If You Love Me
B. B. King & Van Morrison Lyrics
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You will give your heart
Why should we be apart
If you love me
If you love me
You will know the truth
I wasn't born to lose
Affinity and communication
That makes reality
Understanding is the first thing
It means so much to me
If I love you
I will find the key
If it's meant to be
'Cause I love you
Affinity and communication
That is reality
Understanding is the first thing
It means so much to me
If I love you
I will find the key
If it's meant to be
'Cause I love you
The lyrics to B. B. King and Van Morrison's "If You Love Me" are a reflection on the power of love and the importance of communication and understanding in a relationship. The opening lines "If you love me, you will give your heart / Why should we be apart if you love me" set the tone for the song, emphasizing the idea that true love requires a level of commitment and vulnerability that can bring people together. The chorus is straightforward, repeating the phrase "If you love me" with a simple call to action - giving your heart to someone - that carries a lot of weight.
However, the verse lyrics are where the song truly shines, with lines like "Affinity and communication / That makes reality / Understanding is the first thing / It means so much to me." Here, B. B. King and Van Morrison express their belief that a strong relationship requires more than just love; it requires a deep understanding of each other, a strong connection, and effective communication. The idea of finding "the key" to love is echoed throughout the song, signaling that despite any challenges, if two people truly love each other and strive to understand each other, they can unlock the potential for a meaningful and long-lasting relationship.
Overall, "If You Love Me" is a touching and emotive song that speaks to the power of love and the importance of communication and understanding in relationships. Its sentiment is universal and speaks to the human experience of love and heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
If you love me
If you truly love me
You will give your heart
You will be willing to give me your whole self
Why should we be apart
There is no reason for us to be separated if our love is true
If you love me
If you truly love me
If you love me
If you truly love me
You will know the truth
You will understand what is real and important
I wasn't born to lose
I have a purpose and a destiny that is not failure
And I love you
And my love for you supports and affirms your purpose and destiny
Affinity and communication
Our connection and understanding of each other
That makes reality
This is what brings our love to life and makes it true
Understanding is the first thing
The foundation of our love is understanding each other
It means so much to me
This is incredibly important to me
If I love you
If I truly love you
I will find the key
I will do whatever I can to make this love work
If it's meant to be
If our love is meant to work out
'Cause I love you
Because I truly love you and want to be with you
Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management
Written by: VAN MORRISON
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@JUSTICEATNIGHT
After 21 years four girls four grand children and three great grand kids we are still in love with each other she is the most and only beautiful woman I have ever seen. I love you Cindy Lou DePriest
@debh6304
Cindy is a lucky woman
@jodicubbler761
Mmmmmmm.....wonderful.....I havent been lucky in love. Too late now..I am 69 today
@debh6304
You must treat her right
@sitarajabeen6581
How lucky she is.... That her husband loves her so much...
@sheilabarron5532
Hold her tight in yourβ€my brother lost his wife of 52 yrs of covid 19 2 days ago laugh a lot live to the fullest and love a lot warm wishes to you and wifeββ€to y'all
@bencelinehaulussy8782
Obsessed with this song: a killer marriage of Vanβs voice with BBβs magic guitar play
@stevelivingston3499
This is in my top two, maybe one, or behind Willie Nelson anything!
@inekebruijns9911
So many memorable moments in this video πβ€οΈ B.B. King together with Van Morrison.. just great! ππ§
@kimberlys.t.7206
Itβs been raining 3 days straight. Waking up to more rain. Iβm ready for some sunshine π Van Morning β€