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I'm not in love
So don't forget it
It's just a silly phase I'm going through
And just because
I call you up
Don't get me wrong, don't think you've got it made
I'm not in love, no no, it's because..
I like to see you
But then again
That doesn't mean you mean that much to me
So if I call you
Don't make a fuss
Don't tell your friends about the two of us
I'm not in love, no no, it's because..
I keep your picture
Upon the wall
It hides a nasty stain that's lying there
So don't you ask me
To give it back
I know you know it doesn't mean that much to me
I'm not in love, no no, it's because..
Ooh you'll wait a long time for me
Ooh you'll wait a long time
Ooh you'll wait a long time for me
Ooh you'll wait a long time
I'm not in love
So don't forget it
It's just a silly phase I'm going through
And just because I call you up
Don't get me wrong, don't think you've got it made
I'm not in love
I'm not in love
So don't forget it
It's just a silly phase I'm going through
And just because
I call you up
Don't get me wrong, don't think you've got it made
I'm not in love, no no, it's because..
I like to see you
But then again
That doesn't mean you mean that much to me
So if I call you
Don't make a fuss
Don't tell your friends about the two of us
I'm not in love, no no, it's because..
I keep your picture
Upon the wall
It hides a nasty stain that's lying there
So don't you ask me
To give it back
I know you know it doesn't mean that much to me
I'm not in love, no no, it's because..
Ooh you'll wait a long time for me
Ooh you'll wait a long time
Ooh you'll wait a long time for me
Ooh you'll wait a long time
I'm not in love
So don't forget it
It's just a silly phase I'm going through
And just because I call you up
Don't get me wrong, don't think you've got it made
I'm not in love
I'm not in love
Lyrics submitted by Boonechic_21
Track duration: 06:00
"I'm Not in Love" as written by Graham Gouldman, Eric Stewart
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing
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He doesn't say he wishes to commit,he likes the control,and the security it gives him knowing she will always be there waiting..
until...
She gives up on him, even wants her pictures back..time is up, she wont take any more...
He finally realizes how in love he was, and how foolish to play such a cruel game.
Big boys don't cry
There is an afterall and almost God like spiritual sound that dominates this song..
Also , in terms of meaning.. it would explain (given the pretext that this is (as it first appears)about a guy who thinks he is “not in love” with this lady).. the mixed feelings he has about the relationship.
I think when the guy first started dating this woman .. and he attached a certain transcendental quality to their relationship.. it felt magical .. he felt blessed .. like he had received a gift from God..
As time has marched on his sensory and intellectual parts become less, but the spiritual side remains strong..
He becomes is torn as to what he feels.. what he should do..
To deny her, would be denying the existence of God.
So, the emotion in his voice is directed more at his personal struggle with the divine , rather than her.
Doesn't there always seems to be at least one guy in any cohort who makes a sport out of capturing a girl's (or multiple girls') interest only to a.) reject her and b.) repeat. The unfair bit is what typically seems to happen is when the girl figures out she is barking up the wrong tree, the guy's interest is renewed. Instead of letting go, he tries to hook her again, and the cycle continues-- just "because".
In the parlance of modern day "pickup artists" the protagonist in our story is "throwing negs." "I have feelings for you-- but they're a silly phase". "If I call you, don't flatter yourself you've got me." "Come here, but you mean nothing to me and I don't wan't to acknowledge whatever our relationship is publicly" and on and on. Classic crazy-making behavior. And the veiled promise "you'll wait a long time for me"-- so she'll get him eventually? Why does this jagoff get to be in the driver's seat? When I hear the "big boys don't cry" portion I think about the guy trying to use tears to manipulate. Also present is the whole "I'm dangerous and damaged" theme, what with the stain on the wall and everything. I'll bet he's a wall-puncher too. It's a good think the music is so beautiful and compelling because this character comes across as quite assy. I've seen so many people get sucked into this kind of push/pull relationship where they didn't know whether they were coming or going with the person. So unappealing.
He doesn't want anyone to find out about his lust for her. So he keeps telling her that he's not in love. Obvious he is or he wouldn't be mentioning it so many times. He ensures to keep his privacy by telling her 'don't tell your friends about the two of us'
He is hurt because he knows he can't have her. He calls it a 'silly phase'. But she'll 'wait a long time' for him since the girl is obviously in love with him.
Basically, he is totally obsessed with her and fantasizes about this girl all the time. He is so in love with her and doesn't want anyone to know it not even her.
"and just because i call you up,
don't think you've got it made...
you'll wait a long time for me"
She was the one in control when they were together, and she took advantage of him. His heart is broken - he knows he's weak and he's going to call her, but he's warning her; the pain and misery she dealt him is not forgotten, and she won't have another opportunity to take him for granted, because he's never coming back.
This is about a married guys realtionship with his girlfriend.
He is conflicted about the relationship and his emotions are getting the best of him.
As with all self denial, just because you say "i'm not in love" doesn't mean it's not true.
"I'm not in love, no no, just because...(I'm already married)"
But... I could be wrong.
Interesting how songs can apply to so many different situations. The gay man theory could apply to someone in that situation. Although I don't think that's what it's about.