I'll Have to Say I Love You in a Song
Susan Wong Lyrics


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Well, I know it kind of late
I hope I didn wake you
But what I got to say can wait
I know you understand
Every time I tried to tell you
The words just came out wrong
So I have to say I love you in a song
Yeah, I know it kind of strange
But every time I near you
I just run out of things to say
I know you understand
Every time I tried to tell you
The words just came out wrong
So I'll have to say I love you in a song

Every time the time was right
All the words just came out wrong
So I'll have to say I love you in a song

Yeah, I know it kind of late
I hope I didn't wake you
But there something that I just got to say
I hope you understand
Every time I tried to tell you




The words just came out wrong
So I'll have to say I love you in a song

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Susan Wong's song, "I'll Have to Say I Love You in a Song," portray a speaker who is struggling to express their love for someone. The singer acknowledges that it is late and hopes they did not wake the listener as they attempt to convey their feelings. They explain that every time they have attempted to express their emotions, their words have come out wrong, leaving them with no choice but to say "I love you" through a song. The singer acknowledges that this may seem strange, but every time they are near the person they love, they run out of words to say.


The repetition in the lyrics emphasizes the singer's difficulty in expressing themselves and highlights their reliance on music to communicate their feelings. The repetition of the phrase "I know you understand" also suggests that the person they love is aware of their struggles.


Overall, the song is a beautiful testament to the power of music and how it can help us convey feelings that are difficult to put into words.


Line by Line Meaning

Well, I know it kind of late
I am aware that it's a late time, but I have something important to say.


I hope I didn wake you
I hope I did not disturb your sleep with my message.


But what I got to say can wait
Even if it's important, I can hold off saying it until later.


I know you understand
I am confident that you will be understanding of what I want to say.


Every time I tried to tell you
Whenever I attempted to express my feelings to you.


The words just came out wrong
I couldn't find the right words to convey my emotions.


So I have to say I love you in a song
I will use music as a way to communicate my love for you.


Yeah, I know it kind of strange
I understand that it may seem odd, but it's the best way for me to express myself.


But every time I near you
Whenever I am around you.


I just run out of things to say
I find myself unable to articulate my feelings accurately.


Every time the time was right
Whenever the perfect moment arose.


All the words just came out wrong
I couldn't seem to find the right words to convey my emotions accurately.


So I'll have to say I love you in a song
I will use the lyrics and melody of a song to say what I've been trying to express.


But there something that I just got to say
There is something that I must communicate to you.


I hope you understand
It's my hope that you will be receptive to my message.


So I'll have to say I love you in a song
I'll express my love for you through the magical medium of music.




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on Imagine

Imagine - Susan Wong - Lyrics

You may say that I'm a dreamer
But I'm not the only one
I hope someday you'll join us
And the world will be as one

Imagine there's no Heaven
It's easy if you try
No hell below us
Above us only sky
Imagine all the people
Living for today

Imagine there's no countries
It isn't hard to do
Nothing to kill or die for
And no religion too
Imagine all the people
Living life in peace

Musical Interlude

Imagine no possessions
I wonder if you can
Nothing to kill or stifle
A brotherhood of man
Imagine all the people
Sharing all the world

You may say that I'm a dreamer
But I'm not the only one
I hope someday you'll join us
And the world will live as one

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