You Don't Love Me
Bo Diddley Lyrics
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You don't care
You don't want me
Hangin' round here
Hangin' round here, hangin' round here, hangin' round here
Well, I love you
Yes, I do
Ain't nothin' in the world
Woudn't do for you
I wouldn't do for you, wouldn't do for you, I wouldn't do for you
Yes, I saw you
On the street
Tellin' yo' man
You didn't love me, you didn't love me
You didn't love me, you didn't love me
Yes, I need you
Yes, I do
You know, pretty mama
What I'll try for you, what I'll try for you
What I'll try for you, what I'll try for you
What I'll try for you
What I'll try for you
What I'll try for you
In Bo Diddley's song "You Don't Love Me", the lyrics describe the pain of being in love with someone who does not reciprocate the same feelings. The song begins with the main message of the song as the singer repeats "You don't love me, you don't care, you don't want me, hanging round here". The repetition of this line emphasizes the main message of the song and reinforces the disappointment and sadness the singer is feeling.
The second verse portrays the singer's deep love for the person despite their lack of love in return. The lyrics "Well, I love you, yes I do, ain't nothing in the world, wouldn't do for you" show the lengths the singer is willing to go for this person. This contrasts with the first verse and emphasizes the one-sided nature of the relationship.
The final verse reveals that the singer has seen their love interest with somebody else and heard them say that they do not love him. The repetition of the line "you didn't love me" shows the shock and disappointment the singer is feeling. The song ends with the singer confessing their need and willingness to do anything to win their love over.
Overall, the song is a classic example of lost love and desperation. The repeated lines emphasize the one-sided nature of the relationship, and the final verse leaves listeners with a sense of despair and longing for lost love.
Line by Line Meaning
You don't love me
You do not possess any emotions of love towards me
You don't care
You do not care about me and my feelings
You don't want me
Hangin' round here
Hangin' round here, hangin' round here, hangin' round here
You do not want me to be around you and spend time with you
Well, I love you
Yes, I do
Ain't nothin' in the world
Woudn't do for you
I wouldn't do for you, wouldn't do for you, I wouldn't do for you
I have strong emotions of love for you and there is nothing in this world that I would not do for you to reciprocate my feelings
Yes, I saw you
On the street
Tellin' yo' man
You didn't love me, you didn't love me
You didn't love me, you didn't love me
I saw you on the street telling your partner that you do not love me despite my strong emotions towards you
Yes, I need you
Yes, I do
You know, pretty mama
What I'll try for you, what I'll try for you
What I'll try for you, what I'll try for you
I have a strong need for you and I am willing to do everything that I can to make you mine
What I'll try for you
What I'll try for you
What I'll try for you
I am willing to go to great lengths and make any effort required to make you love me back
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Ellas McDaniel
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@thejonegcle7759
2021 ... Here from Lil Walter "Hate to See You Go" and Rolling Stones remake. Unmistakeable sound here. Was Bo FIRST ?!
@alquimista5988
Bo Diddley is a real rhythm master.
@markbridwell8972
So true _ _ _ glad that I was able to meet Billy Boy Arnold at the Golden Sails Harmonica Blowdown, late 90's. His brother, Sam, was part of the Butterfield band _ _ remember ?
@markbridwell8972
Billy Boy had it all together in the world of harpists !
@markbridwell8972
And I should have said "has it " (present tense) . Tremendous player , the perfect compliment to Bo's group .
@xpmark1
thanks,great song.
@larryr.2225
Clearly the Forerunner of the Stones Sound -- Exile On Main Street!
@subversivelysurreal3645
Bo Diddley was a Goldmine for Chess...he said it loud and clear:
“ —I played #DrumRiffs on the #Guitar! “
Look Deeper...and I want everyone younger than me to; Do so, and No! I am NOT a Boomer, but
a #Socialist—-Older Music IS the Sexiest, so, party on....!❤️✌🏾
@bounceenergydrink
This is not the " You don't love me " that Billy Cobbs originally recorded, then Dawn Penn many years later recorded her version ( No, No, No ). Great song though.
@TomDjll
Struggling to phonetically spell the way he pronounces "you don't care." :D