Silly Love Songs
Paul McCartney & Wings Lyrics


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You'd think that people would've had enough of silly love songs
But I look around me and I see it isn't so
Some people wanna fill the world with silly love songs
And what's wrong with that?
I'd like to know
'Cause here I go again

I love you
I love you
I love you
I love you

I can't explain, the feeling's plain to me (I love you)
Now can't you see?
Ah, she gave me more, she gave it all to me (I love you)
Now can't you see?
What's wrong with that?
I need to know
'Cause here I go again

I love you
I love you

Love doesn't come in a minute
Sometimes it doesn't come at all
I only know that when I'm in it
It isn't silly, love isn't silly, love isn't silly at all, yeah, yeah

How can I tell you about my loved one?
How can I tell you about my loved one?
How can I tell you about my loved one? (I love you)
How can I tell you about my loved one? (I love you)

I love you
I love you
I love you (I can't explain, the feeling's plain to me, say can't you see?)
I love you (ah, he gave me more, he gave it all to me, say can't you see?)
I love you (I can't explain, the feeling's plain to me, say can't you see?)
I love you (ah, he gave me more, he gave it all to me, say can't you see?)
I love you (I can't explain, the feeling's plain to me, say can't you see)
I love you (ah, he gave me more, he gave it all to me, say can't you see)

You'd think that people would've had enough of silly love songs
But I look around me and I see it isn't so, oh, no




Some people wanna fill the world with silly love songs
And what's wrong with that?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Paul McCartney & Wings's song Silly Love Songs reveal the artist's reflection on the perception of love songs in the world. The opening line, "You'd think that people would've had enough of silly love songs," suggests that society might be tired of love songs. However, Paul McCartney disagrees, and he points out in the following line that it isn't so. In his opinion, people still enjoy and crave love songs.


He then asks, "What's wrong with that? I'd like to know," to emphasize his view that love songs are not 'silly' and have value. The chorus repeats the phrase "I love you," signifying the universal language spoken by everyone in love. The subsequent stanza emphasizes that love is not easy and can take time to develop. Still, once someone experiences love, it is not silly at all.


Overall, the song's message is that love songs have an important place in society as they reflect the universality of love and the power it holds.


Line by Line Meaning

You'd think that people would've had enough of silly love songs
It seems like everyone would be tired of hearing love songs, but that's not the case.


But I look around me and I see it isn't so
When I observe, I see that people still love to hear and share love songs.


Some people wanna fill the world with silly love songs
There are people who want to spread happiness by creating and sharing love songs.


And what's wrong with that?
Why would anyone have a problem with spreading love and joy through music?


I'd like to know
I am curious to find out why some people are against love songs.


'Cause here I go again
But regardless of what others think, I will continue to create and share love songs.


I love you
A simple and powerful expression of love.


Love doesn't come in a minute
True love takes time to develop and is not something that can be rushed.


Sometimes it doesn't come at all
Unfortunately, love is not always reciprocated or returned.


I only know that when I'm in it
When I experience love, I know it without a doubt.


It isn't silly, love isn't silly, love isn't silly at all, yeah, yeah
Love is not something to be laughed at or dismissed, it is real and meaningful.


How can I tell you about my loved one?
I want to express my feelings of love and affection for someone special.


I love you (I can't explain, the feeling's plain to me, say can't you see?)
My love for you is so overwhelming that words cannot even describe it.


I love you (ah, he gave me more, he gave it all to me, say can't you see?)
My partner has given me so much love and affection that I am compelled to share it with the world.


I love you (I can't explain, the feeling's plain to me, say can't you see?)
My love for you transcends language and logic, it is simply there and undeniable.


I love you (ah, he gave me more, he gave it all to me, say can't you see?)
My partner has given me so much love and affection that it overflows and spills out into the world.


I love you (I can't explain, the feeling's plain to me, say can't you see)
Love is not a concept that can be fully explained or rationalized, it is something that is felt and experienced.


I love you (ah, he gave me more, he gave it all to me, say can't you see)
My partner's love has enriched my life and has inspired me to share my own love with the world.


You'd think that people would've had enough of silly love songs
At first glance, it may seem like there are already too many songs about love.


But I look around me and I see it isn't so, oh, no
However, when I actually observe the world and the people in it, I see how much love is still needed and appreciated.


And what's wrong with that?
There is no harm in creating and sharing love songs, as it only spreads more love and positivity in the world.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Linda McCartney, Paul James McCartney

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@excelerater

Happy Valentine's Day 2024...

@plasticryan

One of the catchiest basslines ever. R.I.P to Denny Laine.

@cocoaorange1

I was only 7 when this came out, what memories. RIP Mr. Laine.

@Lee-df3ye

Paul was bass on Silly Love Songs, Denny was piano.

@plasticryan

@@Lee-df3ye I am aware, can we not still celebrate and remember his memory?

@Lee-df3ye

Of course we can 🙏🏽 I meant nothing negatively to his honor RIP

@user-io7cq2wm5u

Он не умер для меня. Я сам на басу играю. Он будет жить, пока мы слушаем его песни!!!

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@tl4340

That "lead bass" line makes the song. Just melodic and brilliant.

@LaurelCanyon1969

There should be an extra 'thumbs-up' available just for the bass on this song 🎸

@theviniso

While that's certainly true I think that sax is a close second in importance.

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