Would I Love You
Sonny Til & The Orioles Lyrics
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Oh, for just the chance to love you
Would I love you, love you, love you
To take you in my arms
Has always been my goal
Sure as there's a moon above you
Would I love you, love you, love you
With all my heart and soul
You ask me, would I love you if you let me
Eyes that see are eyes that know
Would I love you? What a question
When I'm yearning so
Oh, for just the chance to love you
Would I love you, love you, love you
To take you in my arms
Has always been my goal
Sure as there's a moon above you
Would I love you, love you, love you
With all my heart and soul
With all my heart and soul
The lyrics of Sonny Til & The Orioles' song "Would I Love You" express a desire to be with someone and the certainty of the strength of the love that the singer feels for them. The lyrics convey the longing and the intensity of emotion that the singer experiences, as they express their yearning to hold the one they love in their arms. The repetition of "love you, love you, love you" throughout the song emphasizes the depth of this feeling.
The singer's unequivocal response to the question of whether they would love the person if given the opportunity is "with all my heart and soul." The song is a declaration of the undying love that is being offered, stating that it is as certain as the moon that is above the one they love.
Overall, the lyrics of "Would I Love You" are a testament to the power of love and the overwhelming emotions that can arise from it.
Line by Line Meaning
love you, love you, love you
Expressing the intensity of the singer's desire and love for the subject of this song.
Oh, for just the chance to love you
The singer longs for the opportunity to love the subject.
Would I love you, love you, love you
Reiterating the intensity of the singer's love for the subject.
To take you in my arms
The artist desires physical intimacy with the subject.
Has always been my goal
The artist has desired physical intimacy with the subject for a long time.
Sure as there's a moon above you
The singer is emphasizing the certainty of their love for the subject.
Would I love you, love you, love you
Reiterating the intensity of the singer's love for the subject.
With all my heart and soul
The artist loves the subject with immense passion and emotion.
You ask me, would I love you if you let me
The subject is asking if the artist would love them if they reciprocated their feelings.
Eyes that see are eyes that know
The artist is implying that they already know their own feelings for the subject, regardless of any potential changes in the subject's behavior or feelings.
Would I love you? What a question
The singer is amused by the question, as their love for the subject seems obvious to them.
When I'm yearning so
The artist is emphasizing the intensity of their desire and longing for the subject.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: SMOKEY ROBINSON, WILLIAM ROBINSON JR.
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