Do You Love Me
Beta Play Lyrics
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Putting up a fight while picking up the pieces
Think I finally see yeah
What I want ain't always what I need yeah
The way I've acted- you think I'd know better
Never wanted to become your dead letter
Never wanted to become the stray
I'm waking every morning just to wash my tears away
Tell me, do you love me in the worst way still?
Don't ask me "Do I need you?"
Cause I bleed you
And I know you know I do
I'm back to the basics- I gotta face it
Lord, I got the devil to pay
Yeah, I know I got the devil to pay
Baby being civil ain't easy
Done with the cheating- it's all beneath me
Lord, I got the devil to pay
Yes, I know I got the devil to pay
But it's burning up, so why the hell am I freezing?
Tell me, do you love me in the worst way still?
Don't ask me "Do I need you?"
Cause I bleed you
And I know you know I do
I lost my way while I carried the chain
I get all choked up at the devil to pay
I'm on the ground figuring out the tithes
I lost a face that I can't replace
I get all choked up at the devil's mistakes
And I'm on the ground figuring out mine
So tell me, do you love me in the worst way still?
Don't ask me, "Do I need you?"
Cause I bleed you
And I know you know
So tell me, do you love me in the worst way still?
Don't ask me "Do I need you?"
Cause I bleed you
And I know you know
So tell me, do you love me in the worst way still?
Don't ask me "Will I hold you?"
Cause I told you, "When I don't, you know I will."
The song "Do You Love Me" by Beta Play is a confession of a person who has lost his way and is trying to find a way back to the light. The first verse describes how the person is standing in the light, trying to be decent and putting up a fight to pick up the pieces of his life. His behavior in the past has been reckless and unwise, and he now realizes that what he wanted was not always what he needed. He did not want to become a stranger or a dead letter to someone he had cared for, but his actions have led to that. The line "I'm waking every morning just to wash my tears away" highlights how the person is struggling to move on from his past mistakes.
In the chorus, the person asks the question "Do you love me in the worst way still?" which indicates that he is not sure if the love he had received from someone is still present after all that has happened. He then asks not to be questioned about his need for the person because he bleeds for that person, which means he has a lot of love to give, but he also acknowledges that it might be one-sided.
The second verse acknowledges the person's own failures and how he has to face them. He has to pay for his mistakes, and he knows it. The line "But it's burning up, so why the hell am I freezing?" indicates that he is feeling the heat of his past mistakes but he's still cold, maybe because he feels lonely in his journey of redemption. The chorus repeats, and there is a bridge where the person is trying to figure out the impact of his mistakes and how he might never replace what he has lost. Despite being choked up, he tries to find his way back.
Overall, the song "Do You Love Me" touches on themes of redemption, love, and regret. It's a vulnerable confession of someone who recognizes their past mistakes and wants to make things right again.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm standing in the light cause I wanna be decent
I am standing in the spotlight because I want to be a better person.
Putting up a fight while picking up the pieces
I am struggling while trying to put everything back together.
Think I finally see yeah
I believe I have finally figured it out.
What I want ain't always what I need yeah
What I desire isn't always what is best for me.
The way I've acted- you think I'd know better
Considering my past behavior, you would think I'd learn from my mistakes.
Never wanted to become your dead letter
I never wanted to be forgotten or ignored by you.
Never wanted to become the stray
I never wanted to be lost and directionless.
I'm waking every morning just to wash my tears away
I wake up every day and try to forget my pain by washing away my sorrow.
Tell me, do you love me in the worst way still?
Do you still love me even in my lowest moments?
Don't ask me "Do I need you?"
Don't question whether or not I depend on you.
Cause I bleed you
Because you are so important to me that I would do anything for you.
And I know you know I do
I'm sure you're aware of how much you mean to me.
I'm back to the basics- I gotta face it
I am returning to the fundamentals and must confront the situation head-on.
Lord, I got the devil to pay
I must deal with the consequences of my actions.
Baby being civil ain't easy
It's difficult to remain polite and amicable.
Done with the cheating- it's all beneath me
I've stopped being unfaithful because it's shameful and beneath me.
But it's burning up, so why the hell am I freezing?
The situation is intense and passionate, so why am I feeling numb and distant?
I lost my way while I carried the chain
I became lost while carrying the burden of my past actions.
I get all choked up at the devil to pay
I am overwhelmed by the penalties I must face.
I'm on the ground figuring out the tithes
I am struggling to understand and make amends for my wrongdoings.
I lost a face that I can't replace
I damaged my reputation and cannot repair it.
I get all choked up at the devil's mistakes
I am overwhelmed by the errors I've made.
And I'm on the ground figuring out mine
I am trying to fix my own problems while also dealing with other issues.
Don't ask me "Will I hold you?"
Don't question whether or not I will support and comfort you.
Cause I told you, "When I don't, you know I will."
I've assured you that I will be there for you when you need me, even if I sometimes falter.
Contributed by Alyssa S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.