Their 2010 debut album, Good Ol' Fashioned Love entered the UK album chart at #40 upon its first release on November 1, with sales of 5,371 in its opening week. Following a reissue in 2011, the album peaked at #4 and as of 2018 has sold nearly half a million copies. The group has gone on to release six further albums, with five out of the seven peaking within the UK Top 10.
Line-Up Changes:
In 2016, lead singer Timmy Matley was diagnosed with stage three malignant melanoma and two years later died in a drug-related accident. The following April, Lockie Chapman, the group's bass singer, announced his intention to leave to persue other commitments and his last performance with the group was in May 2019. The next month, Welsh singer Jay James was announced as a new member of The Overtones.
Have I Told You Lately That I Love You
The Overtones Lyrics
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(Love you, love you)
Could I tell you once again somehow?
Have I told with all my heart and soul (soul)
Now I adore you? (adore you)
Well darling (darling), I'm telling you now
(Telling you now)
Every dream that I dream is you somehow?
Have I told you why nights are long when you
Are not with me?
Well darling, I'm telling you now
(Telling you now)
My heart would break in two if I should lose you
I'm no good without you anyhow
And have I told you lately that I love you?
Well my darling (darling), I'm telling you now
(Telling you now)
My heart would break in two if I should lose you
I'm no good without you anyhow
And have I told you lately that I love you?
Well my darling, I'm telling you now
(Telling you now)
Well my darling, I'm telling you now
(Telling you now)
Have I told you lately that I love you?
Could I tell you once again somehow?
Have I told with all my heart and soul?
Well darling, I'm telling you now
Have I told you lately that I love you?
Well my darling, I'm telling you now
So have I told you lately that I love you?
Well darling, I'm telling you now
Have I told you lately that I love you, baby?
Yes, I do
The Overtones's song "Have I Told You Lately That I Love You" is a beautiful declaration of love and a reminder to always express those feelings. The lyrics start off with the question "Have I told you lately that I love you?" indicating that the singer may have not expressed their love for some time. However, they want to make up for it by saying it once again "somehow" and reassuring their lover that they adore them with all their heart and soul. This is a common feeling among couples who have been together for a while - sometimes, we get caught up in our busy lives and forget to express our love, but it is important to remember to do so.
The second verse mentions that every dream the singer dreams is about their lover, indicating how deeply they are in love. The nights are long without their lover and they want to convey this message to them. The pre-chorus further emphasizes their fear of losing their lover and how they are no good without them. It is clear that the singer's lover is their world, and they want to make sure that they know that before it is too late.
Overall, the song is a beautiful reminder of the importance of expressing love and a declaration of how deeply the singer loves their lover.
Line by Line Meaning
Have I told you lately that I love you?
Do you feel that I still love you as I used to do before?
(Love you, love you)
I want to make sure that you know how much I love you.
Could I tell you once again somehow?
Can I express my love towards you one more time in my own way?
Have I told with all my heart and soul (soul)
Have I conveyed my emotions and depth of love honestly and sincerely?
Now I adore you? (adore you)
I am completely smitten with you now and it keeps growing every day.
Well darling (darling), I'm telling you now
I cannot wait any longer, I need to express my love for you right now.
Have I told you lately that when I'm sleeping
Even when I am sleeping, my thoughts and dreams are filled with you.
Every dream that I dream is you somehow?
You are always present in my thoughts and dreams no matter what.
Have I told you why nights are long when you
Nights seem to grow longer without you by my side.
Are not with me?
I feel incomplete and lonely without you beside me.
My heart would break in two if I should lose you
Losing you would be unbearable and my heart would shatter into pieces.
I'm no good without you anyhow
My life would have no meaning or joy without you in it.
Well my darling (darling), I'm telling you now
My feelings cannot be contained any longer, I need you to know how much I love you right now.
Have I told you lately that I love you?
Do not forget that I still love you deeply and passionately.
Well my darling, I'm telling you now
I cannot emphasize enough how much I truly adore and love you.
So have I told you lately that I love you?
Just in case I have not said it enough, I am declaring my love for you again.
Well darling, I'm telling you now
There is no better time to tell you again how much I truly love you than right now.
Have I told you lately that I love you, baby?
It is not just a passing feeling, my love is real and permanent, baby.
Yes, I do
Without a doubt, I love you now and forevermore.
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Written by: VAN MORRISON
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