Olivia Newton-John sings the song in the film Xanadu, as a vocal on a record presented as a Glenn Miller band performance. The song is largely background to Danny and Sonny talking, and unfortunately does not appear on the Xanadu soundtrack album, but it can be found as the b-side of her single "Suddenly".
You Made Me Love You
Olivia Newton-John 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 to Olivia Newton-John's song "You Made Me Love You" tell a story of a love that began unexpectedly and deepened over time. The singer was happy on their own when the person they are singing to came into their life and caused them to fall in love. The love grew stronger until the singer built their world around this person and relied on them for happiness. However, the singer is unsure if this person loves them back and they long for clarity. They request that if this person loves them, they let them know, and if they don't, they set them free. The singer pleads for the chains that are keeping them in love to be taken away.
This song speaks to the vulnerability and uncertainty that can come with falling in love. It portrays the fear of unrequited love and the desire for clarity in a relationship. The singer is willing to let go of this love if it is not truly reciprocated, which shows a strong sense of self-worth and the importance of finding someone who loves you back. Overall, the lyrics convey a complex mix of emotions that many can relate to in their own experiences with love.
Line by Line Meaning
You came when I was happy in your sunshine
You appeared when I was already content with my life
I grew to love you more, each passing day
Over time, my feelings for you intensified
Before too long I'd built my world around you
Eventually, my life revolved around you and I based my decisions around us being together
And I prayed you'd love enough of me to stay
I hoped that you would reciprocate my feelings and choose to stay with me
If you love me, let me know, if you don't, then let me go
Please tell me the truth about your feelings for me, because I cannot handle not knowing where I stand with you
I can't take another minute of the day without you in it
I miss you so much that even a single moment without you is unbearable
If you love me, let it be, if you don't, then set me free
If you truly love me, then be with me. If not, please allow me to move on and find someone who does love me
Take the chains away that keep me loving you
Allow me to let go of my feelings for you so that I can move forward with my life
The arms that open wide to hold me closer
Your embrace that makes me feel loved and safe
The hands that run their fingers through my hair
Your touch that is gentle and comforting
The smile that says, "Hello, it's good to see you"
The way you greet me with warmth and happiness
Anytime I turn around to find you there
You are always present in my life, constantly on my mind
It's this and so much more that makes me love you
The combination of all your positive attributes is what makes me love you so much
What else can I do to make you see
I am desperate to make you understand the depth of my love for you
You know you have whatever's mine to give you
You have my heart and everything that comes along with it
But a love affair for one can never be
I cannot sustain a relationship on my own, it requires effort and feelings from both parties
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: John Henry Rostill
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@sooon4123
I've been worry all day long
Don't know if I'm right or wrong
I just can't help what I say
Your love make me speak this way
Why,oh why should I feel blue
once I used to laugh at you
but now I'm cryin'
No use denyin'
but no one else but you what do
You made me love you
I didn't wnat to do it
I didn't wnat to do it
You made me want you
And all the time you knew it
I guess you've always knew it
You made me happy sometimes
You made me glad
But there were times, dear
You made me feel so bad
You made me sigh for
I didn't wanna tell ya
I didn't wanna tell ya
I want some love, that's true
Yes I do,'Deed I do
You know I do
Gimme, gimme what I cry for
You know you've got the kind of kisses
That I'd die for
You know
You made me love you
@Shteve67
They really cut corners on this soundtrack. They need to put out an expanded version with ALL the songs from the movie on it.
R.I.P., Olivia. The world is weeping at the loss of you.
@ronmartens8535
Agreed
this track has been sorely missing from my life for 44 years.
@TheSilvergold45
I just loved Olivia.
SHE WAS SENSATIONAL !!
I MISS HER SO BAD.
ALWAYS WILL BE A HUGE FAN OF HERS..
A lot sadder world with Olivia not with us anymore😢
@cleejackson7875
Dear Olivia, you made the world love you and we were more than glad to do it and now that you're gone, you're making the world miss you. R.I.P.❤😇
@Fashionista1k
R.I.P., Olivia. The world is weeping at the loss of you.
@hardv8
R.I.P. Olivia Newton-John....such a loss to the world.
@sharonhuthnance1100
Soo beautiful they both sound great together Olivia Newton John sings like a ANGEL so sweet her voice is.🌹
@gabrielofficial7859
You made us all love you Olivia 💗
@SamuelBoreas
I loved Xanadu as teenager and always wanted to hear the full version of this and the song that was playing before she sings Xanadu, thank god for the net.
@TLEngle
I love this song version , Perfect