“You Don’t Have to Say You Love Me” is a 1966 hit by Dusty Springfield, reaching number one on the UK Singles Chart and number four on the Billboard Hot 100. Originally an Italian song titled “Io che non vivo (senza te)” by Pino Donaggio and Vito Pallavicini, Springfield’s version became her most successful single.

The lyrics delve into themes of unrequited love, heartbreak, and the struggle to move on from a failed relationship, conveying feelings of abandonment and desperation. The lyrics convey the theme of unrequited love, with lines like “You don’t have to say you love me, just be close at hand”. Dusty Springfield’s rendition showcases her powerful vocals and emotional delivery, making it a timeless classic.