I Don't Really Love You Anymore
The Magnetic Fields Lyrics


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True, I'd give my right arm
To keep you safe from harm
And true, for you, I'd move to Ecuador
And I'd keep a little farm
Chop wood to keep you warm
But I don't really love you anymore

I don't have to love you now if I don't wish to
I won't see you anyhow if that's an issue
Because I am a gentleman
Think of me as just your fan
Who remembers every dress you ever wore.
Just the bad comedian
Your new boyfriend's better than
'Cos I don't really love you anymore.

There'll be someday when your eyes do not enthrall me,
I'll be numb but realize you'll never call me.

'Cause I've read your horoscope
And now I've given up all hope
So I don't really love you anymore
'Cause I've read your horoscope




And now I've given up all hope
So I don't really love you anymore

Overall Meaning

The Magnetic Fields' song "I Don't Really Love You Anymore" tells the story of a man who once loved someone deeply but has now fallen out of love. The first two stanzas talk about how the man would do anything for his loved one, from moving to Ecuador to chopping wood for warmth, but despite all that, he admits that he no longer loves her. This juxtaposition between doing everything for someone but not loving them is a common theme in the song. Later on in the song, the man mentions how he won't see her anyway if it's an issue, indicating that the two have likely separated or broken up. The chorus is particularly poignant with the lyrics "Think of me as just your fan / Who remembers every dress you ever wore", highlighting how the two are no longer in love but perhaps still hold on to some form of attachment or nostalgia.


The last stanza of the song talks about how the man has read his ex-partner's horoscope and has given up all hope of getting back together. He talks about how there will come a day when her eyes no longer enthrall him and he'll be numb to her, indicating that he's moving on with his life even though he still holds on to some feelings for her.


Line by Line Meaning

True, I'd give my right arm
Honestly, I would go to great lengths to protect you


To keep you safe from harm
To prevent any danger from coming your way


And true, for you, I'd move to Ecuador
And indeed, I would relocate to another country just for you


And I'd keep a little farm
And I'd even work on a small farm to provide for you


Chop wood to keep you warm
I'd even gather wood to build a fire and keep you warm


But I don't really love you anymore
But now, my love for you has faded away


I don't have to love you now if I don't wish to
I'm not obligated to continue loving you if I don't want to


I won't see you anyhow if that's an issue
If seeing you is causing problems, then I'll just stay away


Because I am a gentleman
As a polite and respectful man


Think of me as just your fan
Consider me a supporter of yours, rather than a lover


Who remembers every dress you ever wore.
Someone who still has vivid memories of everything about you


Just the bad comedian
I may not be good at making you laugh anymore


Your new boyfriend's better than
Your new partner seems to be treating you better


'Cos I've read your horoscope
Because I've predicted that we are not compatible based on astrology


And now I've given up all hope
I have lost all faith that our future together will improve


So I don't really love you anymore
Hence, I can affirm that my feelings for you have diminished




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