Once I Loved
Rosemary Clooney/John Pizarell Lyrics
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All I'd want you to know
If I loved you, words wouldn't come in an easy way
'Round in circles I'd go
Longin' to tell you, but afraid and shy
I'd let my golden chances pass me by
Soon you'd leave me
Never, never to know
How I'd love you
If I loved you
The lyrics in the song Once I Loved talk about the struggles of confessing one's love to someone. The first line "If I loved you, time and again I would try to say" sets the tone for the song as the singer expresses their longing to tell the person they love how they truly feel. However, the second line, "all I'd want you to know" highlights that the singer doesn't just want to express their feelings for the sake of it, but also to ensure that the person they love understands the depth of their emotion.
The following lines, "If I loved you, words wouldn't come in an easy way. 'Round in circles I'd go," further emphasize the struggle to convey emotions through words. The singer is unable to find the right words to express their love, which often leads them to repeat themselves or get lost in their thoughts. The line "Longin' to tell you, but afraid and shy" indicates that the singer may not have the courage to confess their feelings, despite their ardent desire to do so. They may be afraid of rejection, or they may not want to ruin the relationship they have with the person they love.
Line by Line Meaning
If I loved you, time and again I would try to say
If I truly loved you, I'd make multiple attempts to express my feelings
All I'd want you to know
Everything I wish to convey
If I loved you, words wouldn't come in an easy way
It would be difficult for me to express my emotions through language
'Round in circles I'd go
I'd be indecisive, going back and forth in thought
Longin' to tell you, but afraid and shy
I desire to reveal my feelings, but I'm too scared and timid
I'd let my golden chances pass me by
I'd miss my opportunities to confess my affection
Soon you'd leave me
Eventually, you'd depart from my presence
Off you would go in the midst of day
Departing during daylight hours
Never, never to know
Without the knowledge of my adoration
How I'd love you
The intensity of my romantic attraction towards you
If I loved you
The hypothetical scenario of truly having amorous feelings towards you
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Oscar II Hammerstein, Richard Rodgers
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Once I loved,
And I gave so much love to this love,
It was the world to me.
Once I cried,
At the thought I was foolish and proud,
And let you say goodbye.
Then one day,
From my infinite sadness you came,
And brought me love again.
Now I know,
That no matter whatever befalls,
I'll never let you go.
I will hold you close,
Make you stay.
Because love,
Is the saddest thing,
When it goes away.
Because love,
Is the saddest thing,
When it goes away.
@samdavis6108
Had to play this just now, finding out she has died. So very sad about this.
@user-xy7gl4bh6l
Thank you for all the contribution to music. Rest In Peace, beautiful soul
@AJBerry-ox3oe
Love is the saddest thing....when it goes away. Rest In Peace
@retrorockdriquesrock9638
Will some body please acknowledge that this is beautifull
@gerardjansens1748
This is beautiful
@frahn1702
It’s beautiful!
@osfmusic8374
Right there with you
@virirodriguez1475
Thank you for your voice. It will stay forever in our hearts. 🌷Rest in peace⚘
@Mina-ok5qm
It's so gorgeous I just can't
@williamwilkins2279
This lady is absolutely phenominal...in a league all of her own.