I'm Confessin'
Young Lester Lyrics
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Tell me, do you love me too?
I'm confessin' that I need you,
Honest I do, need you every moment.
In your eyes I read such strange things,
But your lips deny they're true,
Will your answer really change things
Making me blue?
I'm afraid some day you'll leave me,
Saying "can't we still be friends"
If you go, you know you'll grieve me,
All in life on you depends.
Am I guessin' that you love me,
Dreaming dreams of you in vain,
I'm confessin' that I love you, over again.
The lyrics of Young Lester's song "I'm Confessin'" convey a confession of love and need towards a particular person, who the singer hopes reciprocates their feelings. The first two lines of the song express the confession of love and a plea for their love to be returned. The following line states an earnest need for the person's presence every moment. The singer is hopeful that their eyes and words will match, but they fear that their answer would make them blue.
The second verse talks about how the singer is afraid that the person will leave them, their life depends on that person, and the fear of the person leaving them and saying "can’t we still be friends." The final lines indicate the singer's state of mind as being confused, unsure, and at times feeling like they are dreaming impossible dreams.
The song strikes a chord with people who have been in love and experienced the fear and anxiety that comes with it. It brings to light the vulnerability that comes with putting yourself out there, and the hope that the other person will feel the same way.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm confessin' that I love you,
I am expressing that I have strong romantic feelings for you.
Tell me, do you love me too?
I am curious to know if you also have romantic feelings for me.
I'm confessin' that I need you,
I am admitting that I rely on you and that I want to be close to you.
Honest I do, need you every moment.
I am being truthful when I say that I need you all the time.
In your eyes I read such strange things,
I perceive complex emotions when I look into your eyes.
But your lips deny they're true,
You say things with your mouth that contradict the emotions I see in your eyes.
Will your answer really change things
I am wondering if your response to my question (about your feelings) will significantly impact our relationship.
Making me blue?
Will your answer make me feel sad and depressed?
I'm afraid some day you'll leave me,
I am worried that at some point you will end our relationship and walk away from me.
Saying "can't we still be friends"
You might suggest that we remain friends even if we can't have a romantic relationship.
If you go, you know you'll grieve me,
If you leave me, you will cause me intense emotional pain.
All in life on you depends.
My happiness and fulfillment in life depends on being with you.
Am I guessin' that you love me,
I am uncertain whether or not you have romantic feelings for me.
Dreaming dreams of you in vain,
I have been hoping for a relationship with you, but it may not come to fruition.
I'm confessin' that I love you, over again.
I want to reiterate that I deeply love you.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Al J Neiburg, Doc Daugherty, Ellis Reynolds
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