Love Yourself
莫文蔚 (Karen Mok) Lyrics


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Love Yourself
演唱:莫文蔚
i don't need some guy to wine and dine me all the time
i don't need some other guy to tell me i look fine
i won't hear a lie even if it's all you have to say
no more empty promises to keep me hanging on a line
just as the music plays on and on each and every day hey hey
there is no other way
simply smile a little smile for you no matter what you do
love yourself every way
feeling good that's your natural right
love yourself every day
looking good all thru' day and night
you oughtta know by now baby
feeling love is all you need to be a lady
all i need's a lover who'll stand by me thru' and thru'
and i need a love that's gonna stay forever true
i won't care at all even if you never say "i love you"
i've got better things to do to make my dreams come true
just as the music plays on and on each and every day hey hey
there is no other way
simply smile a little smile for you no matter what you do
love yourself every way
feeling good that's your natural right
love yourself every day
looking good all thru' day and night
you oughtta know by now baby
feeling love is all you need to be a lady
and if the music dies life gose on each and every day hey hey
there is no other way
just simply smile a little smile for you no matter what you do
love yourself every way
feeling good that's your natural right
love yourself every day
looking good all thru' day and night
love yourself every way
walking tall hold your head up high
love yourself every day
close your eyes feel the love inside




you oughtta know by now baby
loving life is all you need to be a lady

Overall Meaning

In "Love Yourself", Karen Mok urges women to be confident and value their selves. She sings about not needing validation from men, and the importance of self-love. She states that she doesn't need a man to constantly tell her that he loves her or that she looks beautiful because she knows her worth. Mok acknowledges that she needs a love that will stay true, but also recognizes that she has better things to do than waste her time on empty promises from someone who won't stand by her through thick and thin. The song asserts that self-love and self-confidence are essential and a woman needs to love herself every way and every day.


Line by Line Meaning

i don't need some guy to wine and dine me all the time
I don't require a man to always take me on dates and treat me to fancy meals.


i don't need some other guy to tell me i look fine
I don't need another man to flatter my appearance.


i won't hear a lie even if it's all you have to say
Even if a lie is all you can offer, I would rather not hear it at all.


no more empty promises to keep me hanging on a line
I am done with hollow commitments that string me along.


just as the music plays on and on each and every day hey hey
Life continues on relentlessly every day, just like the unending music.


there is no other way
There's no alternative approach.


simply smile a little smile for you no matter what you do
I will always give you a small smile, regardless of your actions.


love yourself every way
Affectionate self-care is essential.


feeling good that's your natural right
Feeling good about oneself is a fundamental entitlement.


looking good all thru' day and night
Appearing admirable and charming is achievable all day and night.


you oughtta know by now baby
At this point, you should know.


feeling love is all you need to be a lady
Love and a positive attitude make a person a lady.


all i need's a lover who'll stand by me thru' and thru'
I solely require a partner who will remain loyal to me all the way.


and i need a love that's gonna stay forever true
I require a love that will be eternally loyal.


i won't care at all even if you never say "i love you"
It doesn't matter to me if you never say the words "I love you."


i've got better things to do to make my dreams come true
I have more important aspirations to pursue to achieve my dreams.


and if the music dies life gose on each and every day hey hey
If the music stops, life goes on continuously.


just simply smile a little smile for you no matter what you do
Continue to smile, regardless of your actions.


love yourself every way
Adore yourself through various means.


walking tall hold your head up high
Be confident and proud of yourself.


close your eyes feel the love inside
Close your eyes and connect with your inner love and kindness.


loving life is all you need to be a lady
Loving and enjoying life is what makes a lady.




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張瑋

1997民國86年10~11月發行的專輯主打歌曲,67年次的我當年是19歲;2019即將2020年我41歲還有在聽,跟我一樣現在還有在聽那些年流行、好聽的經典歌曲的朋友們請舉手~

Kevin C

14歲時買莫文蔚的Tape的卡式錄音帶這首歌一直聽完倒帶再聽倒帶再聽,記得它在B面的第一首好像吧

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汪映廉

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汪映廉

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汪映廉

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Ming Lee

莫文蔚的歌就是特別能感動人心,無論是淡淡的呢喃還是熱情的吶喊。都那麼真誠。

Wes Shields

90年代的滾石好猛,可以網羅一票唱將歌手

阿天

想起當年搭配ZA化妝品的歌,開始喜歡莫文蔚,買了專輯每條歌都好聽!

Alien C

喜歡她mv的風格造型

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