Do You Really Want To Hurt Me
Chateau Pop Lyrics
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Let me love and steal
I have danced inside your eyes
How can I be real
Do you really want to hurt me
Do you really want to make me cry
Precious kisses words that burn me
Lovers never ask you why
Choose my color find a star
Precious people always tell me
That's a step a step too far
Do you really want to hurt me
Do you really want to make me cry
Do you really want to hurt me
Do you really want to make me cry
Words are few
I have spoken
I could waste a thousand years
Wrapped in sorrow, words are token
Come inside and catch my tears
You've been talking but believe me
If it's true you do not know
This boy loves without a reason
I'm prepared to let you go
If it's love you want from me
Then take it away
Everything's not what you see it's over again
Do you really want to hurt me
Do you really want to make me cry
Do you really want to hurt me
Do you really want to make me cry
Do you really want to hurt me
Do you really want to make me cry
Do you really want to hurt me
Do you really want to make me cry
Do you really want to hurt me
Do you really want to make me cry
The song "Do You Really Want to Hurt Me" by Culture Club is a poignant ballad about a love that is struggling to survive due to various complications. The singer is pleading with their partner to take a step back and consider the consequences of their actions, suggesting that they might be making a mistake that will harm both of them. The song is full of complex emotions, and the lyrics are highly poetic, with many references to fire, stars, and tears. The main message of the song is that love is not always straightforward and easy, and that sometimes, people hurt each other despite their best intentions.
The first verse starts with the singer asking for forgiveness and understanding from their partner, implying that they have done something wrong. They express their devotion by saying that they have "danced inside [their] eyes," which suggests a close emotional connection. However, they question whether this connection is based on reality or just an illusion, asking "how can I be real?" The chorus, which repeats the phrase "do you really want to hurt me," serves as a plea for the partner to reconsider their actions and not cause pain to the singer.
The second verse is more abstract, with references to choosing colors and finding stars. The singer seems to be expressing a desire for uniqueness and creativity, but they are aware that others may not understand or accept this. They also mention the opinions of "precious people" who warn them against going too far. The final verse is a mix of resignation and defiance, with the singer stating that they are willing to let go of the relationship if it means their partner will be happy. However, they also assert their right to love without a reason, suggesting that love is not always logical or predictable.
Line by Line Meaning
Give me time to realize my crime
Please give me some time to understand where I went wrong
Let me love and steal
Allow me to love you and take your heart
I have danced inside your eyes
I have felt your emotions and seen myself in them
How can I be real
How can we truly connect and be honest with one another?
Do you really want to hurt me
Are you intentionally trying to harm me?
Do you really want to make me cry
Do you want to cause me pain and sadness?
Precious kisses words that burn me
Affectionate gestures that hurt me deeply
Lovers never ask you why
In relationships, we may never understand each other completely
In my heart the fire is burning
I have strong, passionate feelings for you
Choose my colour find a star
Let me express my uniqueness and individuality
Precious people always tell me that's a step a step too far
Loved ones warn me that I may be in over my head
Words are few I have spoken
I struggle to articulate my feelings for you
I could waste a thousand years wrapped in sorrow, words are token
I could spend my whole life feeling regretful, but words are empty without action
Come inside and catch my tears
Join me in my sadness and offer comfort
You've been talking but believe me if it's true you do not know
You may say you understand me, but you cannot truly comprehend my emotions
This boy loves without a reason
I love you with no logical explanation
I'm prepared to let you go
I am willing to free you from my grasp
If it's love you want from me Then take it away
If my love is what you desire, you may have it
Everything's not what you see it's over again
Appearances can be deceiving, and this relationship has ended
Do you really want to hurt me
Are you deliberately causing me pain?
Do you really want to make me cry
Do you take pleasure in causing me sadness?
Do you really want to hurt me
Are you intentionally trying to harm me?
Do you really want to make me cry
Do you want to cause me pain and sadness?
Do you really want to hurt me
Are you deliberately causing me pain?
Do you really want to make me cry
Do you take pleasure in causing me sadness?
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MASON BETHA, WILLIE COBB, SEAN COMBS, MICHAEL CRAIG, ROY HAY, STEVEN A JORDAN, RONALD ANTHONY LAWRENCE, JON MOSS, GEORGE O'DOWD
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