People Say We're In Love
Trenton Spence & His Group Lyrics
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Why do the neighbors chatter all day, behind their doors?
I know a way to prove what they say is quite untrue.
Here is the gist, a practical list of "donts" for you.
Don't throw bouquets at me
Don't please my folks too much
Don't laugh at my jokes too muchPeople will say we're in love!
Don't sigh and gaze at me
Your sighs are so like mine
Your eyes mustn't glow like mine
People will say we're in love!
Don't start collecting things
Give me my rose and my glove.
Sweetheart they're suspecting things
People will say we're in love.
Don't praise my charm too much
Don't look so vain with me
Don't stand in the rain with me
People will say we're in love!
Don't take my arm too much
Don't keep your hand in mine
Your hand feels so grand in mine
People will say we're in love!
Don't dance all night with me
Till the stars fade from above.
They'll see it's alright with me
People will say we're in love.
The lyrics of the song "People Say" by Trenton Spence & His Group, were sung by a character who is puzzled by the fact that the neighbors are linking their names and making up false stories about their relationship. The song suggests that the neighbors are gossiping and that their actions are causing others to think that they are in love. To prove them wrong, the singer lists different things that they should avoid doing, such as throwing bouquets at each other or sighing and gazing into each other's eyes. The underlying message of the song is that people should not be swayed by what others say or think.
The song is a commentary on society's obsession with gossip and how it can ruin people's reputations. The lyrics show that the characters are aware of the rumors, but they do not let it affect their relationship. Instead, they focus on keeping their normal life while ignoring the gossip that surrounds them.
Overall, the song "People Say" delivers a timeless message that people should not let others influence their lives or relationships. The song also highlights the negative impact of gossip on society, encouraging listeners to refrain from engaging in it.
Line by Line Meaning
Why do they think up stories that link my name with yours?
Why do people gossip and spread rumors about us being in a romantic relationship?
Why do the neighbors chatter all day, behind their doors?
Why are our neighbors constantly discussing and speculating about our relationship?
I know a way to prove what they say is quite untrue.
I have a plan to show that the rumors are false and we are not in love.
Here is the gist, a practical list of "donts" for you.
Here are some rules to follow that will help prevent people from thinking we are in love.
Don't throw bouquets at me
Don't give me flowers in public.
Don't please my folks too much
Don't try too hard to impress my parents.
Don't laugh at my jokes too much
Don't laugh excessively at my jokes.
People will say we're in love!
If you do these things, people will assume we are in a romantic relationship.
Don't sigh and gaze at me
Don't let your physical gestures indicate any romantic interest in me.
Your sighs are so like mine
Our similar sighs could be misconstrued as a sign of romantic interest.
Your eyes mustn't glow like mine
Don't make eye contact with me in a way that could be interpreted as romantic.
Don't start collecting things
Don't gather mementos or items that suggest a romantic relationship between us.
Give me my rose and my glove.
Only keep sentimental items that are clearly just gifts or tokens of friendship.
Sweetheart they're suspecting things
People are starting to assume that we are in a romantic relationship.
Don't praise my charm too much
Don't overtly compliment me on my good qualities.
Don't look so vain with me
Don't engage in behaviors that suggest we are focused on our physical appearance while together.
Don't stand in the rain with me
Don't put ourselves in romantic, cinematic situations that could be misinterpreted by others.
Don't take my arm too much
Don't engage in public displays of affection, like excessive hand-holding or arm-linking.
Don't keep your hand in mine
Avoid physical intimacy that could be construed as romantic.
Your hand feels so grand in mine
It's tempting to hold hands because it feels good, but that could lead people to assume we're in love.
Don't dance all night with me
Limit our physical closeness by not dancing together all night.
Till the stars fade from above.
Don't leave any room for interpretation by avoiding flirtatious behavior altogether.
They'll see it's alright with me
If we follow these rules, others will see that we don't have romantic feelings for each other.
People will say we're in love.
If we don't follow these rules, people will assume we are in love.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Oscar Hammerstein Ii, Richard Rodgers
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