I Wanna Love You
The Dickens Lyrics
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And my heart fell at your feet
I can't help it if I'm still in love with you
Somebody else stood by your side
And he looked so satis-fied
I can't help it if I'm still in love with you.
A picture from the past came slowly stealing
Then suddenly I got that old time feeling
I can't help it if I'm still in love with you.
It's hard to know another's lips will kiss you
And hold you just the way I used to do
Oh, heaven only knows how much I miss you
I can't help it if I'm still in love with you.
The Dickens's song "I Wanna Love You" tells the story of the singer passing their former lover on the street and feeling a wave of emotions. Although someone else is standing by the ex's side, the singer can't help but feel that old flame rekindling inside of them. Memories of their past relationship flood the singer's mind as they brush arms with their ex and get that "old time feeling."
The lyrics convey the pain of watching someone you love move on and be happy with someone new. The line "It's hard to know another's lips will kiss you and hold you just the way I used to do" highlights the singer's jealousy and sadness at the thought of their ex being intimate with someone else. Despite the heartache, the singer can't help but admit that they are still in love with their ex, as the refrain repeats throughout the song.
Overall, the lyrics are a poignant reflection on the lingering emotions that remain after a relationship ends. The song captures the universal experience of running into an ex and feeling that bittersweet mixture of longing and sadness.
Line by Line Meaning
Today I passed you on the street
I saw you today while walking on the street
And my heart fell at your feet
Seeing you made me feel overwhelmed and emotional
I can't help it if I'm still in love with you
Despite the time that has passed, I still love you.
Somebody else stood by your side
You were with someone else
And he looked so satis-fied
The person with you looked content and happy
A picture from the past came slowly stealing
Memories of our time together flooded back to me
As I brushed your arm and walked so close to you
I brushed against your arm and walked closely beside you
Then suddenly I got that old time feeling
I felt the same way I did when we were together
It's hard to know another's lips will kiss you
It's difficult to imagine someone else kissing you
And hold you just the way I used to do
And holding you the same way I used to.
Oh, heaven only knows how much I miss you
I miss you more than words can express
I can't help it if I'm still in love with you
Despite my efforts, my love for you still persists
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Hank Williams, Sr.
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