I'm Confessin' (That I Love You)
Brenda Lee · Let Me Sing/By Request [Ace] [2006]
I'm confessing that I love you
Tell me do you love me too
Yes, I'm confessing that I need you
Honest I do.
In your eyes I read such strange things
But your lips they deny they're true
Will your answer really change things
Making me blue.
I'm afraid someday, I'm afraid you'll leave me
Saying can't we still be friends
If you go, you know, you know you'll grieve me
All my life, on you on you depends.
So am I guessing that you love me
Dreaming dreams of you in vain
Yes, I'm confessing that I love you
Over again.
--- Instrumental ---
Now am I guessing, am I guessing
That you love me
Dreaming dreams of you in vain
I'm confessing that I love you
Over again...
I'm Confessin' (That I Love You) - Brenda Lee
Brenda Lee's 1956 recording of 'I'm Confessin' (That I Love You)' stands as a definitive example of the doo-wop and pop standards revival that dominated the mid-1950s. Originally a hit for The Four Lads, Lee's version transformed the song into a signature track, showcasing her distinctive vocal style characterized by a bright, clear tone and a signature falsetto that blended pop sensibilities with gospel and R&B influences. Released on her debut album, the recording became a staple of her discography and remains a widely covered standard in the American songbook. The track exemplifies the era's shift toward polished studio production while retaining the emotional directness of traditional vocal jazz and swing. Its enduring popularity highlights Lee's ability to reinterpret existing material, cementing her status as a pivotal figure in the transition from teen idol to respected recording artist.