Do You Really Want Me
Anita Green Lyrics

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I try a little bit of this, ease your pain
I try a little bit of that and more
Cause I know what and when you need it
It's you that I adore
So tell me why, tell me why
Why you keep your distance

Why do you try to resist

Every time I insist
My love, my love, my love, my love

Do you really want me
Do you really want me

Every time you bring me up
You bring me down
It really breaks my heart
I could never say goodbye

Never stay apart
It's a crime, it's a crime
We can't stay together
Cause I got nothing to hide
I just want you to try
My love, my love, my love

Do you really want me
Do you really want me

And it's a shame
That you keep your distance
Why do your try to resist
Every time I insist
My love, my love, my love, my love

Do you really want me
Do you really want me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Do You Really Want Me?" express frustration and confusion on the part of the singer towards their love interest. The singer is trying various ways to make things better in their relationship, by trying "a little bit of this" and "a little bit of that." They clearly love the person they are singing to and don't understand why this person is keeping their distance and resisting their efforts.

The singer pleads with their love interest to tell them why they keep their distance, why they try to resist every time the singer insists on their love. It seems that the singer is trying to make the relationship work but is not getting the same effort from their partner. The singer wants to know if their love interest really wants to be with them and if they do, they need to stop resisting and let the love happen.

Overall, the tone of the lyrics is one of longing and desperation. The singer wants this relationship to work but feels unsure if their love interest wants the same thing.

Line by Line Meaning

I try a little bit of this, ease your pain
I attempt to do what I can to soothe your agony by trying different approaches.

I try a little bit of that and more
I experiment with various methods and go beyond my limits to help you.

Cause I know what and when you need it
I understand what you require and when you require it.

It's you that I adore
I admire and cherish only you.

So tell me why, tell me why
I am curious to know the reason behind your actions.

Why you keep your distance
Why do you maintain your separation from me?

Why do you try to resist
Why do you make an effort to oppose me?

Every time I insist
Each time I press on you.

My love, my love, my love, my love
The affection, tenderness, and devotion that I possess for you.

Do you really want me
Are you genuinely interested in sharing the romantic relationship with me?

Every time you bring me up
Whenever you raise my spirits.