I Love You so Much It Hurts
Patsy Cline Lyrics
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Darlin, that's why I'm so blue
I'm so afraid to go to bed at night
Afraid of losing you
I love you so much, it hurts me
And there's nothing I can do
I want to hold you my dear, forever and ever
I love you so much, it hurts me
And there's nothing I can do
I want to hold you my dear, forever and ever
I love you so much, it hurts me so
The lyrics of Patsy Cline's "I Love You so Much It Hurts" are a true depiction of a painful, intense and overwhelming love. At first glance, the lyrics might seem simple, almost like a love letter written in a hurry but a closer look reveals that there's more to it. The song is written in a way that emphasizes the songwriter's vulnerability and extreme emotional attachment. The opening line immediately sets the tone, "I love you so much, it hurts me." The phrase suggests that the love is so much for the singer to bear and it's causing an intense emotional pain.
As the song progresses, the lyrics reveal the singer's fear of losing their loved one. The phrase "I'm so afraid to go to bed at night, afraid of losing you" portrays just how much the singer fears their loved one slipping away. The fear is so gripping that it's affecting the singer's psyche and ability to sleep. The phrase "And there's nothing I can do" is repeated twice and emphasizes that the singer is aware that they are powerless to change the situation, making it even more sorrowful.
The chorus of the song is a repetition of the opening line with a slight change in the last phrase. "I love you so much, it hurts me so" drives the message home that the love the singer has for their loved one is so intense that it's causing them physical and psychological pain. The last line, "it hurts me so" is particularly poignant as it sums up the singer's emotional state in just a few words.
Overall, "I Love You so Much It Hurts" is a sentimental, poignant and emotional song that speaks directly to the heart. It portrays a powerful message of just how much love can hurt and cause pain when it is this intense.
Line by Line Meaning
I love you so much, it hurts me
My love for you is so strong that it causes me emotional pain
Darlin, that's why I'm so blue
The intensity of my love for you leaves me feeling sad and dejected
I'm so afraid to go to bed at night
The fear of losing you is so overwhelming that it affects my sleep at night
Afraid of losing you
The thought of losing you is unbearable to me
And there's nothing I can do
Despite my efforts, I cannot control the depth of my love for you
I want to hold you my dear, forever and ever
I desire to keep you close to me and never let you go
I love you so much, it hurts me so
The pain of loving you is so great that it consumes me completely
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Floyd Tillman
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@wvalmostheaven9342
After 33+ years of marriage, this song represents how I still feel about my wife!
@Bizzare-ud2wl
I'm 30 and single rn but really hope I can say this someday, I'm happy for you brother. Big love 😊
@graemesmellie5223
The best female country singer ever
@robertstakes8797
I am 78, My mother
used to sing this to me when I was a little Guy years ago
Thanks for presenting this for
all to hear Blessing
to all in this troubled time
@willieb3765
there is Patsy, then there is everyone else
@tamikoestomo3275
She puts her whole heart and soul into her songs. God bless the Soul of Patsy Cline, who now sings to her fellow Angels.
@teris6360
A women with a heart of love, and putting life aside for that love.
@dennisjones3253
Thank you for sharing your gift, ma chérie💜
@steelmank4771
I have fond memories of hearing my dad plays this on vinyl when I was a youngster. It takes me back to those days. This is a superb recording that gives me goose bumps yet today.
Patsy is an incomparable legend never to be duplicated. RIP Patsy.
@torbjornbrunzell5060
love her voice!