Sincerely
Sonny Til & The Orioles Lyrics
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'Cause I love you so dearly, please say you'll be mine
Sincerely, oh you know how I love you
I'll do anything for you, please say you'll be mine
Oh Lord, won't you tell me why
I love that fella so
He doesn't want me
Sincerely, oh you know how I love you
I'll do anything for you, please say you'll be mine
Oh Lord, won't you tell me why
I love that fella so
He doesn't want me
But I'll never never never never let him go!
Sincerely, oh you know how I love you
I'll do anything for you, please say you'll be mine
Please say you'll be mine
The song "Sincerely" by Sonny Til & The Orioles revolves around a theme of unrequited love. The lyrics depict a heart that loves dearly, but the feelings are not being reciprocated by the other person. The song begins with a plea for the person to be sincere and confess their feelings, as the singer loves them dearly. The second verse expresses the pain and confusion the singer feels, asking the Lord to explain why they love someone who doesn't want them. The chorus is then repeated, emphasizing the singer's willingness to do anything for the person if they would only say they'll be theirs.
The song captures the emotions of a person in love, who is struggling to come to terms with the fact that their feelings are not being returned. The lyrics resonate with anyone who has experienced the highs and lows of unrequited love. The song's simple melody and heartfelt lyrics have made it a timeless classic, and it has been covered by numerous musicians over the years.
Line by Line Meaning
Sincerely, oh yes, sincerely
I am expressing my true and genuine feelings for you
'Cause I love you so dearly, please say you'll be mine
I care deeply for you and want to be in a romantic relationship with you
Sincerely, oh you know how I love you
I have already conveyed my feelings of love for you and hope you understand
I'll do anything for you, please say you'll be mine
I am willing to go to great lengths to have a relationship with you, please consider my proposal
Oh Lord, won't you tell me why
I am questioning and seeking answers from a higher power regarding my feelings for this person
I love that fella so
I have strong emotions for this man
He doesn't want me
Unfortunately, he does not reciprocate my feelings
But I'll never never never never let him go!
Despite rejection, I will continue to hold onto my feelings for him
Please say you'll be mine
I am concluding my proposal and expressing one last time my desire to be in a relationship with you
Lyrics © RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: SOPHIA BROWN
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@kenwilliamsvoice
This song gave me chills! And im a man's man.. damn!!
@bluenote824jones7
Great . I don't think I ever heard it before
@mbsunlimited
What a voice!
@rubyreddy00
the incomparable Sonny Til!
@ildibildi53
It has a heavenly sound
@ildibildi53
Just amazing.... Thanks
@chain1able
Fred Sanford even said Sonny Till was smooth on one episode am I the fire or just another flame.
@herrams
Nice!
@harptone55
GREAT VERSION!!!
@rickstuder8702
Sonny--Smmooth as ever. Gerald Gregory a nice surprise.