I'm Getting Sentimental Over You
Patti Page Lyrics


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Never thought I'd fall, but now I hear love call
I'm getting sentimental over you
Things you say and do, just thrill me through and through
I'm getting sentimental over you

I thought I was happy, I could live without love
Now I must admit, love is all I'm thinking of
Won't you please be kind, and just make up your mind
That you'll be sweet and gentle, be gentle with me




Because I'm sentimental over you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Patti Page’s song “I’m Getting Sentimental Over You” portray a love-struck individual who is surprised by the sudden onset of emotion that they had not experienced before. The listener can relate to the singer’s emotions as they describe the things their love interest do or say that “thrill” them, causing the singer to become “sentimental” or nostalgic over the feelings experienced from this newfound love. The singer acknowledges that they previously believed they could live without love but recognizes that their current state of mind cannot go back to how it was before they fell in love.


The final stanza of the song is a plea for the love interest to reciprocate the feelings and gentle treatment that the singer desires. The tone of the song is tender and pleading, emphasizing the singer’s vulnerable state and their desire for the love interest to take notice and respond with kindness. The lyrics are simple yet effective in expressing the emotions of someone in love, making the song a timeless classic.


Line by Line Meaning

Never thought I'd fall, but now I hear love call
I never expected to fall in love, but now I hear its calling


I'm getting sentimental over you
My emotions are overwhelming me and I'm becoming sentimental towards you


Things you say and do, just thrill me through and through
Your words and actions are exciting and delightful to me


I thought I was happy, I could live without love
I believed I was content without love and could survive alone


Now I must admit, love is all I'm thinking of
I must confess that all my thoughts revolve around love


Won't you please be kind, and just make up your mind
Please be compassionate and decide if you love me or not


That you'll be sweet and gentle, be gentle with me
If you love me, please be kind and understanding towards me


Because I'm sentimental over you
I'm emotional and attached to you, so please handle my feelings with care




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Written by: GEORGE BASSMAN, NED WASHINGTON

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