Show Me
Andrews Julie Lyrics
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I'm so sick of words
I get words all day through
First from him, now from you
Is that all you blighters can do
Don't talk of stars
Burning above
Show me
Tell me no dreams
Filled with desire
If you're on fire
Show me
He we are together
In the middle of the night
Don't talk of spring
Just hold me tight
Anyone who's ever been
In love'll tell you that
This is no time
For a chat
Haven't your lips
Longed for my touch
Don't say how much
Show me, show me
Don't talk of love
Lasting through time
Make me no undying vow
Show me now
Sing me no song
Read me no rhyme
Don't waste my time
Show me
Don't talk of June
Don't talk of fall
Don't talk at all
Show me
Never do I ever
want to hear another word
There isn't one
I haven't heard
Here we are together in
What ought to be a dream
Say another word
And I'll scream
Haven't your arms
Hungered for mine
Please don't explain
Show me, show me
Don't wait until
Wrinkles and lines
Pop out of my brow
Show me now
The song "Show Me" by Andrews Julie is a classic Broadway tune that speaks about the frustration of hearing empty words from those around us. The singer of the song is tired of hearing nothing but words, especially from people who claim to love them. They are looking for real action and physical affection instead of gestures made of mere words. The song's refrain, "Show me," is a plea for sincerity and authenticity, rather than the empty promises and superficial declarations that the singer has become sick of hearing.
The song's verses are a warning to anyone who would try to woo the singer with flowery language and romantic cliches. The singer has heard it all before, and they are not interested in hearing any more. They want their lover to stop talking and start making real moves toward physical intimacy. They want to feel their lover's touch, to sense their hunger and desire, and to know that they are genuinely in love. The line "haven't your arms hungered for mine" is a particularly evocative and sensual image that captures the singer's longing for tactile connection.
Line by Line Meaning
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I'm tired of hearing empty words.
I'm so sick of words
I'm tired of hearing meaningless words all day.
I get words all day through
I hear empty words all day from everyone.
First from him, now from you
I heard empty words from him before, now I'm hearing them from you.
Is that all you blighters can do
Are empty words all you can offer?
Don't talk of stars Burning above
Don't speak of romantic notions like stars.
If you're in love Show me
If you really love me, prove it to me.
Tell me no dreams Filled with desire
Don't tell me your passionate dreams.
If you're on fire Show me
If you're really passionate, show it to me.
He we are together In the middle of the night
We're together at night.
Don't talk of spring Just hold me tight
Don't talk about romantic ideas like spring, just hold me closely.
Anyone who's ever been In love'll tell you that This is no time For a chat
People in love know that now is not the time for talking.
Haven't your lips Longed for my touch
Don't you want to kiss me?
Don't say how much Show me, show me
Don't just say you want me, prove it.
Don't talk of love Lasting through time
Don't make vague promises about eternal love.
Make me no undying vow Show me now
Don't promise undying love, prove it now.
Sing me no song Read me no rhyme
Don't try to woo me with pretty words.
Don't waste my time Show me
Don't waste my time with talk, prove your love.
Don't talk of June Don't talk of fall Don't talk at all Show me
Don't talk about the future or anything else, just prove your love now.
Never do I ever want to hear another word There isn't one I haven't heard
I don't want to hear words anymore, I've heard them all before.
Here we are together in What ought to be a dream
We're together, which should be a dream come true.
Say another word And I'll scream
If you say one more word, I'll scream.
Haven't your arms Hungered for mine
Don't you want to hold me tightly?
Please don't explain Show me, show me
Don't try to explain your feelings, prove them to me.
Don't wait until Wrinkles and lines Pop out of my brow Show me now
Don't wait until we're old to prove your love, do it now.
Lyrics Ā© Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALAN JAY LERNER, FREDERICK LOEWE
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@alexisericson241
Her diction is impeccable and I can understand every word she said. No other singer tries to do that that I can find, combine that with a beautiful voice and it's timeless
@TheSoundsage
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@dianaaljadeff2983
Alexis Erickson
Barbara Cook had the same talent and you understood every word she sang too .For me she was as great as Dame Julie but not as well known because she didnt make movies.
@anthonylaudati
The guy had to be a real athlete to perform all those bumbling moves and falls, so perfectly timed in the choreography with Julie Andrews, who is utterly enchanting as Eliza. You can't help but wonder what she would have brought to the role if she were cast in the film, although Audrey Hepburn was fabulous in her own way as well.
@roxorange6022
Love this awesome performance š. And that top note at the end! š²
@elsaesteves
There are Perfect people after all, Julie is the One ā¤ļøššā¤ļøš
@BrennanYoung
practically perfect, at least
@calidahill3374
I love the aggressiveness of this vs the audrey Hepburn version
@Shamsithaca
Did you guys catch Marry Poppins smash the leather luggage onto the street and magically correct itself upright? She knows magic, I tell you.
@TheJulieAndrewsArchive
Yup, I think she was in still in training at that point.