Show Me Love
24 - 7 Lyrics
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Show me, show me, show me baby
Yeah
You've got to show me love
You got to give it to me, give it to me, give it to me yeah
So, baby if you want me
You've got to show me love
Words are so easy to say, alright?
You've got to show me love
So, baby if you want me
You've got to show me love
Words are so easy to say, alright?
You've got to show me love
Heartbreaks and promises
I've had more than my share
I'm tired of giving my love
And getting nowhere, nowhere
What I need is somebody
Who really cares
I really need a lover
A lover that wants to be there
It's been so long since I
Touched a wanting hand
I can't put my love on the line
That I hope you'll understand
So, baby if you want me
You've got to show me love
Words are so easy to say, alright?
You've got to show me love
Show me, show me baby
You got to give it to me, give it to me, give it to me yeah
Show me, show me baby
You got to give it to me, give it to me, give it to me yeah
I'm tired of getting caught up
In those one night affairs
What I really need is somebody
Who will always be there
Don't you promise me the world
All that, I've already heard
This time around for me baby
Actions speak louder than words
If you're looking for devotion, talk to me
Come with your heart in your hand
Because my love is guaranteed
So, baby if you want me
You've got to show me love
Words are so easy to say, alright?
You've got to show me love
Show me, show me baby
You got to give it to me, give it to me, give it to me yeah
I don't want no fakes, don't want no phoney
I need your love
Show me, show me, show me baby
Yeah
You got to give it to me, give it to me, give it to me yeah
Yeah
You've got to show me love
The song "Show Me Love" by 24 - 7 is about a person who is desperately seeking love but is unable to find it. The first verse talks about how the person is looking down because of the rain in their eye, which is symbolic of the sadness that they are feeling. The second line indicates that they have been through this before, and the third line suggests that they don't want this to be their story anymore. Essentially, the person is tired of feeling sad and alone and is searching for something more.
The chorus talks about finding love within oneself and not just relying on someone else for it. The line "When you only take from you" suggests that the person is selfish and only thinks about themselves, which is preventing them from finding love. The next line "What can he break" is talking about how some people only take from you what they can break, meaning they only care about themselves and will only hurt others in their pursuit of love. The singer promises that they will never be like that and will never take from the person they love.
The next verse talks about how the person is trying to shut out the pain they feel, but it is only making things worse. They wonder why they can't calm down, but the reason is that their heart is calling out for love. The final lines of the chorus reinforce the idea that love must come from within, and relying on someone else will only lead to disappointment.
Overall, "Show Me Love" is a song about finding self-love and not relying on someone else for happiness. The lyrics suggest that true love cannot be found until one learns to love themselves first.
Line by Line Meaning
How can't you see
You are blind to the truth
When you've got the rain in your eye it keeps you looking down
Your problems and negative experiences prevent you from seeing the good things in your life
More of the same with a different name
Your life will not change unless you make changes yourself, no matter what you call it
Doesn't have to be your story now
You have the power to change the narrative of your life
Hey you'll never find love within
You cannot find true love if you do not love yourself first
When you only take from you
If you only focus on your own needs, you will never find lasting love or happiness
What can he break
What he can damage or destroy
I'll never take from you babe (Ah, ah, ha)
I will never take advantage of you or harm you
You close the door on the raging fire and never put it out
You ignore your problems or negative emotions, allowing them to grow and become more intense
And you wonder why
You are confused as to why your life or emotions are out of control
Your blood it boils and it won't calm down
You are experiencing intense anger or other negative emotions that you cannot control
Because your heart is mine and it calls you out
Your true desires or emotions are in conflict with what you are currently experiencing
When you only seek love in him
If you only look for love from one person, you may end up feeling unfulfilled or disappointed
And he only takes from you
If the other person only cares about their own needs, the relationship will not be healthy or fulfilling
What he can break
What he can damage or destroy
I'll never take from you, babe
I will never take advantage of you or harm you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALLEN GEORGE, FRED MC FARLANE
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