I'm Not Sayin'

About I'm Not Sayin'

"I'm Not Sayin'" is a song written by Gordon Lightfoot. It was recorded in December 1964 and released as a single A-side in 1965 and on his 1966 debut album Lightfoot!. The lyrics detail the singer's promise: not that he can necessarily love the subject, or be true to the subject, but only that he can try to do so. The single peaked at #12 in Canada in June 1965. In late May 1965, Nico recorded a version of the song released on Immediate Records. Her version is stylistically reminiscent of the work of Marianne Faithfull. The single only garnered limited success. This version of the song features Jimmy Page, then a studio musician, on the 12-string guitar. Nico's version was produced by Rolling Stones multi-instrumentalist Brian Jones and the promo film was shot at West India Docks in London. Other artists who have recorded this song include James Booker, Turley Richards, Ian Campbell Folk Group, and The Replacements. On Lightfoot's 1975 platinum compilation LP Gord's Gold, the song appears in a re-recorded medley with "Ribbon of Darkness". Lightfoot's 1969 live album Sunday Concert also features a medley of the two songs. more »

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I’m not sayin' that I love you
I’m not sayin' that I care
If you love me
I’m not sayin' that I care
I’m not sayin' I’ll be there
If you want me

I can’t give my heart to you
I tell you that I’ll sing your name
Until the sky
I can’t promise to be down
And I’ll always be around if you need me

May not be alone each time you see me
Out in the street or in a small cafe
Still I won’t deny
Or mistreat you
Baby if you let me have my way

I’m not sayin' I’ll be sorry
For all the things that I might say
That make you cry
I can’t say I’ll always do
The things you want me to
I’m not sayin' I’ll be true but I’ll try

I may not be home when you see me
Or show up when I promised I would
Said I won’t deny or mistreat you
Baby if you love me like you should

I’m not sayin' I’ll be sorry
For all the things that I might say
That make you cry
I can’t say I’ll always do
The things you want me to
I’m not sayin I’ll be true but I’ll try

I can’t say I’ll always do
The things you want me to
I’m not sayin' I’ll be true but I’ll try

Don’t try

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The Replacements

The Replacements are an American punk rock band formed in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1979, and are considered pioneers of alternative rock. The band was composed of guitarist and vocalist Paul Westerberg, guitarist Bob Stinson, bassist Tommy Stinson, and drummer Chris Mars for most of their career. Following several critically acclaimed albums, including Let It Be and Tim, Bob Stinson left the band in 1986 and the band experienced several line-up changes; Slim Dunlap joined as lead guitarist and Steve Foley replaced Chris Mars in 1990. Towards the end of the band's career, Westerberg exerted more control over their creative output. The group disbanded in 1991, with the members ultimately pursuing various projects. However, a reunion was announced on October 3,… more »

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