Nilsson Sings Newman
Paul Williams Lyrics

In Paul Williams' song "Nilsson Sings Newman," the lyrics describe a hesitant romance. The singer questions whether their partner loves them or not, and suggests that they wait until the morning to make a decision. The uncertainty in the relationship is highlighted by the lines "You're still undecided about me" and "Let's decide in the morning not now." The mention of specific musicians and composers, such as Schumann, Randy Newman, Nilsson, and Van Heusen, suggests that the two have different tastes and interests. This again emphasizes the potential difficulty of their relationship.

The song is also a tribute to Harry Nilsson, an American singer-songwriter. The title, "Nilsson Sings Newman," refers to Nilsson's album of the same name, which featured songs written by Randy Newman. Paul Williams himself is a prolific songwriter and singer, known for hits such as "Evergreen" and "Rainbow Connection." The lyrics in this song reveal Williams' wit and clever wordplay. The repeated question, "Do you love me babe, do you love me not?" puts a playful twist on the traditional game of "He loves me, he loves me not" played by pulling the petals off a flower.