I'm Not in Love
Understanding Emotional Detachment in Richie Havens' "I'm Not in Love
Lyrics
I'm not in love
I do not have romantic feelings.
So don't forget it
Remember and accept the fact that I am not in love.
It's just a silly phase I'm going through
Describing the lack of romantic emotions as a temporary and insignificant phase.
And just because
Reiterating the absence of love.
I call you up
Despite calling, it does not imply a deep emotional connection.
Don't get me wrong, don't think you've got it made
Cautioning against misconstruing the interaction as a commitment.
I'm not in love, no no, it's because..
Reaffirming the absence of love, providing clarity.
I like to see you
Expressing a preference to be in your company.
But then again
Balancing the previous line, indicating that it doesn't signify a deep emotional attachment.
That doesn't mean you mean that much to me
Clarifying that seeing you doesn't equate to holding great importance.
So if I call you
If I reach out to you, don't overreact.
Don't make a fuss
Emphasizing the desire for a low-key response.
Don't tell your friends about the two of us
Requesting discretion regarding the relationship from your end.
I'm not in love, no no, it's because..
Restating the absence of love.
I keep your picture
Keeping a picture but acknowledging a hidden imperfection.
Upon the wall
The picture conceals a flaw, symbolic of the superficial nature of attachment.
It hides a nasty stain that's lying there
Explaining the reason behind keeping the picture despite its flaw.
So don't you ask me
Rejecting the request to return the picture.
To give it back
Recognizing that the picture is not highly valued.
I know you know it doesn't mean that much to me
Reiterating the lack of emotional significance.
I'm not in love, no no, it's because..
Reaffirming the absence of love.
Ooh you'll wait a long time for me
Addressing the time it takes for genuine feelings to develop.
Ooh you'll wait a long time
Repeating the idea that it will take a considerable amount of time.
Ooh you'll wait a long time for me
Reiterating the prolonged duration one needs to wait for reciprocated feelings.
Ooh you'll wait a long time
Emphasizing the patience required for a deep emotional connection.
I'm not in love
Reiterating the initial statement of not being in love.
So don't forget it
Emphasizing the need to remember the lack of romantic feelings.
It's just a silly phase I'm going through
Repeating the description of the current emotional state as a passing phase.
And just because I call you up
Despite calling, it doesn't imply a deep emotional connection.
Don't get me wrong, don't think you've got it made
Cautioning against misconstruing the interaction as a commitment.
I'm not in love
Final assertion of not being in love.
I'm not in love
Reiteration of the absence of romantic feelings.
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