I Honestly Love You
Skeeter Davis Lyrics


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(If I'm Still In Love With You)




Overall Meaning

Actually, "If I'm Still In Love With You" is not a part of Skeeter Davis's song "I Honestly Love You." "If I'm Still In Love With You" is a song originally recorded by American country musician George Jones, then later covered by Wanda Jackson and various other artists. However, I can still provide some interpretation on the lyrics.


The lyrics of "If I'm Still In Love With You" explore the complicated emotions of moving on from a failed relationship. The singer is trying to start over with someone new, but they can't help wondering if they're truly over their previous love. The line "It's just the memories that linger on" shows how difficult it is to move on when the past keeps coming back to haunt you. The singer then asks for forgiveness from their new partner if they can't fully commit yet, saying "I'm sorry if I can't forget..."


The song speaks to the universal experience of heartbreak and the struggle to move on from it. Even when we think we've left the past behind, memories can pop up unexpectedly and make us second-guess ourselves. It also highlights the importance of communication and honesty in new relationships; the singer admits their lingering feelings instead of pretending everything is fine.


Line by Line Meaning

If I'm still in love with you
If I'm still feeling the same way towards you as I did before


When I look into your eyes
When I gaze deeply into your eyes


I can see a love restrained
I can sense a love that is held back or controlled


But darlin', when I hold you
But my love, when I embrace you


Don't you know I feel the same
Don't you understand that my love for you remains unchanged


'Cause nothin' lasts forever
Because nothing stays constant or eternal


And we both know hearts can change
And we both recognize that emotions can shift or transform


And it's hard to hold a candle
And it's difficult to compare or match


In the cold November rain
During the chilly and gloomy month of November


We've been through this such a long, long time
We have experienced this situation for a considerable period of time


Just tryin' to kill the pain
Just attempting to alleviate or lessen the hurt


But lovers always come and lovers always go
But romantic partners frequently appear and disappear


An no one's really sure who's lettin' go today
And nobody knows for sure who is ending the relationship today


Walking away
Moving on from the situation


If we take the time to lay it on the line
If we take a moment to be honest and forthright


I could rest my head just knowin' that you were mine
I could have peace of mind just knowing you are my partner


All mine
Exclusively mine, belonging to me


So, if you want to love me
So, if you want to have a romantic relationship with me


Then darlin', don't refrain
Then my love, don't hold back or resist


Or I'll just end up walkin'
Otherwise, I will eventually move on from this situation


In the cold November rain
During the chilly and gloomy month of November




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GravityAngel

0:14 Maybe I'll hang around here
A little more than I should.
We both know I got somewhere else to go.
But I got something to tell you
That I never thought I would,
But I believe you really ought to know
I love you
I honestly love you

0:58 You don't have to answer,
I see it in your eyes.
And maybe it was better left unsaid.
This is pure and simple,
And you must realize
That it's coming from my heart and not my head.
I love you
I honestly love you

1:41 I'm not trying to make you feel uncomfortable,
I'm not trying to make you anything at all,
But this feeling doesn't come along everyday,
And you shouldn't blow the chance
When you've got the chance to say...
I love you
I love you
I honestly love you

2:32 If we both were born
In another place and time
This moment might be ending in a kiss.
But there you are with yours
And here I am with mine.
So I guess we'll just be ending it at this.
I love you
I honestly love you
I honestly love you

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