In 1981, Cetera released his first solo album on Warner Bros. Records. The album was a commercial failure, which Cetera has attributed to Warner Bros.' refusal to promote him as a solo artist out of fear that he would leave Chicago, who had only recently signed with the label.
In 1985, Cetera was interested in recording another solo album. He had stated his lack of interest for the extensive touring schedule of the band. When the 17 Tour concluded in late-April 1985, Chicago's management, along with several members of the band, had expressed a desire to book another tour for that summer and start work on the next Chicago album.
Cetera insisted that they take a break from touring so that he could concentrate on a solo album and spend more time with his family. After the band rejected his offer to stay in the band while recording a solo album, it was announced that Cetera and Chicago would go their separate ways in July 1985.
Almost immediately, Cetera continued his streak of success. His first single, "Glory of Love" (the theme to the movie The Karate Kid, Part II), was a US No. 1 hit in 1986, and achieved similar success throughout the world.
He has many hits, such as:
1982 - "Livin' In The Limelight" #6 (Mainstream Rock) US
1986 - "Glory of Love" #1 US, #1 (Adult Contemporary) US, #3 UK (also appears on the soundtrack to The Karate Kid, Part II)
1986 - "The Next Time I Fall" (with Amy Grant) #1 US, #1 (Adult Contemporary) US, #78 UK
1987 - "Only Love Knows Why" #24 (Adult Contemporary) US
1987 - "I Wasn't the One (Who Said Goodbye)" (with Agnetha Fältskog) #93 US, #19 (Adult Contemporary) US
1988 - "One Good Woman" #4 US, #1 (Adult Contemporary) US, #82 UK
1992 - "Restless Heart" #35 US, #1 (Adult Contemporary) US
1993 - "Even A Fool Can See" #68 US, #3 (Adult Contemporary) US
1995 - "(I Wanna Take) Forever Tonight" (with Crystal Bernard) #86 US, #22 (Adult Contemporary) US
1997 - "Do You Love Me That Much" #6 (Adult Contemporary) US
Do You Love Me That Much
Peter Cetera Lyrics
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Just to watch you sleep, hear each breath you take.
When the morning lights your face,
I just want to hold you, and forget the day.
I live and breathe your every touch
Do you love me, do you love me, do you love me that much?
When you look at me across the crowded room,
I hang on every word that leaves your lips,
Anticipate the moment when I feel your kiss.
Enough of you is not enough.
Do you love me, do you love me, do you love me that much?
For so long, I've been trying to believe,
That someday, you'll fall as deep as me.
But it's just not there, love isn't always fair.
Would you want the best for me,
And I hope I find the kind of love you can't feel for me.
Could you find it in your heart,
To end this thing right now before it's gone too far
Let me go and give me up
Do you love me, do you love me, do you love me that much?
Do you love me that much?
The lyrics to Peter Cetera's song "Do You Love Me That Much" paint the picture of someone hopelessly in love with their partner. The singer speaks of laying awake at night just to watch their partner sleep and feeling the urge to hold them when the morning comes. Every touch from their partner is essential to the singer's well-being, and they need to know if their love is reciprocated with the question "Do you love me that much?"
The second verse suggests that the singer wants to be alone with their partner when they catch their gaze across a crowded room. The singer hangs on every word their partner says and looks forward to their kiss. However, the following lyrics reveal that the singer is struggling with unrequited love. They have been trying to believe that their partner will fall as deeply in love with them, but sadly, love isn't always fair.
The song culminates in the singer asking their partner to let them go and give them up if they do not love them as much as they are in love with them. The lyrics suggest that the singer wants to move on with their life rather than continue to pine after someone who does not feel the same way.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes at night I lay awake, Just to watch you sleep, hear each breath you take.
I often lie awake at night, simply to admire you while you're sleeping and listen to your every breath.
When the morning lights your face, I just want to hold you, and forget the day.
As soon as I see you in the morning, I have an overwhelming desire to hold you tightly and forget about everything else.
I live and breathe your every touch Do you love me, do you love me, do you love me that much?
Your touch means everything to me, and I wonder if you feel the same intensity of love towards me.
When you look at me across the crowded room, Suddenly I want to be alone with you.
Whenever you glance at me from across a room full of people, I feel a sudden urge to be alone with you.
I hang on every word that leaves your lips, Anticipate the moment when I feel your kiss.
I pay close attention to everything you say, eagerly awaiting the moment when I'll be able to kiss you.
Enough of you is not enough. Do you love me, do you love me, do you love me that much?
I never feel like I have enough of your love and affection, and I question whether or not you feel the same way about me.
For so long, I've been trying to believe, That someday, you'll fall as deep as me. But it's just not there, love isn't always fair.
I've held onto the hope that one day you'll love me as deeply as I love you, but I'm starting to realize that's not necessarily going to happen. Love doesn't always work out the way we want it to.
Would you want the best for me, And I hope I find the kind of love you can't feel for me.
I hope that even if you don't love me in the way I want you to, you still want nothing but happiness and success for me. And I reassure you that I'll continue to search for a love that you can't provide.
Could you find it in your heart, To end this thing right now before it's gone too far Let me go and give me up
If you don't truly love me, could you find the strength to end this now before it becomes even more painful for both of us? I'm prepared to let go if that's what you need.
Do you love me, do you love me, do you love me that much?
The question that repeats throughout the song, wondering if the subject of the song truly loves the singer with the same intensity they feel towards them.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: WILLIAM SOULE ROBINSON, LIZ HENGBER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Deborah Marchese
No one sings like Peter. His voice is like butter!
Dorothy F. Kauga
You are awesome Peter Cetera...listening to your songs takes me to places where I don't know exist. Thank you for being the greatest artist of all time.
Aznorsha SyMokhtar
me too... truly, truly...
Ngetich Patrick
Sure
Rhonda Brumley
Such a beautiful voice!!
tommie yang
One of the best singers of all time.
Keith Lumelay
yeah, avid fan of him..
denise ryder
Feel the same way
Chicago Music Fan
Amen to that. Can’t get any better than Peter Cetera.
Jessie M
True!