When You Love Me
Andrew Stein Lyrics
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Sometimes I think that you enjoy it when you make me feel small
I see you smile when you know that I am looking right at you
You turn away from me and it's what you love to do
You know you're winning when you make me stare
I get you flowers and you never really care
You're walking right by me looking pretty with the wind in your hair
I've got you figured out, yes, I know about your game
You think it's oh so funny to pretend you don't know my name
Will you ever stop torturing me?
Will there ever be a time when you talk to me?
Will there ever be a day when you love me?
When you love me
Oh yeah
Alright
You got a sneaky little way of creeping into my dreams
I'm trying hard not to think about what it all means
You got a power over me, yeah, you got control
You got my mind, my body, my heart, and my soul
There's something about you nothing can tame
One in a million, no one else is the same
You know I love it when I beg for your name
You got me begging for your name
It's always gonna be this way, you're never gonna let me in
You love to make me lose, it's the only time you win
Will you ever stop torturing me?
Will there ever be a time when you talk to me?
Will there ever be a day when you love me?
When you love me, yeah
Will you ever stop torturing me?
Will there ever be a time when you talk to me?
Will there ever be a day when you love me?
When you love me, yeah
When you, when you, when you love, love, love me
The song "When You Love Me" by Andrew Stein depicts the experience of being in love with someone who often mistreats and disregards you. The opening lines reveal the singer's doubts about whether their lover even thinks of them at all, which is a distressing thought for anyone to have about their partner. Even worse, the singer suspects that their lover enjoys making them feel small and insignificant. The second verse reinforces this impression, as the singer describes how their attempts to show affection – such as by giving flowers – go unappreciated. However, the lover still holds a powerful sway over the singer's thoughts and emotions, even invading their dreams. In the chorus, the singer expresses a hope that their lover will one day treat them with kindness and affection instead of tormenting them.
One significant theme of the song is the power imbalance in the singer's relationship. The lover holds all the cards, able to control the singer's mind, body, heart, and soul. The singer is left feeling helpless and uncertain, always hoping for a change that never comes. The lyrics also touch on themes of unrequited love and emotional manipulation – the lover seems to enjoy the singer's suffering, taking pleasure in knowing they hold the upper hand.
Overall, "When You Love Me" is a powerful song about the pain and uncertainty of a lopsided relationship, where one partner holds all the power and the other is left hoping for a change that may never come.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes I wonder if you ever even think of me at all
I question whether you even give me a single thought
Sometimes I think that you enjoy it when you make me feel small
I believe you take pleasure in belittling me
I see you smile when you know that I am looking right at you
You show happiness only when I'm gazing towards you
You turn away from me and it's what you love to do
Your favorite pastime is deserting me
You know you're winning when you make me stare
You consider yourself victorious when you make me gaze
I get you flowers and you never really care
My floral gestures have no effect on you
You're walking right by me looking pretty with the wind in your hair
You saunter near while appearing stunning with the breeze in your tresses
I've got you figured out, yes, I know about your game
I've understood your motives, yes, I'm aware of your trickery
You think it's oh so funny to pretend you don't know my name
You joke about not being aware of my name
Will you ever stop torturing me?
Will you ever cease to torment me?
Will there ever be a time when you talk to me?
Will there ever come a moment when you communicate with me?
Will there ever be a day when you love me?
Will there ever exist a day when you feel affection towards me?
When you love me
When you harbor admiration for me
You got a sneaky little way of creeping into my dreams
You have a clever method of invading my subconscious
I'm trying hard not to think about what it all means
I'm making every effort not to ponder over what it signifies
You got a power over me, yeah, you got control
You possess authority over me, yes, you have dominion
You got my mind, my body, my heart, and my soul
You have captured my thoughts, physique, emotions, and spirit
There's something about you nothing can tame
There's an essence to you that nothing can restrain
One in a million, no one else is the same
You're unique, one of a kind, no one else compares
You know I love it when I beg for your name
You realize I'm fond of pleading for your identity
You got me begging for your name
You have me in a state of pleading for your name
It's always gonna be this way, you're never gonna let me in
The present circumstance is permanent, you're never going to allow me in
You love to make me lose, it's the only time you win
Your pleasure comes from making me fail, it's the sole instance you triumph
When you, when you, when you love, love, love me
When you, repeatedly, genuinely love me
Contributed by Jacob O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Andrew Stein
awesome! Thanks for covering it - I'm flattered =D
Luiz Ramirez
snif snif yo acabo de comprar una guitar en el gabacho y me dieron ese amplificador el ep 800 b ya ni modo de regresarme a cambiarlo snif snif
Moaz Aly
@treymason What's the model ** sorry my keyboard suck... Oh nice bass and nice playing and thank you :)
Moaz Aly
Whats he model?