Compared to Southern rock pioneers and label-mates The Allman Brothers Band, Marshall Tucker had a more country and western feel, with the flute being a key lead instrument in their sound. "Can't You See", "Fire on the Mountain", and "This Ol' Cowboy" are among their songs that received appreciable FM radio airplay, while "Heard It in a Love Song" made it to #14 as a single on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1977.
Original bassist Tommy Caldwell died in a car crash on April 28, 1980. His brother, guitarist Toy Caldwell, died of respiratory failure on February 25, 1993.
There was no band member named "Marshall Tucker". Originally, the band called itself The Toy Factory (named after lead-guitarist Toy Caldwell). But by the time the band released its first album they had become the Marshall Tucker Band. During a radio interview in Hempstead, NY in 1973, Tommy Caldwell explained the origins of the band's name:
"There's an old blind dude [in Spartanburg, SC] that tunes pianos, and his name is Marshall Tucker... We didn't name the band after him, but we just kind of liked that name and stuck with it."
You Say You Love Me
The Marshall Tucker Band Lyrics
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I don't know, I wonder why
You, yes you say you need me
I don't know, I wonder why
Maybe tomorrow I will know
Maybe tomorrow it will show
You say you need me
You could not want to love me
I don't know, I wonder why
Maybe tomorrow I will know
Maybe tomorrow it will show
You say I'm your kind of man
I don't know, I wonder why
That I'll never understand
I don't know I wonder why
Maybe tomorrow I will know
Maybe tomorrow it will show
You say you love me
You say you love me
You say you love me
You say you love me
The Marshall Tucker Band's song "You Say You Love Me" tells a story of doubt and uncertainty in a relationship, brought on by the singer's partner confessing their love and need for them. The singer seems to question the sincerity of their partner's words, wondering why they would feel that strongly about someone who doesn't seem to deserve it. The repeated refrain of "maybe tomorrow I will know, maybe tomorrow it will show" suggests a sense of hopelessness and resignation, as if the singer has given up on understanding their partner's feelings.
The lyrics capture a common human experience of doubting the authenticity of someone's affections, especially in a romantic relationship. The song's melancholic tone is reflected in the slow, mournful melody and the soulful vocals. Despite the doubts and uncertainties expressed throughout the song, the repetition of the partner's declarations of love and need creates a sense of longing and desire for something more solid and real.
Overall, "You Say You Love Me" is a poignant and relatable exploration of the complexities of human emotions and the challenges of trust and vulnerability in intimate relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
You say you love me
You claim that you love me
I don't know, I wonder why
I am unsure of whether or not your love for me is genuine
You, yes you say you need me
You insist that you require my presence in your life
I don't know, I wonder why
However, I am uncertain as to why you need me
Maybe tomorrow I will know
Perhaps in the future, I will have a better understanding of our relationship
Maybe tomorrow it will show
And this understanding may become apparent to me
You say I'm your kind of man
You claim that I am the type of man you are interested in
I don't know, I wonder why
I am still unsure why you feel this way towards me
That I'll never understand
In fact, I may never comprehend your reasons for being attracted to me
You could not want to love me
It is possible that you do not actually desire to love me
I don't know, I wonder why
I am uncertain as to why you would feel this way
You say you love me
You claim once again that you have strong feelings of love towards me
You say you love me
You repeat your assertion of love for me
You say you love me
You say once more that you are in love with me
You say you love me
You make a final declaration of love towards me
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TIM HARDIN
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johnny zell
You say you love me
I don't know, I wonder why
You, yes you say you need me
I don't know, I wonder why
Maybe tomorrow I will know
Maybe tomorrow it will show
You say you need me
I don't know, I wonder why
You could not want to love me
I don't know, I wonder why
Maybe tomorrow I will know
Maybe tomorrow it will show
You say I'm your kind of man
I don't know, I wonder why
That I'll never understand
I don't know I wonder why
Maybe tomorrow I will know
Maybe tomorrow it will show
You say you love me
You say you love me
You say you love me
You say you love me
Brenda Milloy
Think it's a shame that the Marshall Tucker Band isn't in the RRHOF? Screw the RRHOF! I know of something better.
I am the representative/cyber cheerleader for the Marshall Tucker Band at the Hall Of Pretty Darned Good (HOPDG).
What is HOPDG?
The Hall Of Pretty Darned Good is a virtual Hall of Recognition. The HOPDG seeks to recognize people, bands and artists who are not recognized by their respective Halls of Fame.
Nominees are selected based on fan suggestions and inducted into the HOPDG by fan votes. It's as simple as that.
The current categories include:
Baseball
Football
Basketball
Hockey
Film/TV
Music
There is a Facebook Page named The Hall Of Pretty Darned Good where you can vote for the Marshall Tucker Band to be inducted into the Hall Of Pretty Darned Good!
To vote, first you need to "LIKE" the HOPDG page, then send a message via the Page, with your vote choices.
The Hall Of Pretty Darned Good also has a Group of the same name on Facebook so you can discuss the nominees with other voters, keep up to date on HOPDG news, and maybe win some extra votes for your favorites by answering trivia questions. It's all good fun with a great purpose - recognizing people for their outstanding contributions to sports, film and music.
Let's get the Marshall Tucker Band the long overdue recognition they deserve.
Thank you 🌈
Brenda Milloy
Think it's a shame that the Marshall Tucker Band isn't in the RRHOF? Screw the RRHOF! I know of something better.
I am the representative/cyber cheerleader for the Marshall Tucker Band at the Hall Of Pretty Darned Good (HOPDG).
What is HOPDG?
The Hall Of Pretty Darned Good is a virtual Hall of Recognition. The HOPDG seeks to recognize people, bands and artists who are not recognized by their respective Halls of Fame.
Nominees are selected based on fan suggestions and inducted into the HOPDG by fan votes. It's as simple as that.
The current categories include:
Baseball
Football
Basketball
Hockey
Film/TV
Music
There is a Facebook Page named The Hall Of Pretty Darned Good where you can vote for the Marshall Tucker Band to be inducted into the Hall Of Pretty Darned Good!
To vote, first you need to "LIKE" the HOPDG page, then send a message via the Page, with your vote choices.
The Hall Of Pretty Darned Good also has a Group of the same name on Facebook so you can discuss the nominees with other voters, keep up to date on HOPDG news, and maybe win some extra votes for your favorites by answering trivia questions. It's all good fun with a great purpose - recognizing people for their outstanding contributions to sports, film and music.
On midnight, September 30th, voting stops for the current round of nominees. The Marshall Tucker Band is in the 3rd spot for induction unless another nominee overtakes. Don't let this happen! Vote!
Let's get the Marshall Tucker Band the long overdue recognition they deserve.
Thank you 🌈
Ronnie Boucher
i had this album way back - played loud with the earphones on seemed like a rock concert after each side.
R Jones
What a kick ass tune. Whom else could do this like this!
EclecticHillbilly
The rhythm section in this band, George McCorkle, Paul Riddle and Tommy Caldwell, never got the credit they deserved, in my opinion. They kept it movin'.
Gotta DoMor
@EH - So true buddy so very very true.
johnny zell
You say you love me
I don't know, I wonder why
You, yes you say you need me
I don't know, I wonder why
Maybe tomorrow I will know
Maybe tomorrow it will show
You say you need me
I don't know, I wonder why
You could not want to love me
I don't know, I wonder why
Maybe tomorrow I will know
Maybe tomorrow it will show
You say I'm your kind of man
I don't know, I wonder why
That I'll never understand
I don't know I wonder why
Maybe tomorrow I will know
Maybe tomorrow it will show
You say you love me
You say you love me
You say you love me
You say you love me
auntwayne
Do not have this album/CD, but, I will order it as soon as I get off of here !!!
Rick Jones
Kick Ass tune~!
James Liebherr
George McCorkle son has a great band the southern boys band check them out
Mike Hurdle
i was 16 when this song was released, wow what a great place that was!!!!!! the here and now really sucks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Brenda Milloy
Think it's a shame that the Marshall Tucker Band isn't in the RRHOF? Screw the RRHOF! I know of something better.
I am the representative/cyber cheerleader for the Marshall Tucker Band at the Hall Of Pretty Darned Good (HOPDG).
What is HOPDG?
The Hall Of Pretty Darned Good is a virtual Hall of Recognition. The HOPDG seeks to recognize people, bands and artists who are not recognized by their respective Halls of Fame.
Nominees are selected based on fan suggestions and inducted into the HOPDG by fan votes. It's as simple as that.
The current categories include:
Baseball
Football
Basketball
Hockey
Film/TV
Music
There is a Facebook Page named The Hall Of Pretty Darned Good where you can vote for the Marshall Tucker Band to be inducted into the Hall Of Pretty Darned Good!
To vote, first you need to "LIKE" the HOPDG page, then send a message via the Page, with your vote choices.
The Hall Of Pretty Darned Good also has a Group of the same name on Facebook so you can discuss the nominees with other voters, keep up to date on HOPDG news, and maybe win some extra votes for your favorites by answering trivia questions. It's all good fun with a great purpose - recognizing people for their outstanding contributions to sports, film and music.
Let's get the Marshall Tucker Band the long overdue recognition they deserve.
Thank you 🌈