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“You Don’t Have to Say You Love Me” is a ballad written by Italian composers Pino Donaggio and Vito Pallavicini. It was originally released in Italian in 1962 under the title “Io Che Non Vivo (Senza Te)”. The song was a major hit in Italy, and it quickly caught the attention of international artists.
In 1966, English lyrics were written for the song by Don Black, and it was released in English by Dusty Springfield. Springfield’s version of the song was a huge success, reaching number one in the UK and number four in the US.
Elvis Presley was also drawn to “You Don’t Have to Say You Love Me”, and he recorded his own version of the song in 1970. Presley’s version was released as the second single from his album That’s the Way It Is, and it quickly became a hit, reaching number one in the US and number three in the UK.
Presley’s version of “You Don’t Have to Say You Love Me” is considered to be one of his definitive recordings. It is a powerful and emotional ballad that showcases Presley’s incredible vocal range and his ability to connect with his audience on a personal level.
The song has been covered by many other artists over the years, including Frank Sinatra, Tom Jones, and Celine Dion. However, Presley’s version remains the most popular and enduring.
“You Don’t Have to Say You Love Me” is a song about love, loss, and acceptance. It is a song about someone who is deeply in love with another person, but knows that the other person does not love them back in the same way.
The song begins with the narrator singing about how they have always been there for their loved one, even when they were going through difficult times. However, the narrator now realizes that their loved one does not feel the same way about them.
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Lyrics
When I said, I needed you
You said you would always stay
It wasn’t me who changed, but you
And now you’ve gone awayDon’t you know that now you’re gone
And I’m left here on my own
Then I have to follow you
And beg you to come homeYou don’t have to say you love me
Just be close at hand
You don’t have to stay forever
I will understandBelieve me, believe me
I can’t help but love you
But believe me,
I’ll never tie you downLeft alone with just a memory
Life seems dead and so unreal
All that’s left is loneliness
There’s nothing left to feelYou don’t have to say you love me
Just be close at hand
You don’t have to stay forever
I will understandBelieve me, oh, believe me
You don’t have to say you love me
Just be close at hand
You don’t have to stay forever
I will understandBelieve me, believe me, believe me