About The Song
The song was released on June 11, 1968, as a single from the album “Waiting for the Sun” by Nipper Music Co., Inc. Jim Morrison wrote the song in 1965 after being inspired by a beautiful woman he saw walking on the beach. The lyrics were penned in his notebook.
“Hello, I Love You” encapsulates The Doors’ signature psychedelic rock sound, blending blues, rock, and avant-garde elements. Morrison’s enigmatic vocals add to its infectious energy, showcasing the band’s unique fusion of genres. The lyrics depict a sidewalk crouching at the woman’s feet like a begging dog, suggesting an infatuation with her beauty. The phrase “Queen of the Angels” possibly refers to Los Angeles, the City of Angels.
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Lyrics
Hello, I love you
Won’t you tell me your name?
Hello, I love you
Let me jump in your game
Hello, I love you
Won’t you tell me your name?
Hello, I love you
Let me jump in your game
She’s walking down the street
Blind to every eye she meets
Do you think you’ll be the guy
To make the queen of the angels sigh?
Hello, I love you
Won’t you tell me your name?
Hello, I love you
Let me jump in your game
Hello, I love you
Won’t you tell me your name?
Hello, I love you
Let me jump in your game
She holds her head so high
Like a statue in the sky
Her arms are wicked, and her legs are long
When she moves my brain screams out this song
Sidewalk crouches at her feet
Like a dog that begs for something sweet
Do you hope to make her see you, fool?
Do you hope to pluck this dusky jewel?
Hello, hello, hello, hello, hello, hello, hello
I want you
Hello
I need my baby
Hello, hello, hello, hello