My mom had this album when I was growing up, and I used to love to listen to it. This song in particular came back to me on the internal jukebox after a recent visit to my childhood home. It was always bittersweet for me in those days -- I liked the sound of what she was singing about, hoped I'd find it, but hadn't had any experience with it.
You came when I was happy in your sunshine
I grew to love you more each passing day
Before too long I built my world around you
And I prayed you'd love enough of me to stay
If you love me let me know
If you don't then let me go
I can't take another minute
Of a day without you in it
If you love me let it be
If you don't then set me free
Take the chains away
That keep me loving you
The arms that open wide to hold me closer
The hands that run their fingers through my hair
The smile that says "hello, it's good to see you"
Anytime I turn around to find you there
It's this and so much more that make me love you
What else can I do to make you see
You know you have whatever's mine to give you
But a love affair for one can never be
If you love me let me know
If you don't then let me go
I can't take another minute
Of a day without you in it
If you love me let it be
If you don't then set me free
Take the chains away
That keep me loving you
These days, Olivia, I'm happy to say, I know exactly of what you sing!
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