You Don't Love Me
The Birds Lyrics


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I don't know where you've gone
But I know where I've been, not how to get there
I don't know who you've become
But I know who we were without a care
When you and me ran through the grass and trees
Don't waste your time
Just say you love me
And I'll be fine
I'll be fine
On my own, I learned to love
But I don't really know how I got here
On my own, I learned to sing
All my heartbreaks and past loves, I turn to songs
When you and me ran through the grass and trees
Don't waste your time
Just say you love me




And I'll be fine
I'll be fine

Overall Meaning

The Birds’ song 'You Don't Love Me' speaks about a deep sense of longing that comes from heartbreak. The lyrics reflect on memories of a past relationship and the pain of separation. The singer expresses confusion about where their former partner has gone and who they have become, but they know where they themselves have been and how they got there. The artist reminisces about a time when they were in love and carefree, running through the grass and trees with their significant other. But now they are alone and have had to teach themselves how to love and have turned to music as a way to process their heartbreak.


The lyrics are very relatable for anyone who has experienced heartbreak and the feelings of loneliness and confusion that come with it. The artist is also reflecting on how much they have grown and learned about themselves since the breakup.


The chorus of the song is an expression of the singer's desire for their ex-partner to just say they love them, as if that would magically make everything better. However, the artist also acknowledges that they will be fine regardless of whether they hear those words or not.


Overall, 'You Don't Love Me' is a poignant reflection on heartbreak, loneliness, and growth. The lyrics are simple yet powerful and are sure to resonate with anyone who has experienced a breakup.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't know where you've gone
I am clueless about your current whereabouts


But I know where I've been, not how to get there
I am aware of my past but uncertain about my future


I don't know who you've become
I am unaware of the changes you have undergone


But I know who we were without a care
I remember how carefree we were in the past


When you and me ran through the grass and trees
I fondly reminisce about the good times we shared


Don't waste your time
Do not bother with anything else


Just say you love me
All I need from you is love


And I'll be fine
I'll be content


On my own, I learned to love
I learned to love myself without your help


But I don't really know how I got here
I don't fully understand how I ended up here


On my own, I learned to sing
I turned to music to heal my broken heart


All my heartbreaks and past loves, I turn to songs
I channel my emotions into my music


When you and me ran through the grass and trees
I still can't forget the happy memories we shared


Don't waste your time
There's no point in spending time on anything else


Just say you love me
All I truly need is your love


And I'll be fine
I'll be happy with your love alone




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Written by: Kennedy Bird

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@michaelcincotta3844

This one comes on like an earthquake of sound- Awesome 60's gem

@fernandodieguez2553

What a nice harmonica man ¡¡¡

@carlhorowitz5916

Ali McKenzie -- great, underrated singer.

@EdwinJack64

Great track! Same energy like the early Stones!

@luiszuluaga6575

Grittier and more heartfelt than the Stones, I’d say.

@paulmichaelblackaby1774

used to see them regularly at the glenlyn ballroom forest hill se london one night took my girlfriend home and ronnie wood arrived with my girlfriends sister at the same time had a good chat with him as i too was making my mark on the london scene .

@wallythe24

As far as I'm aware they wanted to call themselves The Thunderbirds after the car. Chris Farlowe's band made that impossible so they shortened it.

@calvinguile1315

I like it..kinda punky

@user-sf2ow4qv1n

SUPER

@Sids60sSounds

@TheNickoda The Birds vs Byrds name battle actually took place - in the courts. Roger McGuinn & Co won of course!

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