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Why Don't You Love Me
Beyoncé Lyrics


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Now, now, now, honey (why)
You better sit down and look around (why, why)
'Cause you must've bumped yo' head (don't)
And I love you enough to talk some sense back into you, baby (you)
I'd hate to see you come home (love)
Me, the kids, and the dog is gone (me)
Check my credentials
I give you everything you want, everything you need
(Everything you need, why?)
Even your friends say I'm a good woman (why?)
All I need to know is why (why?)

Why don't you love me? (Love me)
Tell me, baby, why don't you love me? (Why don't you love me?)
When I make me so damn easy to love? (To-to-to love)
And why don't you need me? (Need me)
Tell me, baby, why don't you need me? (Why don't you need me?)
When I make me so damn easy to need? (To-to-to need)
(To need me)

Oh, I got beauty, I got class
I got style and I got ass
And you don't even care to care, looky here
I even put money in the bank account
Don't have to ask no one to help me out
You don't even notice that

Why don't you love me? (Love me)
Tell me, baby, why don't you love me? (Why don't you love me?)
When I make me so damn easy to love?
(Easy to-to love me, lo-lo-lo-love me, love me) hey, yeah
And why don't you need me? (Need me)
Tell me, baby, why don't you need me? (Need me, need me)
When I make me so damn easy to need?

I got beauty, I got heart
Keep my head in them books, I'm sharp
But you don't care to know I'm smart
Na-na-na-na-na-na-na
I got moves in your bedroom
Keep you happy with the nasty things I do
But you don't seem to be in tune (ooh)

Why don't you love me? (Love me)
Tell me, baby, why don't you love me? (Why don't you love me?)
When I make me so damn easy to love?
(Easy to-to love me, lo-lo-lo-love me, love me) hey, yeah
And why don't you need me? (Need me)
Tell me, baby, why don't you need me? (Need me, need me)
When I make me so damn easy to need?

Nothing not to love about me
There's nothing not to love about me
No, no, there's nothing not to love about me
No, no, nothing not to love about me
I'm lovely
There's nothing not to need about me
(Nothing not to need about me, no)
No, no, there's nothing not to need about me
(Nothing not to need about me, me, me)
Baby, you're just not the one
Or maybe you're just plain
Dumb

Overall Meaning

"Why Don't You Love Me" by Beyonce is a powerful anthem in which the artist sings about her beauty, talent, and accomplishments, but still feels unloved and unrecognized by her partner. Through her lyrics, Beyonce expresses confusion about why her partner fails to recognize her worth despite the love and care she gives him. The song explores themes of self-worth, heartbreak, and the complexity of relationships.


The song opens with Beyonce singing that her partner must have bumped his head to not be able to recognize her worth. She goes on to list all the things she has done for him, even things he might not have noticed, such as putting money in the bank account. She expresses her confusion about why he doesn't love or need her despite all she has to offer.


Halfway through the song, Beyonce shifts from detailing why she is an amazing partner to questioning herself. She wonders if she is not the one for him or if he is just plain dumb for not appreciating her. Despite this self-doubt, the chorus repeats, emphasizing that there is nothing not to love or need about her. Beyonce closes the song with a powerful message that her partner's failure to love her does not diminish her worth.


Line by Line Meaning

Now, now, now, honey (why)
Listen to me closely, my dear. I have an important question to ask.


You better sit down and look around (why, why)
Take a moment to think things through and observe our situation deeply.


'Cause you must've bumped yo' head (don't)
You must have lost your senses because your actions and feelings towards me don't make sense.


And I love you enough to talk some sense back into you, baby (you)
I care for you deeply, and I'm trying to make you see reason.


I'd hate to see you come home (love)
I couldn't bear the thought of you coming home to find me and the kids gone.


Me, the kids, and the dog is gone (me)
If you keep treating me this way, I'll have no choice but to leave with the kids, and even the dog.


Check my credentials
Take a good look at who I am and what I bring to this relationship.


I give you everything you want, everything you need
I have been fulfilling your every desire and need, without hesitation or complaint.


(Everything you need, why?)
Tell me, why don't you appreciate all that I've been doing for you?


Even your friends say I'm a good woman (why?)
You have people around you who acknowledge and recognize how valuable I am to you, why can't you see it too?


All I need to know is why (why?)
I am in dire need of an explanation from you, why do you treat me this way?


Oh, I got beauty, I got class
I am attractive and elegant.


I got style and I got ass
I am fashionable and curvy.


And you don't even care to care, looky here
But you don't seem to notice or appreciate any of it.


I even put money in the bank account
I contribute financially to our relationship.


Don't have to ask no one to help me out
I am independent and self-sufficient.


You don't even notice that
And you don't seem to acknowledge or appreciate any of my contributions.


I got beauty, I got heart
I am not only physically attractive, but also emotionally strong and caring.


Keep my head in them books, I'm sharp
I am intelligent and educated.


But you don't care to know I'm smart
But you don't value my intelligence or the effort I put into bettering myself.


Na-na-na-na-na-na-na
N/A


I got moves in your bedroom
I am sexually skilled and satisfying.


Keep you happy with the nasty things I do
I make sure to satisfy your sexual desires and keep you satisfied in bed.


But you don't seem to be in tune (ooh)
But you don't seem to care about our sexual connection or appreciate what I bring to the table.


Nothing not to love about me
There is nothing about me that is unlovable or undesirable.


No, no, there's nothing not to love about me
I am a highly desirable and lovable person.


There's nothing not to need about me
There is nothing about me that is not essential or valuable to this relationship.


(Nothing not to need about me, no)
I am vital to our relationship, and you need to recognize that.


(Nothing not to need about me, me, me)
I cannot stress enough how much I bring to this relationship.


Baby, you're just not the one
In the end, it seems like you are not the right person for me.


Or maybe you're just plain dumb
You may be too clueless or foolish to recognize my worth and value to you.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Angela Renee Beyince, Beyonce Gisselle Knowles, Eddie Smith Iii, Jesse Jamal Rankins, Jonathan Wells, Solange Knowles

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Comments from YouTube:

@tarothara8632

This is criminally underrated, one of her biggest bops

@justcrashandburn1273

Tarot Hara facts

@laureno4410

I just found it! Can’t believe this didn’t get more recognition

@dianasendt9509

It's one of my faves of all time

@tommiedam4167

The whole 4 album was just ahead of its time. This song and tracks like Dance For You, 1+1 and Love on Top are finally getting recognition!

@ImaniLai

@@tommiedam4167 This song was on I Am... Sasha Fierce but nevertheless you're absolutely right

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@thatgworl2504

This was me 2 years ago. I used to play this song nonstop. God this song brings me back to a horrible place. Wondering why a man didn’t love me. I started to question my worth as a woman because I did everything for him and he didn’t appreciate me. So glad that I realized that it had absolutely nothing to do with me.. He didn’t deserve me. Who cares if he doesn’t love me? I love me. That’s all that matters.

@sleepydge5331

Here💁👑👑




For you

@ariana6180

Girl preach

@dreamstreetgirl17

He was probably a narcist just like my ex..

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