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Said I Loved You...But I Lied Lyrics

by Michael Bolton

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Said I Loved You...But I Lied Lyrics

You are the candle, love's the flame A fire that burns through wind and rain Shine your light on this heart of mine Till the end of time You came to me like the dawn through the night Just shinin' like the sun Out of my dreams and into my life You are the one, you are the one CHORUS: Said I loved you but I lied 'Cause this is more than love I feel inside Said I loved you but I was wrong 'Cause love could never ever feel so strong Said I loved you but I lied With all my soul I've tried in vain How can mere words my heart explain This taste of heaven so deep so true I've found in you So many reasons in so many ways My life has just begun Need you forever, I need you to stay You are the one, you are the one CHORUS: You came to me like the dawn through the night Just shinin' like the sun Out of my dreams and into my life You are the one, you are the one CHORUS: Said I loved you But this is more than love I feel inside Said I loved you....But I lied

Meaning of Said I Loved You...But I Lied

“Said I Loved You…But I Lied” is a raw expression of overwhelming, almost spiritual love and the subsequent realization that it’s far beyond anything the singer has ever experienced. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of this love as a radiant force – a “candle,” a “dawn,” a “sun” – illuminating his entire being and transforming his life into something extraordinary. Initially expressing fervent declarations of love, he confesses to having lied, admitting that his feelings are too profound, too powerful to be contained within simple words. The core message is one of stunned discovery: he’s stumbled upon a genuine, transcendent connection that has irrevocably altered his perspective, leaving him desperately wanting her presence “forever.” Michael Bolton’s voice amplifies the vulnerability and heartfelt confusion as he grapples with this unexpected and intensely beautiful truth, conveying a desperate plea for this love to endure.

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