Show Me Love
24/247/Seven Lyrics
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When you've got the rain in your eye it keeps you looking down
More of the same with a different name
Doesn't have to be your story now
Hey you'll never find love within
When you only take from you
What can he break
I'll never take from you babe
You close the door on the raging fire and never put it out
And you wonder why
Your blood it boils and it won't calm down
Because your heart is mine and it calls you out
Hey you'll never find love within
When you only seek love in him
And he only takes from you
What he can break
I'll never take from you, babe
In "Show Me Love," 24/247/Seven sings about the consequences of seeking love from the wrong people and never finding it within ourselves. The first verse points out how having the rain in our eyes keeps us looking down and seeing more of the same with a different name. This could be interpreted as a metaphor for being stuck in a negative cycle of seeking love in the wrong places and experiencing the same disappointing outcomes repeatedly. The chorus emphasizes that it's impossible to find love within ourselves when we only take from ourselves and seek love in others who only want to take from us. In this context, "what he can break" could refer to how some people only seek out relationships to have power over their partners or to break them down emotionally.
The second verse adds to the theme of seeking love in others who only take from us. The singer urges the subject of the song to stop shutting the door on their own emotions and ignoring the "raging fire" inside. It's implied that the subject's heart belongs to the singer, and that their desire to seek love elsewhere leads to boiling blood and unresolved emotions. The bridge underscores how seeking love in the wrong places only leads to heartbreak and emotional turmoil, but the singer promises to never take from the subject like others have.
Overall, "Show Me Love" encourages listeners to take a closer look at where they seek love and to focus on finding it within themselves. By doing so, they can avoid emotional pain and find more fulfilling relationships in the future.
Line by Line Meaning
How can't you see
Why can't you notice the truth
When you've got the rain in your eye it keeps you looking down
Your negative thoughts are keeping you from seeing the positive
More of the same with a different name
You keep repeating the same mistakes with different people
Doesn't have to be your story now
You have the power to change your situation
Hey you'll never find love within
You can't find love if you don't love yourself
When you only take from you
If you only focus on yourself, you won't find love
What can he break
What can he do to hurt you
I'll never take from you babe
I won't hurt you like others have
(Ah, ah, ha)
You close the door on the raging fire and never put it out
You ignore the issues in your relationship and they continue to burn
And you wonder why
You question why your relationship isn't working
Your blood it boils and it won't calm down
You're angry and can't calm down
Because your heart is mine and it calls you out
My love for you is real and pushes you to be better
Hey you'll never find love within
You can't find love if you don't love yourself
When you only seek love in him
If you only look for love in others, you won't find it
And he only takes from you
If he only cares about himself, he won't love you
What he can break
What he can do to make you feel hurt or betrayed
I'll never take from you, babe
I won't take advantage of your love for me
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: ALEJANDRA ESTELA DEHEZA, BENJAMIN DAVID CURTIS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Martin Hill
Arguably the best male voice in R&B history. It’s a shortlist and he’s on it.
James Speller
LMAO....You haven't heard a lot of voices have you?
Just SpiritWilson
So true
William Hill
@James Speller, there's actually plenty of people that would agree with him. Didn't really show he vocal range as much in this song but with after 7 he killed it.
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Jesse powell
Martin Hill
@Hawa mahdi Jesse was great RIP but Kevon is on another level. He was with After 7, Milestone, and performed as a solo act. Hard to top the résumé.
Rosetta Morton
His voice is so refreshing I can listen to him sing 24 7
Fudge Fantasy
After 7 group was fire too.
Kimisa Sanders
Yes, 24/7. 365
BIG DAME TV
@Fudge Fantasy Ready or not was 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 1989