Richard Elliot is a Scottish-born saxophone player who first found fame as … Read Full Bio ↴Richard Elliot is a Scottish-born saxophone player who first found fame as a member of the funk band Tower of Power. His solo career took off when he remade the Percy Sledge classic "When a Man Loves a Woman" (which had also been remade by Michael Bolton). Other well-known songs include "In the Groove," "Take Your Time," "Crush," "Corner Pocket," and "Sly" (presumably a tribute to Sly Stone), as well as remakes of classic pop songs like "I'm Not in Love" and the Luther Vandross hits "Here and Now" and "Your Secret Love."

Elliot participated with fellow saxophonists Paul Taylor, Gerald Albright and keyboardist Jeff Lorber in the "Grooving for Grover" concert series. The series honored the legacy of the late Grover Washington, Jr., who was a founding father of smooth jazz.

Elliot is best known for his zebra-striped tenor saxophone.

In 2005, Elliot joined trumpeter Rick Braun as they co-founded their own label, ARTizen Music Group. Among the first albums on that label is Elliot's own, Metro Blue.

I'm Not In Love
Richard Elliot Lyrics

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I'm not in love
So don't forget it
It's just a silly phase I'm going through
And just because
I call you up
Don't get me wrong, don't think you've got it made
I'm not in love, no no, it's because..

I like to see you
But then again
That doesn't mean you mean that much to me
So if I call you
Don't make a fuss
Don't tell your friends about the two of us
I'm not in love, no no, it's because..

I keep your picture
Upon the wall
It hides a nasty stain that's lying there
So don't you ask me
To give it back
I know you know it doesn't mean that much to me
I'm not in love, no no, it's because..

Ooh you'll wait a long time for me
Ooh you'll wait a long time
Ooh you'll wait a long time for me
Ooh you'll wait a long time

I'm not in love
So don't forget it
It's just a silly phase I'm going through
And just because I call you up
Don't get me wrong, don't think you've got it made

I'm not in love
I'm not in love

Overall Meaning

Richard Elliot's "I'm Not In Love" is a song about a person who does not want their partner to believe that they are in love with them. The lyrics explain that it's just a phase they are going through and that calling them up does not mean they have a permanent place in their heart. The song starts with the singer repeating that he is not in love, but the repetition seems to be an attempt to convince himself as well as his partner. He acknowledges that he likes seeing his partner, but it does not mean that he has strong feelings for them.

The lyrics continue to reveal that the singer's actions may be misinterpreted by their partner. The singer asks his partner not to make a fuss if he calls and not to tell their friends about them. The singer's apprehension and reluctance to be in a relationship is evident in the line, "I'm not in love, no no, it's because..".

The final verse of the song focuses on the picture of the partner on the singer's wall. The singer admits to keeping their partner's picture, but not because of sentimental reasons. The picture "hides a nasty stain that's lying there," which suggests that the singer is using it to mask something else. In the end, the singer repeats that he is not in love and warns his partner that they will wait a long time for him.

Overall, "I'm Not In Love" is a song about avoiding commitment and expressing uncertainty about one's feelings. The singer repeats that he is not in love, but his actions tell a different story. The song captures the fear and insecurity that may come with falling in love, and how someone may try to avoid it altogether.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm not in love
I do not have romantic feelings for you.

So don't forget it
Don't misunderstand my actions and believe that I love you.

It's just a silly phase I'm going through
I'm not sure what I want, and my feelings may change.

And just because
Despite

I call you up
When I contact you

Don't get me wrong, don't think you've got it made
Do not interpret my actions as a sign of romantic interest.

I'm not in love, no no, it's because..
Once again, I am not in love with you.

I like to see you
I enjoy spending time with you.

But then again
However,

That doesn't mean you mean that much to me
My feelings towards you are not as strong as you may think.

So if I call you
If I reach out to you

Don't make a fuss
Don't respond overly emotionally or dramatically.

Don't tell your friends about the two of us
Keep our interactions private and between us.

I keep your picture
I have a photo of you

Upon the wall
Displayed on my wall

It hides a nasty stain that's lying there
It is covering up a blemish on the wall.

So don't you ask me
Do not request that I

To give it back
Return the picture to you

I know you know it doesn't mean that much to me
You likely understand that this photo is not as significant to me as you may imagine.

Ooh you'll wait a long time for me
I am not interested in engaging in a romantic relationship with you.

I'm not in love
Once again, I am not romantically interested in you.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kassner Associated Publishers Ltd
Written by: Eric Stewart, Graham Gouldman

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