Three Little Words
The John Pizzarelli Trio Lyrics


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Three little words, oh what I'd give for that wonderful
Phrase
To hear those three little words, that's all I'd live for
The rest of my days

And what I feel in my heart, they tell sincerely
No other words can tell it half so clearly
Three little words, eight little letters which simply
Mean I love you





Overall Meaning

The John Pizzarelli Trio's "Three Little Words" is a beautiful love song that expresses the desire to hear the words "I love you" spoken. The lyrics illustrate the power of those three little words and how they signify the strongest and most sincere form of affection. The song implies that the singer's life would be complete if they could hear these words from their beloved for the rest of their days.


The singer further emphasizes that no other words can convey the depth of emotion that those three little words can. They believe that the phrase "I love you" is the most precious expression in the world because it encapsulates a sentiment that can transcend all boundaries, whether they're language, race, or religion. Furthermore, the song highlights that despite the lengthy and varied ways people can express love, nobody should underestimate the simplicity of saying "I love you." The power of those words, in the end, cannot be overstated.


Line by Line Meaning

Three little words, oh what I'd give for that wonderful phrase
The singer expresses a deep desire for a simple yet powerful set of three words that can bring unexplainable joy and contentment.


To hear those three little words, that's all I'd live for the rest of my days
The singer values the impact of 'I love you' so much to the extent that if they'd hear those words just once, it would be enough for them to feel fulfilled for the remainder of their life.


And what I feel in my heart, they tell sincerely
The singer is convinced that the phrase 'I love you' will perfectly encapsulate the intensity of their emotions without any doubts, lies or confusion.


No other words can tell it half so clearly
The singer believes that there aren't any other words that can completely and accurately communicate exactly what 'I love you' means to them.


Three little words, eight little letters which simply mean I love you
In spite of the brevity of the phrase, 'I love you' is a simple and profound set of words that the singer uses to clearly express their affections to someone special.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG Rights Management
Written by: Bert Kalmar, Harry Ruby

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