Fanny Be Tender
Bee Gees Lyrics


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First I rise, then I fall
Seems like you don't want the love
Of this man at all
And it's sure been a lonely time
Right up to the time I met you
So if you take a love like mine (ooh)

Be tender with my love
You know how easy it is to hurt me
Fanny, be tender with my love
'Cause it's all that I've got
And my love won't desert me

So you say to yourself, boy
You're out of your brain
Do you think I'm gonna stand here
All night in the rain?
And it's the start of a love affair
The moment when I first met you
And if you want I'll take you there (ooh)

Be tender with my love
You know how easy it is to break me
Fanny, be tender with my love
'Cause it's all that I've got
And my love won't forsake me (ooh)

With my love
Our love will seal it together
Oh, with our love
You made a promise
You'll always love me forever

Be tender with my love
You know how easy it is to break me
Fanny, be tender with my love
'Cause it's all that I've got
And my love won't forsake me

Be tender with my love
You know how easy it is to hurt me
Fanny, be tender with my love
'Cause it's all that I've got
And my love won't forsake me

Be tender with my love
You know how easy it is to hurt me
Fanny, be tender with my love
'Cause it's all that I've got
And my love won't desert me

Be tender with my love
You know how easy it is to break me
Fanny, be tender with my love
'Cause it's all that I've got
And my love won't desert me

Be tender with my love




You know how easy it is to hurt me
Fanny, be tender with my love

Overall Meaning

The song "Fanny" by the Bee Gees is a plea for tenderness in a relationship that has been difficult. The singer speaks directly to his partner, asking her to be gentle with his love because he has experienced heartbreak in the past. He has been lonely until he met her, and now he is willing to take her anywhere she wants to go if she will only be kind to him. The first stanza of the song sets up the problem: the singer's love is not wanted or appreciated by the person he loves. He has been hurt before and is vulnerable, so he begs for tenderness and promises that his love will never desert or forsake her if she will only treat him kindly.


The second stanza shows the singer's determination to pursue the relationship despite the difficulties. He realizes that he may be seen as foolish for standing in the rain, waiting for her, but he is willing to take that risk because he is in love. He asks for tenderness again and pleads with her not to break his heart. The chorus repeats the idea that his love is fragile but also resilient. He wants her to know that their love will seal them together and that she has promised to love him forever. The final verse reiterates the importance of tenderness, highlighting once again the singer's vulnerability and the value of his love.


Line by Line Meaning

First I rise, then I fall
I have felt the highest highs and the lowest lows in love.


Seems like you don't want the love Of this man at all
It appears that my affections are not reciprocated by you.


And it's sure been a lonely time Right up to the time I met you
I have been feeling isolated and alone until I encountered you.


So if you take a love like mine (ooh)
If you choose to accept my feelings,


Be tender with my love You know how easy it is to hurt me
Handle my affection with care as I am vulnerable to being hurt.


Fanny, be tender with my love 'Cause it's all that I've got And my love won't desert me
Fanny, please be gentle with my love as it is the only thing I truly have, and it will always remain true to me.


So you say to yourself, boy You're out of your brain Do you think I'm gonna stand here All night in the rain?
You might think I'm crazy for being so devoted, but do you expect me to wait in the rain forever?


And it's the start of a love affair The moment when I first met you And if you want I'll take you there (ooh)
Our love began the moment we met, and if you so desire, I'll take you on this journey with me.


Be tender with my love You know how easy it is to break me
Please be kind with my feelings as I am fragile and can easily be shattered.


'Cause it's all that I've got And my love won't forsake me (ooh)
My love is all I have, and I know it will never abandon me.


With my love Our love will seal it together Oh, with our love You made a promise You'll always love me forever
Our love will keep us united, and you have promised to love me forever.


Be tender with my love You know how easy it is to hurt me
Please be gentle with my affection because it can be hurtful when mishandled.


Fanny, be tender with my love 'Cause it's all that I've got And my love won't forsake me
Fanny, take care of my love as it is my everything, and it will never desert me.


Be tender with my love You know how easy it is to break me
I am easily broken, so please handle my love with care.


Fanny, be tender with my love 'Cause it's all that I've got And my love won't desert me
Please be kind with my love as it is all I have, and it will always be faithful to me.


Be tender with my love You know how easy it is to hurt me
Knowing how delicate I am, please be gentle with my affection.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Barry Gibb, Maurice Ernest Gibb, Robin Hugh Gibb

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Philip Kassabian


on Stayin Alive

What a fantastic song by the Bee Gee's.

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