Emotions Lyrics
Brenda Lee
Lyrics
Emotions, what are you doin'?
Oh, don't you know, don't you know you'll be my ruin?
You've got me crying, crying again
When will you let this heartache end?
Emotions, you get me upset
Why make me remember what I wanna forget?
I've been lonely, lonely too long
Emotions, please leave me alone
You worry my days, yes, you torture my nights
Never a dream, no, those dreams never turn out right
Emotions, give me a break
Let me forget that I made a mistake
Oh, can't you see what you're doin' to me?
Emotions, please set me free
You worry my days, oh, you torture my nights
Never a dream, no, those dreams never turn out right
Emotions, give me a break
Oh, let me forget that I made a mistake
Oh, can't you see what you're doing to me?
Emotions, please set me free
Song & Lyrics Facts
"Emotions" is a song by American singer-songwriter Brenda Lee. It was released as the title track from her 1961 album of the same name.
The lyrics were written by Don Gant and Randy Newman, with the music composed by Boudleaux Bryant. The single reached number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in December 1961. The backing band for the track included Grady Martin (guitar), Bob Moore (bass), Buddy Harman (drums) and Floyd Cramer (piano). The song has become one of Lee's signature tunes, dealing with the subject of love and emotions, which is reflected in its lyrics. The song starts off slow and builds up to an emotional climax, featuring Lee's powerful vocals. "Emotions" has been covered by many artists over the years, including Celine Dion, who released her version as a single in 1994.