Do I Love You?
Ronettes (the) Lyrics
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Do I want you by my side
Do I want to run and kiss your lips
Say you're my loving guy, oh oh
(Do I love you) (oh, oh, oh, oh)
(Yes I love you)
Do I need your arms around me
Do I live my life for you
I look in your eyes of blue, oh oh
(Do I love you) (oh, oh, oh, oh)
(Yes I love you)
Oh Oh
And do I need you every minute of the day
And would I die if you should ever go away
And does it mean so much to feel your tender touch
Do I love you (do I love you)
Really Love you (really Love you)
Oh I swear I'm gonna get you if takes me all my life
I'll hope and pray and dream and scheme
'Cause I'm gonna be your wife, oh, oh, (oh, oh, oh, oh)
(Do I love you)
(Yes I love you)
Do I love you
Yes I love you
Do I love you
Yes I love you
Do I love you
Yes I love you
Do I love you
Yes I love you
The Ronettes' song 'Do I Love You' is a classic love song that explores the depths of love and adoration. The singer questions her feelings towards her lover and wonders whether she truly loves him. She asks herself if she wants him by her side, if she wants to run and kiss his lips, and if she lives her life for him. The repetition of the line "Do I love you" emphasizes the singer's confusion and her need for affirmation.
The second verse delves deeper into the singer's emotions, as she asks if she needs her lover every minute of the day, if she would die if he ever left her, and if his tender touch means so much to her. These questions suggest the singer's dependency on her lover and her fear of losing him. The bridge then reveals the singer's determination to be with her lover, as she swears to get him no matter how long it takes.
Overall, the lyrics of 'Do I Love You' showcase the intensity of love, the doubts that come with it, and the desire to hold on to it forever.
Line by Line Meaning
Do I want you for my baby
Do I desire to have you as the father of my children
Do I want you by my side
Do I desire to have you with me always
Do I want to run and kiss your lips
Do I desire to have the opportunity to kiss your lips
Say you're my loving guy, oh oh
Declare that you are my lover
(Do I love you)
Questioning if I love you
(oh, oh, oh, oh)
Expressing emotions
(Yes I love you)
Admitting that I love you
Do I need your arms around me
Is it necessary for me to have your arms around me
Do I live my life for you
Do I exist to make you happy
Do I always feel so warm each time
Do I feel an emotional connection every time
I look in your eyes of blue, oh oh
Expressing emotions when looking into your blue eyes
(Do I love you)
Questioning if I love you
(oh, oh, oh, oh)
Expressing emotions
(Yes I love you)
Admitting that I love you
And do I need you every minute of the day
Is it necessary for me to have you with me every moment of the day
And would I die if you should ever go away
Would it be fatal for me if you leave me
And does it mean so much to feel your tender touch
Is it extremely important to me to feel your gentle touch
Do I love you (do I love you)
Questioning if I love you
Really Love you (really Love you)
Truly Love you
Oh I swear I'm gonna get you if takes me all my life
I am determined to be with you no matter how long it takes
I'll hope and pray and dream and scheme
I will have faith, pray, and plan for us to be together
'Cause I'm gonna be your wife, oh, oh, (oh, oh, oh, oh)
Due to planning and dedication, I am confident that we will be husband and wife
(Do I love you)
Questioning if I love you
(Yes I love you)
Admitting that I love you
Do I love you
Questioning if I love you
Yes I love you
Admitting that I love you
Do I love you
Questioning if I love you
Yes I love you
Admitting that I love you
Do I love you
Questioning if I love you
Yes I love you
Admitting that I love you
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: PETE ANDREOLI, VINCENT JR. PONCIA, PHILLIP SPECTOR
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Ciprino Cruz
Do I want you for my baby
Do I want you by my side
Do I want to run and kiss your lips
Say you're my loving guy, oh oh
(Do I love you) (oh, oh, oh, oh)
(Yes I love you)
Do I need your arms around me
Do I live my life for you
Do I always feel so warm each time
I look in your eyes of blue, oh oh
(Do I love you) (oh, oh, oh, oh)
(Yes I love you)
Oh Oh
And do I need you every minute of the day
And would I die if you should ever go away
And does it mean so much to feel your tender touch
Do I love you (do I love you)
Really Love you (really Love you)
Oh I swear I'm gonna get you if takes me all my life
I'll hope and pray and dream and scheme
'Cause I'm gonna be your wife, oh, oh, (oh, oh, oh, oh)
(Do I love you)
(Yes I love you)
Do I love you
Yes I love you
Do I love you
Yes I love you
Do I love you
Yes I love you
Do I love you
Yes I love you
Raymond Threlkeld
I love this song so much I hate for it end. So, I just play it over and over. It touches me in a profound way!
A Attura
Me too !!
Thomas Downs
Just heard the sad news. That amazing voice of Ronnie has entered eternal rest. We were blessed to be able to enjoy her amazing sound along with her sister and cousin. RIP Ronnie Spector.
Michael Hughes
So did I, Thomas. RIP Ronnie and thanks for the great songs. You are with your sister, Estelle now in Heaven! Neda, I off you my condolences. Please stay well. I'm also sorry to hear that Ronnie had cancer!
harajukuboy20
Omg no! 😭
Michael Martinez
One of my favorite singers in this great group... Their music will definitely live-on... Because it is timeless...
Thomas Downs
@KAREN GRAY What the hell is this all about ? Please explain your comment so that it makes sense.
John Brodowski
This song will be remembered for many years to come. Never will fade away!!
raul macias
My all-time favorite Ronnettes song!
Heavenly!
I love you Ronnie!
Tommie Smith
A CLASSIC!!!!