Darlin'
Backstreet Boys (新好男孩) Lyrics

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Baby, can I talk to you?
I know something's wrong
Things just ain't the same
But deep down inside
I know you still care
So tell me what to do
To get things back
The way they used to be

If your words had meaning
If you really cared about me
Tell me why can't I find love in your heart
If you were my lover
A constant friend to me
Tell me why
Would you turn away from my love

So darlin'
Tell me what to do to make things right
Darlin'
Tell me what to do to make things right
Darlin'
Tell me what to do to make things right for love
Tell me what to do to make things right for love (for love)

If your words have reason
When they won't turn away from me
They're trying hard to hide all truth they might say
If you listen to me girl
If you know how I'm feeling inside
Then maybe you wouldn't shut me out your life, baby

So darlin'
Tell me what to do to make things right
Darlin'
Tell me what to do to make things right
Darlin'
Tell me what to do to make things right for love
Tell me what to do to make things right for love (for love)

Can't you see?
All I'm asking for
Is a chance to let me love you
Can't you see?
Girl, you know with me
Is where you should be
And if by chance we should find
That it can be for you and I
Then girl I'll try
I'll try
Oh baby

Darlin'
Tell me what to do to make things right
Darlin'
Tell me what to do to make things right
Darlin'
Tell me what to do to make things right for love
Tell me what to do to make things right for love (for love)

Girl, you should know how I feel by now
There's so many ways to love
So just open your heart
And I'll find the way

Can't you see?
All I'm asking for
Is a chance to let me love you
Can't you see?
Girl, you know this is where you should be
And if by chance we should find
That it can be for you and I
Then girl I'll try
I'll try
Oh baby

Darlin'
Tell me what to do to make things right
Darlin'
Tell me what to do to make things right
Darlin'
Tell me what to do to make things right for love
Tell me what to do to make things right for love (for love)

Darlin'
Tell me what to do to make things right
Darlin'
Tell me what to do to make things right
Darlin'

Tell me what to do to make things right for love
Tell me what to do to make things right for love (for love)

Overall Meaning

The Backstreet Boys’ song, “Darlin’,” is a plea for a woman to communicate with the singer so that they can repair their relationship. The lyrics are filled with a sense of urgency, with the singer pleading with his lover to let him know what went wrong and what he can do to fix things. Despite the tension in the relationship, the singer is still sure that his lover cares for him, and he is willing to do anything to make things right between them.

The chorus of the song repeats the phrase “Tell me what to do to make things right,” emphasizing the singer’s desperation to fix things. He is willing to work to repair the relationship, but he needs his partner’s guidance to do so. Throughout the song, he stresses the importance of communication and being open with one another, believing that this is the key to their success as a couple.

Overall, “Darlin’” is a song that captures the tumultuous nature of relationships. It highlights the importance of communication and the desire to work through issues, even when things seem hopeless. The song’s lyrics are hopeful, ultimately suggesting that with effort and understanding, two people can overcome any obstacle and find happiness together.

Line by Line Meaning

Baby, can I talk to you?
I want to talk to you about something.

I know something's wrong
I can tell that something is not right.

Things just ain't the same
Our relationship has changed.

But deep down inside
I still believe that you care.

I know you still care
I believe that you still have feelings for me.

So tell me what to do
Please give me some guidance.

To get things back
To restore our relationship.

The way they used to be
To how things were in the past.

If your words had meaning
If your words truly meant something.

If you really cared about me
If you truly had feelings for me.

Tell me why can't I find love in your heart
I am not feeling loved by you.