I'm Confessin'
Peggy Lee Lyrics


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I'm confessin' that I love you,
Tell me, do you love me too?
I'm confessin' that I need you,
Honest I do, need you every moment.
In your eyes I read such strange things,
But your lips deny they're true,
Will your answer really change things
Making me blue?

I'm afraid some day you'll leave me,
Saying "can't we still be friends"
If you go, you know you'll grieve me,
All in life on you depends.
Am I guessin' that you love me,




Dreaming dreams of you in vain,
I'm confessin' that I love you, over again.

Overall Meaning

In Peggy Lee's song "I'm Confessin'," the lyrics refer to one person confessing their love to another and seeking a response in return. The first verse and chorus state the person's love and need for the other, as well as their uncertainty about the other's feelings. The second verse expresses the fear of the person being abandoned and the dependency they have on the other. The final lines of the song repeat the confession of love, indicating that the person is willing to continue loving the other despite the uncertainty and fear.


The lyrics of "I'm Confessin'" are very simple in structure and language, yet they convey a deep sense of vulnerability and raw emotion. The repetition of the confession throughout the song emphasizes the intensity of the person's feelings and the importance of the other's response. The use of contrasting images between the eyes and lips of the other person also creates an intriguing sense of ambiguity, highlighting the internal conflict of the person confessing their love.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm confessin' that I love you,
I am revealing that I have strong feelings for you


Tell me, do you love me too?
Can you confirm that you share the same feelings for me?


I'm confessin' that I need you,
I am acknowledging that I cannot live without you


Honest I do, need you every moment.
I am being truthful when I say that I require your presence constantly


In your eyes I read such strange things,
I see a confusing mix of emotions when I look into your eyes


But your lips deny they're true,
However, you deny those emotions when asked directly


Will your answer really change things
Would your response significantly affect our relationship?


Making me blue?
Would it make me sad?


I'm afraid some day you'll leave me,
I am scared that one day you will abandon me


Saying "can't we still be friends"
You will try to salvage the relationship by suggesting friendship


If you go, you know you'll grieve me,
You should understand that your departure will cause me immense pain


All in life on you depends.
My happiness and life seem to be based around your presence


Am I guessin' that you love me,
Do I just think that you have feelings for me?


Dreaming dreams of you in vain,
Are my desires for you unrealistic and impractical?


I'm confessin' that I love you, over again.
I am repeating my declaration of love for you




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HAVEN A. JOHNSON

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Anonymous


on Why Don't You Do Right (Get Me Some Money Too)

Why Don't You Do Right - Casey Abrams - Lyrics
You had plenty money 1922
You let other women make a fool of you
Why don't you do right, like some other men do?

Get out of here and get me some money too?
You're sitting there wondering what it's all about
You ain't got no money, they will throw you out
Why don't you do right, like some other men do?
Get out of here and get me some money too?

Musical Interlude

You had plenty money 1922
You let other women make a fool of you
Why don't you do right, like some other men do?
Get out of here and get me some money too?
Why don't you do right, like some other men do?
Why don't you do right, like some other men do?

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