It's from their album Wings At The Speed Of Sound (1976).
Silly Love Songs
Wings Lyrics
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But I look around me and I see it isn't so
Some people wanna fill the world with silly love songs
And what's wrong with that?
I'd like to know
'Cause here I go again
I love you
I love you
I love you
I love you
I can't explain, the feeling's plain to me (I love you)
Now can't you see?
Ah, she gave me more, she gave it all to me (I love you)
Now can't you see?
What's wrong with that?
I need to know
'Cause here I go again
I love you
I love you
Love doesn't come in a minute
Sometimes it doesn't come at all
I only know that when I'm in it
It isn't silly, love isn't silly, love isn't silly at all, yeah, yeah
How can I tell you about my loved one?
How can I tell you about my loved one?
How can I tell you about my loved one? (I love you)
How can I tell you about my loved one? (I love you)
I love you
I love you
I love you (I can't explain, the feeling's plain to me, say can't you see?)
I love you (ah, he gave me more, he gave it all to me, say can't you see?)
I love you (I can't explain, the feeling's plain to me, say can't you see?)
I love you (ah, he gave me more, he gave it all to me, say can't you see?)
I love you (I can't explain, the feeling's plain to me, say can't you see)
I love you (ah, he gave me more, he gave it all to me, say can't you see)
You'd think that people would've had enough of silly love songs
But I look around me and I see it isn't so, oh, no
Some people wanna fill the world with silly love songs
And what's wrong with that?
The lyrics of "Silly Love Songs" by Wings appear to be a defense of love songs. The song begins with the assertion that people must be tired of love songs, but the singer corrects that assumption by claiming the opposite. The chorus repeats the phrase "I love you" multiple times, suggesting that the love he feels is pure and real despite the idea that love songs might be seen as trite or overdone. The song's narrative voice then shifts, as the singer comments on his loved one's qualities, which he has difficulty expressing.
The lines "Love doesn't come in a minute / Sometimes it doesn't come at all" acknowledge that love can be elusive, but that doesn't mean it's not worth pursuing. The singer emphasizes that love isn't silly, regardless of what others may think. Instead, love is a meaningful and essential part of life that should be celebrated, even if it requires some vulnerability to express. In the end, the song celebrates the power of love and calls on others to appreciate love songs for what they are.
Line by Line Meaning
You'd think that people would've had enough of silly love songs
It is common to assume that people have grown tired of songs about love, but that may not be the case
But I look around me and I see it isn't so
The songwriter observes that people still enjoy listening to love songs
Some people wanna fill the world with silly love songs
There are those who feel that the world would be a better place if there were more songs about love
And what's wrong with that?
The songwriter questions the opposition to the idea of having more songs about love
I'd like to know
The songwriter expresses a desire to understand why some people look down upon songs about love
'Cause here I go again
The songwriter acknowledges that he is about to create another love song, despite the criticism on the genre
I love you
The singer expresses their love
Love doesn't come in a minute
Love takes time and effort to develop
Sometimes it doesn't come at all
Although some people hope for love, it may not always come into their lives
I only know that when I'm in it
The songwriter acknowledges that love is a powerful emotion and is only understood when one experiences it
It isn't silly, love isn't silly, love isn't silly at all, yeah, yeah
Love is not a trivial or foolish thing, and should not be underestimated
How can I tell you about my loved one?
The songwriter questions how they can express the depth of their feelings for their significant other
I love you (I can't explain, the feeling's plain to me, say can't you see?)
The singer expresses their love and acknowledges that their feelings cannot be rationally explained
I love you (ah, he gave me more, he gave it all to me, say can't you see?)
The singer expresses their gratitude for their loved one and how they have enriched their life
You'd think that people would've had enough of silly love songs
The songwriter repeats the opening line as a conclusion to reinforce the idea that love songs will always have a place in people's hearts
But I look around me and I see it isn't so, oh, no
Through observation, the songwriter confirms that love songs are still popular today
And what's wrong with that?
The songwriter once again challenges the idea that love songs are meaningless or pointless
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Linda McCartney, Paul James McCartney
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@excelerater
Happy Valentine's Day 2024...
@plasticryan
One of the catchiest basslines ever. R.I.P to Denny Laine.
@cocoaorange1
I was only 7 when this came out, what memories. RIP Mr. Laine.
@Lee-df3ye
Paul was bass on Silly Love Songs, Denny was piano.
@plasticryan
@@Lee-df3ye I am aware, can we not still celebrate and remember his memory?
@Lee-df3ye
Of course we can 🙏🏽 I meant nothing negatively to his honor RIP
@user-io7cq2wm5u
Он не умер для меня. Я сам на басу играю. Он будет жить, пока мы слушаем его песни!!!
@tl4340
That "lead bass" line makes the song. Just melodic and brilliant.
@LaurelCanyon1969
There should be an extra 'thumbs-up' available just for the bass on this song 🎸
@theviniso
While that's certainly true I think that sax is a close second in importance.