I Love You
The Zombies
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I love you, I love you, I love you, yes I do But the words won't come & I don't know what to say I should tell you, I love you, I do My words should explain, but my words won't come I shouldn't hide my love deep inside My words should explain, but my words won't come I should tell you just how I feel, & I keep tryin' But something holds me back when I try to tell you [Chorus:] I love you, I love you, I love you, yes I do I love you, I love you, I love you, yes I do But the words won't come & I don't know what to say If I can find the words in my mind The words could explain, but the words won't come If you can see what you mean to me My words should explain, but my words won't come Oh how hard I try to tell you I love you But something holds me back when I try to tell you I don't know what to say Oh how hard I try to tell you I love you But something holds me back when I try to tell you
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Written by: THOMAS BRUCE WILDING, NICHOLAS WILLIAM ATKINSON, SHANE FILAN
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
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9 facts about this song
History"I Love You" was originally released as a B-side to The Zombies' single "Whenever You're Ready" in 1965.
- Despite its status as a B-side, "I Love You" became more popular than its A-side and was later recognized as a stand-alone hit.
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SongwritingThe song was composed by Chris White, the bassist for The Zombies.
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Cover versions"I Love You" has been covered by several other artists, including People! in 1968, whose version became a hit in the U.S.
- Other notable covers include those by The Carnabeats and J.J. Cale.
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Film and TV Features"I Love You" was included in the 2010 film "It's Kind of a Funny Story" and it also appeared in an episode of the TV show, "The Flash".
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ReceptionThis song didn't chart when initially released in the UK. However, the cover version by People! reached #14 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S.
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Style"I Love You," like much of The Zombies' work, reflects the pop-oriented, rock and roll, and rhythm and blues influenced sound of the British Invasion.
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FormatInitially, "I Love You" was released in vinyl format. However, as the music industry evolved, it has been made available in tape, CD, and digital formats.
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Live performancesThe song is frequently included in The Zombies’ live performances. A live version of it appears on their 2007 album, "Live at the BBC".
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Influence"I Love You" has been cited as an influence by many artists in the power pop genre due to its catchy melody and memorable lyrics.
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