Making believe
Parton Dolly Lyrics
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It's leaving me alone and so blue
I'll always dream, still I'll never own you
Making believe, its all I can do
Can't hold you close when you're not with me
You're somebody's love, you'll never be mine
Making believe that I'll spend my lifetime
Loving you and making believe
Making believe that I never lost you
But my happy hours are fun and so few
My plans for the future will never come true
Making believe what else can I do
Can't hold you close when you're not with me
You're somebody's love, you'll never be mine
Making believe that I'll spend my lifetime
Loving you and making believe
In Parton Dolly's song, "Making Believe," the singer is lamenting the fact that she cannot be with the person she loves. She is forced to pretend that they are still in love, even though she knows deep down that this is not true. The song expresses the sadness and loneliness that comes from living in a fantasy world where love is just make-believe. The lyrics use vivid imagery, such as "leaving me alone and so blue," and "my happy hours are fun and so few," to convey the singer's feelings of longing and despair.
The first verse suggests that the singer is aware that the person she loves belongs to someone else. She says, "Can't hold you close when you're not with me, you're somebody's love, you'll never be mine." This suggests that the singer knows that she cannot have what she truly wants, which is the love of the person she desires. The second verse reinforces this idea by suggesting that the singer has lost the person she loves, but is still holding on to the hope that they will be together one day. She says, "Making believe that I never lost you, but my happy hours are fun and so few."
Overall, "Making Believe" is a heartbreaking song that expresses the depth of pain that comes from unrequited love.
Line by Line Meaning
Making believe that you still love me
Pretending that you still have feelings for me
It's leaving me alone and so blue
This act of pretending is causing me to feel isolated and sad
I'll always dream, still I'll never own you
Although I may fantasize about being with you, I know it can never be a reality
Making believe, its all I can do
I have no other choice but to continue this act of pretending
Can't hold you close when you're not with me
I cannot physically be with you when you're with someone else
You're somebody's love, you'll never be mine
You belong to someone else, and I know I can never have you
Making believe that I'll spend my lifetime
I will continue to hold onto this illusion for the rest of my life
Loving you and making believe
Even though my love for you is real, I know that pretending is the only way to keep it alive
Making believe that I never lost you
Trying to forget that you are no longer mine
But my happy hours are fun and so few
I hardly ever experience joy and happiness anymore
My plans for the future will never come true
I know that any plans I had involving you will never become a reality
Making believe what else can I do
Pretending is my only option
Can't hold you close when you're not with me
I cannot physically be with you when you're with someone else
You're somebody's love, you'll never be mine
You belong to someone else, and I know I can never have you
Making believe that I'll spend my lifetime
I will continue to hold onto this illusion for the rest of my life
Loving you and making believe
Even though my love for you is real, I know that pretending is the only way to keep it alive
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jimmy Work
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@pi286
Im 28, never gave Dolly a chance…thought she just had a ‘country accent’… well I stayed up until 3am binging listening to Dollys songs… and WOW. Her voice made me cry… simply perfection. 😊😊
@alwaysjeasus
Should try lyreta Lynn she is as good if not better
@nathaliebresson9976
Makes me cry...incredible voice
@judedokey2909
I really love everything about you more especially your angelic voice. No one can beat you in terms of voice. Supernatural
@MoJoPiano
I think Miss Kitty Wells would highly approve of Dolly's rendition of her big 1955 hit. Thanks and FIVE STARS!
@stellalovell7431
She still got it love her
@nickjackson3272
You either love it or hate it. To those of you that hate it shame on you. Got to love Dolly Parton love it for ever still listening in 2018
@dustinlongie1102
Such a Beautiful song💞💞💞💞
@UMBAH22KAS
love this song
@TheRobric01
this is Great!!!!