You Don't Love Me
the hi-strung ramblers Lyrics

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After night, you've gone away
There's nothing I can do
Baby, after the night, I can't make you stay
After you telling me you're through

Now after the night there'll be somebody new
Loving these gone red
Tomorrow'll be another idle day for me

After you've gone away

Now you hold your life
Having your fun
Oh, baby, I'll be the lonely one
I'll be

After night you'll go your way
Thinking you've done right

Oh baby, I'll be here left all alone
Mama, after the night

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "You Don't Love Me" by The Hi-Strung Ramblers depict the aftermath of a breakup or the realization that a relationship is coming to an end. The singer expresses a sense of helplessness and resignation as they acknowledge that their partner has chosen to leave. The repetition of "after the night" reflects the passing of time and the emotional distance that comes with it.

The lyrics convey a feeling of longing and unrequited love. The singer understands that they cannot force their partner to stay or change their mind, hence the line "I can't make you stay." They are left to process the pain of rejection and the knowledge that their former lover has found someone else. This is expressed in the line "Now after the night there'll be somebody new, loving these gone red," suggesting that their partner has found happiness with someone else while leaving the singer feeling abandoned and alone.

The lyrics also touch upon the asymmetry of the breakup. The singer expresses their devotion and willingness to be the one left behind, contrasting it with their partner who is portrayed as moving on and having fun. This inequality in emotional investment is highlighted in the lines "Now you hold your life, having your fun. Oh, baby, I'll be the lonely one."

Overall, "You Don't Love Me" captures the pain and acceptance that often accompany the end of a relationship. It portrays the emotional turmoil and the lingering feelings of love, loneliness, and longing that can persist after someone has left.

Line by Line Meaning

After night, you've gone away
Once night falls, you have departed from my life

There's nothing I can do
I am helpless and unable to change the situation

Baby, after the night, I can't make you stay
Darling, I cannot convince you to remain with me after the night

After you telling me you're through
After you declare that our relationship is over

Now after the night there'll be somebody new
From now on, there will be a new person in your life after nightfall

Loving these gone red
They will passionately love you, but their love will fade away

Tomorrow'll be another idle day for me
Tomorrow will be another uneventful day in my life

After you've gone away
Once you have left my side

Now you hold your life
Now you have control over your own life

Having your fun
Enjoying yourself and having a good time

Oh, baby, I'll be the lonely one
Oh, my love, I will be the one experiencing loneliness

I'll be
That's what I will feel

After night you'll go your way
When night falls, you will go in your own direction

Thinking you've done right
Believing that you have made the right decision

Oh baby, I'll be here left all alone
Oh darling, I will be here feeling completely abandoned

Mama, after the night
My dear, after the night

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: FRED MEADOWS, TERRY SHAND

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