Teach Me
Musiq Lyrics
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Work till you tired (yeah)
Got to provide (yeah)
Always be the rock for my fam'
Protect them by all means
(And give you the things that you need, baby)
Our relationship is (suffering) trying to give you (what I never had)
You say I don't know to love you, baby
Well, I say, show me the way
I keep my feelings (deep inside, I)
Shadow them (with my pride eye)
I'm trying desperately, baby
Just work with me
Teach me how to love
Show me the way to surrender my heart, girl; I'm so lost
Teach me how to love
How I can get my emotions involved
Teach me; show me how to love
Show me the way to surrender my heart, girl; I'm lost
Teach me how to love
How I can get my emotions involved
Teach me how to love
I was always taught to be strong
Never let them think you care at all
Let no one get close to me
Before (you and me)
I then shared things wit' you, girl, about my past
That I'd never tell to anyone else (no)
Just keep it to myself (yes)
Now I know I lack affection and expressing my feelings
It took me a minute to come and admit this, but
See, I'm really tryin' to (change now)
Wanna love you better (show me how)
I'm tryin' desperately, baby, hey
Teach me how to love
Show me the way to surrender my heart, girl; I'm so lost
Teach me how to love
How I can get my emotions involved
Teach me; show me how to love
Show me the way to surrender my heart, girl; I'm lost
Teach me how to love
How I can get my emotions involved
Teach me how to love
Ain't nobody ever took the time to try to teach me what (love was but you)
And I ain't never trust anyone enough to let 'em tell me (what to do)
Teach me how to show it, and show me how to love you, baby
(Teach me, please; just show me, yeah)
'Cause I'm (willing)
To let (go) of my (fears), girl; I'm (serious)
About (all that I've said)
Girl, I (wanna love you) with (all my heart)
Baby, show me where to start
Teach me how to love
Show me the way to surrender my heart, girl; I'm so lost
Teach me how to love
How I can get my emotions involved
Teach me; show me how to love
Show me the way to surrender my heart, girl; I'm lost
Teach me how to love
How I can get my emotions involved
Teach me how to love
Girl, just teach me how to love you better
You know I wanna love you better, girl
Musiq's "Teach Me" is a song about a man coming to terms with the fact that he doesn't know how to love and asking his partner to teach him. The song opens with the singer explaining the definition of a man that he was taught: someone who never cries, works until he's tired, provides for his family, protects them, and gives them everything they need. He admits that his relationship is suffering because he's trying to give his partner what he never had, but he doesn't know how to love her in the way she wants to be loved. He keeps his feelings deep inside and shadows them with pride, but he's willing to try and change if she'll show him the way.
As the song progresses, the singer admits that he was always taught to be strong and never let anyone think he cared. He shared things about his past with his partner he's never shared with anyone else, but he still struggles to express his feelings and lacks affection. He admits that he's serious about loving her and wants to let go of his fears, but he needs her to teach him how to love. The chorus repeats the plea for her to teach him how to love and shows his willingness to surrender his heart and get his emotions involved.
The song showcases vulnerability and a willingness to learn and grow in a relationship. It's a reminder that love is not always easy, but it's worth putting in the effort to learn how to love someone in the way they need and deserve.
Line by Line Meaning
I was told the true definition of a man was to never cry
Growing up, I was taught that being a man meant never showing your emotions or crying.
Work till you tired (yeah)
I know I need to work hard and put in the effort until I'm exhausted.
Got to provide (yeah)
It's important for me to provide for my family and provide them with everything they need.
Always be the rock for my fam'
I believe it's my responsibility to be the foundation or the steady presence for my family.
Protect them by all means
Above all else, I want to protect my family and keep them safe from harm.
(And give you the things that you need, baby)
I also want to give you everything you need and want, my love.
Our relationship is (suffering) trying to give you (what I never had)
I feel like our relationship is struggling because I'm trying to provide for you and give you things that I never had, but I don't really know how to show my love.
You say I don't know to love you, baby
You've told me that I don't know how to love you, my love.
Well, I say, show me the way
I'm asking you to show me how to love you better and make you happy.
I keep my feelings (deep inside, I)
I tend to hide my true feelings and emotions instead of expressing them.
Shadow them (with my pride eye)
I use my pride to hide my vulnerability and cover up my feelings.
I'm trying desperately, baby
I'm doing my best to change and become more open and vulnerable with you.
Teach me how to love
Please teach me how to love you better.
Show me the way to surrender my heart, girl; I'm so lost
I feel lost and don't know how to open up my heart to you. Please guide me and show me how to surrender myself to you.
How I can get my emotions involved
I want to learn how to be more emotional and involved in our relationship.
Ain't nobody ever took the time to try to teach me what (love was but you)
No one has ever taken the time to show me how to love, except for you.
And I ain't never trust anyone enough to let 'em tell me (what to do)
I've never trusted anyone enough to let them guide me or tell me what to do, except for you.
Teach me how to show it, and show me how to love you, baby
Please teach me how to show my love for you and how to make you happy.
'Cause I'm (willing)
I'm willing to learn and change for you.
To let (go) of my (fears), girl; I'm (serious)
I want to let go of my fears and be serious about our relationship.
About (all that I've said)
I mean everything I've said to you about my love for you.
Girl, I (wanna love you) with (all my heart)
I want to love you with all of my heart and show you that you mean everything to me.
Baby, show me where to start
Please guide me and show me where to begin to make our relationship stronger and happier.
Girl, just teach me how to love you better
I'm asking you to help me become a better partner and show me how to love you the way you deserve to be loved.
You know I wanna love you better, girl
I want to be able to love you better and make you happy always, my love.
Lyrics © REGENT MUSIC CORPORATION, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ADAM BLACKSTONE, RANDALL C. BOWLAND, CARVIN HAGGINS, COREY LATIF WILLIAMS, IVAN BERIAS, JOHNNIE SMITH, GEORGE HUBERT MCCURDY
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When I got back from being overseas it was hard on my wife and
me.
She couldn't undserstand why I
was
so quiet and not trusting her with my inner demons. I just never
learned how to speak to her like I used too. We divorced
in 2003. When I had a chance to get back together, I told her no,
cause she needed a man who was able to romance her, like I used too.
So every time I hear this song, IT REMINDS ME OF HER. You’ll always
be my one and only Baby… Mami… I still LOVE YOU MAMI.
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