyday
However, these emotions are not a usual occurrence
And you shouldn't blow the chance
So, you shouldn't miss this opportunity
When you've got the chance to say
When the chance to reveal your emotions arises
If we both were born in another place and time
If we were in a different time and place
This moment might be ending in a kiss
This moment may have ended with a romantic gesture
But there you are with yours
But you have someone special in your life
And here I am with mine
And I have someone special in my life too
So I guess we'll just be leaving it at this
So, this is how things stand between us.
I honestly love you
I honestly love you
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Peter W Allen, Jeff Barry
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jessicacosentino1772
Listening to this on the day she passed. I am sobbing!!!! Rest in Beautiful Peace Olivia. Often copied but never duplicated. You were truly one of a kind. Your fans honestly love you too!!!!
@crashers17
😭😭😭😭💔💔💔💔💔
@michaelrawcliffe5890
Teary eyed too watching this beautiful song by a wonderful, beautiful lady.
You're so right we honestly love her.
Rest in peace sweet Olivia ❤ 💔 ❤
@margueritegastanaga5156
Mr too.
@WhileMyGuineaPigGentlyWheeks
Beautifully said
@tompavlovic8968
I’ve got tears in my eyes as well Such a Beautiful Person 🙏😇🕯🥲❤️❤️
@annod6
RIP Olivia. You were a classy, talented and dignified woman who will never be forgotten. Known not only for your singing talent but your support of animal rights, breast cancer research and many other humanitarian causes. RIP sweetheart ❤️🇦🇺
@michaelrawcliffe5890
Here here. Touching words for a beautiful lady who did so much and brightened the world with her beauty talent, love and generosity.
RIP sweet Olivia ❤ 💔 ❤
@abushaheed875
I'm sobbing when I read
"RIP sweetheart".
@beaumichael6359
She was a beautiful and talented singer and actress. We will never forget her. RIP Olivia, we honestly love you.