How Can You Tell
Sandie Shaw Lyrics


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My love says the sweetest things Everyone knows he tells me he brings me to love him But I donÆt really know cos How can you tell if someone love you How do you know they mean it How can you tell if someone love you Maybe heÆs just playing games with me He smiles when I take his hands Then heÆll kiss and I just donÆt understand why I doubt When he tells me he loves me I cherish every Sharing kisses He tells me he feels the same




Overall Meaning

The song 'How Can You Tell' by Sandie Shaw essentially revolves around the confusion and uncertainty that one feels in the beginning of a relationship. The singer is in love but feels unsure about her partner's true intentions. She is torn between her feelings for him and the fear that he might only be playing around with her. She admits that her partner says "the sweetest things" and seems to love her, but she doesn't know how to tell if he really means it. Despite receiving loving gestures from him like kisses and holding hands, the singer is still unsure if he truly loves her.


The song captures the essence of the early stages of a romantic relationship, where one's emotions are at their peak, and doubts and insecurities begin to creep in. It also touches on the universal theme of fear and uncertainty where people question if they should trust their emotions or if they should be cautious and look out for signs of insincerity.


Overall, the lyrics of 'How Can You Tell' are insightful and relatable to anyone experiencing the same emotions, making it a memorable and timeless classic.


Line by Line Meaning

My love says the sweetest things
Everyone knows he tells me he loves me sweetly


But I don't really know cos
But I am not sure if it's true


How can you tell if someone love you
How do you determine if someone truly loves you


How do you know they mean it
How do you ascertain that they are not lying


Maybe he's just playing games with me
Maybe he is not serious about our relationship


He smiles when I take his hands
He appears happy when we hold hands


Then he'll kiss and I just don't understand why I doubt
But I still doubt his love for me even after he kisses me


When he tells me he loves me
Even though he professes his love for me


I cherish every sharing kisses
I treasure every moment we share kissing


He tells me he feels the same
He lets me know that he also loves me




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDREWS

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Comments from YouTube:

beingme

Man this lady has such an awesome singing voice & style.

Brian Budd

Love this song, so bouncy and happy

John Rogan

such confidence...such grace...such style!

Bluemoonofmemphis

Fabulous!!! Always like to hear Sandie : ) ) Lots of Stars***** for this one! Many Thanks for another Great Post Mick! Very Best Wishes Phil

Maria Shilling

The 60's and 70's are the best music of all time.......real music. Great video, I enjoyed it . Thank you for sharing.

Marie Maribo

Nice and cheery, a typical Sandie song. But my absolutely fav song by her is "Puppet on a string"

Frederick Miles

Gorgeous. A long legged masterpiece.

Hugo Van Cleef

My favourite "A" side from Sandie- still sounds fresh and alive!

Liz Doyle

EXCELLENT 🌟FABOULOUS 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

mari trapu mari trapu

la gran sandie !!

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