Do You Love Me
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My dear, our love has been larger than life
I hope we can make it grow still
Lately it seems you are less than satisfied
But I have not yet had my fill
You say that you're drawn to my hunger for life
These cravings go deeper than that
This question weighing heavy on more than my mind, is
Will you still love me when I'm fat
When I can't button up my pants
Will you forgive my midnight snacks
And love me even when I'm fat
I once was a dancer, light and deft on my feet
But as the years fly by I can't turn down the sweets
In isolation I gained the covid nineteen
I can see in your eyes it's distressing
I cycle on my peloton, extend those donkey kicks
I count the carbs and cut the lard, I'm out of points by 6
No cow, no pig, I'm sick of it, I think I'm gonna crack
My wine, it looks so lonely on the rack
When I was a young girl, I was told to always clean my plate
That worked out swell until I turned about 28
At first I grew buxom, but then I was struck dumb
When a woman told me in all sincerity - you have such a pretty face
For a while, I was defeated, fully under duress
Thinking what is my worth if I can't zip up my wedding dress
But then I realized - I think I still look pretty good - and no one else gets a say
I can still fit the heels from my wedding day
I will still love me when I'm fat
I'll buy elastic waisted pants
I'll stock the fridge with midnight snacks
And look good even when I'm fat
I will still love you when you're fat
We'll share elastic waisted pants




I'll bring the food for midnight snacks
And love each other when we're fat

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to [unknown]'s song "Do You Love Me?" explore the insecurities and challenges that arise within a romantic relationship when one partner experiences weight gain. The song acknowledges the singer's awareness of their own changing body, expressing a fear of losing their partner's love and attraction due to their physical appearance. The lyrics convey a sense of vulnerability and a desire for reassurance and acceptance.


The first stanza establishes the depth of the couple's love and the hope that it can continue to grow, despite the singer's growing dissatisfaction and cravings. The chorus poses the central question: "Will you still love me when I'm fat?" It expresses the singer's fear that their weight gain will affect their partner's love and asks for unconditional acceptance.


The second and third stanzas delve into the singer's personal struggle with weight gain. They reminisce about their past as a dancer, highlighting the contrast between their previous physical agility and their current struggles with cravings and weight gain. The mention of gaining weight during the COVID-19 pandemic adds a contemporary context to the lyrics.


The bridge addresses societal pressures and body image standards that can cause stress and self-doubt. The singer reflects on the comments they received about their appearance, particularly the backhanded compliment of having a pretty face despite their weight. However, the lyrics ultimately convey a sense of self-acceptance and empowerment, as the singer realizes their inherent worth and the importance of loving themselves regardless of their physical appearance.


Overall, the song "Do You Love Me?" explores the complexities of body image and self-worth within a romantic relationship, ultimately emphasizing the importance of unconditional love and acceptance.


Line by Line Meaning

My dear, our love has been larger than life
Our love has been extraordinary and bigger than anything else


I hope we can make it grow still
I desire for our love to continue growing and thriving


Lately it seems you are less than satisfied
Recently, it appears that you're not completely content


But I have not yet had my fill
However, I still haven't had enough of our love


You say that you're drawn to my hunger for life
You express that you're attracted to my deep yearning for experiences


These cravings go deeper than that
These longings extend far beyond just a desire for excitement


This question weighing heavy on more than my mind, is
This question burdens not only my thoughts, but also my emotions


Will you still love me when I'm fat
Will you continue to love me even if I gain weight


When I can't button up my pants
When I struggle to fasten my trousers


Will you forgive my midnight snacks
Will you pardon me for indulging in snacks during the late hours


And love me even when I'm fat
And cherish me despite my increased body size


I once was a dancer, light and deft on my feet
There was a time when I used to dance gracefully and nimbly


But as the years fly by I can't turn down the sweets
However, as time passes, I find it hard to resist sugary treats


In isolation I gained the covid nineteen
During the period of isolation, I gained weight, commonly referred to as the 'Covid nineteen'


I can see in your eyes it's distressing
I can perceive from your expression that it troubles you


I cycle on my peloton, extend those donkey kicks
I engage in cycling on my Peloton and perform exercises like donkey kicks


I count the carbs and cut the lard, I'm out of points by 6
I meticulously monitor my carbohydrate intake and reduce fatty foods, often exceeding my daily limits by 6 points


No cow, no pig, I'm sick of it, I think I'm gonna crack
I'm tired of abstaining from consuming beef and pork, and I feel like I'm reaching my breaking point


My wine, it looks so lonely on the rack
My wine bottle appears lonely and untouched on the wine rack


When I was a young girl, I was told to always clean my plate
During my childhood, I was taught to finish all the food on my plate


That worked out swell until I turned about 28
That strategy seemed effective until I reached approximately 28 years of age


At first I grew buxom, but then I was struck dumb
Initially, I developed a curvaceous figure, but later, I felt dumbfounded and disheartened


When a woman told me in all sincerity - you have such a pretty face
When another woman sincerely remarked - you are attractive in terms of facial features


For a while, I was defeated, fully under duress
For a period of time, I felt defeated and completely stressed


Thinking what is my worth if I can't zip up my wedding dress
Contemplating what value I hold if I am unable to fasten my wedding gown


But then I realized - I think I still look pretty good - and no one else gets a say
However, I had an epiphany - I believe I still appear attractive - and nobody else should have a say in it


I can still fit the heels from my wedding day
I can still wear the high-heeled shoes I had on my wedding day


I will still love me when I'm fat
I will continue to love myself even if I gain weight


I'll buy elastic waisted pants
I will purchase pants with elastic waistbands


I'll stock the fridge with midnight snacks
I will ensure that the refrigerator is filled with snacks for late-night cravings


And look good even when I'm fat
And maintain an attractive appearance despite my increased body size


I will still love you when you're fat
I will continue to love you even if you gain weight


We'll share elastic waisted pants
We will both wear trousers with elastic waistbands


I'll bring the food for midnight snacks
I will provide the food for our late-night snacking sessions


And love each other when we're fat
And love one another despite our increased body sizes




Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Allison Bowman

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

JaneLee Keller

1962

Thanks Much C H Stereo 😊
Love This Song 💓.

Of course I'm Sure Most People know it was also featured in The Movie 'Dirty Dancing' 🙂.

JaneLee - in Suburban Philadelphia Pennsylvania, USA
2/27/22



All comments from YouTube:

Jon Martinez

Props to whoever made the decision to record this classic on color video tape. It's timeless and is probably one of the oldest music videos around.

thomas agustin

this is a remaster

Jon Martinez

@thomas agustin Yeah it's remastered, but it was originally recorded on 2-inch videotape, which is why it's so smooth and lacks grain. Motown did that with their artists.

Navidad na

Magnífico,me devuelve mis años jóvenes con está música maravillosa

liza sulong

Brilliant songs music from the past! ❤

Kommander Karl

There was really something special about music during this time. Nothing these days just makes me feel so excited this kind of music does.

Sonicfanboy3

Fax

GarandLuvr

His gravelly voice and their smooth voices are a perfect mix! 😄😄😄😄

jollytunes

As much as I love the Tremeloes' version the original is still the best!

slownoman

For straight ahead true rock and roll, it doesn't get better than this. I was a HS sophomore when this gem came out. We'd dance like crazy every time it came on. Watch me now, hey!!!

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