Do You Love Me?
Austin Patti Lyrics
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Can we still be a part of tomorrow
Do you want me baby, baby
Or is this just a thing of the past
Need to feel your arms around me
I can't stand it whenever you're gone
Ever since the day you found me
Can't go on
Been watchin' all my dreams slip right away
Seems so wrong
How all the good times live inside of yesterday
Do you love me
Can we still be a part of tomorrow
Do you want me baby, yeah
Or is this just a thing of the past
Said you wouldn't let love burn me
Like a fool I believed it was true
Can't you see just how you hurt me
Got a sensitive heart and it's tearin' apart
Over you
I need to see that sunshine like before
Don't be cruel
Don't give up on the things we've both been livin' for
Do you love me
Can we still be a part of tomorrow
Do you want me baby
Or is this just a thing of the past
Is it so hard to show what you feel
Can't you understand that I still care
You've got to tell me this love is real
Or are tears the only thing we can share
Do you love me (I need to know what's goin' on)
Can we still be a part of tomorrow (Is this thing right or is it
wrong)
Do you want me, baby (Do you know what's goin' on)
Or is this just a thing of the past (Is this thing right or is it
wrong)
Do you love me (I need to know what's goin' on)
Are you tryin' to tell me it's over (Is this thing right or is it
wrong)
Do you need me, baby (Do you know what's goin' on)
Don't you know that this lovin' can last (Is this thing right or is it
wrong)
Do you love me (I need to know what's goin' on)
Can we still be a part of tomorrow (Is this thing right or is it
wrong)
Do you want me, baby (Do you know what's goin' on)
Or is this just a thing of the past (Is this thing right or is it
wrong)
Do you love me (I need to know what's goin' on)
Are you tryin' to tell me it's over
The lyrics to Austin Patti's song "Do You Love Me?" portray someone who is uncertain about their relationship and their partner's feelings towards them. The main character is asking their partner if they love them and if there is a future for them together. The singer expresses their need to feel loved and desired but is also hesitant about the possibility that the relationship might be over. The song describes the fear of losing someone important and the confusion that comes with trying to understand another person's emotions.
The lyrics are relatable as they describe the insecurities and doubts that often arise in a relationship. They also highlight the importance of effective communication, as the singer struggles to understand their partner's feelings and intentions. The song creates a feeling of vulnerability and emotional exhaustion as the singer is trying to figure out whether the relationship is worth fighting for.
Overall, "Do You Love Me?" is a poignant song that explores the complicated emotions that arise within relationships, particularly when there is uncertainty about the future.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you love me
Asking if the other person truly loves the singer.
Can we still be a part of tomorrow
Questioning if their relationship has a future.
Do you want me baby, baby
Asking if the other person still desires the singer.
Or is this just a thing of the past
Questioning if their relationship is now over.
Need to feel your arms around me
Desiring physical affection from the other person.
I can't stand it whenever you're gone
Expressing discomfort and loneliness when apart from the other person.
Ever since the day you found me
Noting that the other person is responsible for the singer's feelings of attachment.
I've been hooked on your kiss, but I know now that this
Acknowledging that the relationship may be unsustainable.
Can't go on
Realizing that the relationship is not healthy.
Been watchin' all my dreams slip right away
Feeling hopeless about the future of the relationship.
Seems so wrong
Feeling that the current state of the relationship is not right.
How all the good times live inside of yesterday
Reflecting on past happy times in the relationship.
Said you wouldn't let love burn me
Recalling the other person's promise to not hurt the singer in the relationship.
Like a fool I believed it was true
Admitting that the singer fell for the other person's promise.
Can't you see just how you hurt me
Feeling emotionally wounded by the other person's actions.
Got a sensitive heart and it's tearin' apart
Describing the singer's emotional pain.
Over you
Realizing that the relationship is not worth the pain it causes the singer.
I need to see that sunshine like before
Desiring to have the happy times from the relationship back.
Don't be cruel
Asking the other person to be kind and understanding.
Don't give up on the things we've both been livin' for
Urging the other person to persevere in the relationship.
Is it so hard to show what you feel
Wishing that the other person would more clearly communicate their true feelings.
Can't you understand that I still care
Expressing that the singer still has feelings for the other person.
You've got to tell me this love is real
Asking the other person to confirm their love for the singer.
Or are tears the only thing we can share
Worrying that the relationship has no future beyond sadness.
Are you tryin' to tell me it's over
Suspecting that the other person wants to end the relationship.
Do you need me, baby
Asking if the other person still needs the singer in their life.
Don't you know that this lovin' can last
Asserting that the relationship still has potential to succeed.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RODNEY LYNN TEMPERTON
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@Fashionista1k
I am Hispanic, I do not speak much English, but I looked for this song, for 40 years since it is from 1981, and today is 2022, until I found the cassette after 40 years and I put it on my cassette player and put on my cell phone Shazam a application of my cell phone and here I am, thank you I love this song
@lisascott370
❤️great song 👍🏼
@tommychrissending3829
We used to do this song in the band in 1981. I didn’t know then what a gifted songwriter Rod Temperton was. Google him and you will be amazed by all the songs he had written. Patti Austin and Rod became life long friends.😊
@karengarner9525
I'm like you, I've been searching for this song since the 6th grade in 1981! So glad Google has the feature to hum a song...this made my day 😊
@kirbywaite1586
I've been looking for it since 1981 and just found it tonight. I love this sing, too.
@ericrobinson1789
Her best album in my opinion. Especially this song. Love it! Patti is an underrated talent.
@seanhamlet1463
Very underrated this is her best song in my opinion and she had some good ones
@maryburrell3948
She is such an underrated artist. I still love this song. It’s like a beautiful sunny day.
@speakthetruth3505
She is so talented! Such style and poise - such a beautiful voice❣ Just don't make music like this anymore.
@ihsannaji3424
You ain't lyin'..........