Love Me
David Bovie/Nelson/Roy Rox Lyrics


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Looking back on a girl I knew
Whose smile and laughter carried me through
Oh, the way that I felt when she looked at me that way

When I heard she was gone I had no one to hold
I wept as I felt my heart growin' cold
Like Poppa she taught me there's no time like today
...I hear her saying

Chorus:
Love me today, and let my strength be your own
Love me today, because tomorrow I'll be gone
When I feel it's time to go - I'll be on my way
So love me today

I remember a time back when
Poppa would laugh as I held his hand
And just one embrace would make my troubles pass

I thought those times would never end
The day that he left he smiled and he said,
I'll be home soon but Poppa never came back...
I hear him saying

Don't be afraid to say, "I love you"
Take the moment and make it last
‘Cause if you don't tell them you love them
You might not get a second chance
...So hear them saying





Chorus
....Love me today (Oh)

Overall Meaning

The opening verse of Love Me Today by David Bovie, Nelson, and Roy Rox is referencing a former love interest who used to bring the singer happiness with just her smile and laughter. The emotions associated with how she looked at the singer is something they remember fondly. However, when the singer finds out that she is no longer present, they feel alone as if their heart was growing cold. The girl the singer is recalling taught them the important lesson that life is too short to waste time, and she encouraged the singer to live in the present. The chorus reflects this message by telling the listener to love today because it is uncertain what may happen tomorrow. The song is touching on how precious moments with loved ones can be and that making the most out of them today can be life-changing.


Line by Line Meaning

Looking back on a girl I knew
Reflecting on a past relationship with a girl


Whose smile and laughter carried me through
Her happiness kept him going


Oh, the way that I felt when she looked at me that way
Her stare ignited a happy feeling within him


When I heard she was gone I had no one to hold
He had no one to comfort him after she left


I wept as I felt my heart growin' cold
He cried and his emotional state changed


Like Poppa she taught me there's no time like today
Just like his father, she taught him to seize the moment


I hear her saying
He remembers her words


Chorus: Love me today, and let my strength be your own
Love me now, so I can give you strength


Love me today, because tomorrow I'll be gone
Love me now, because I might not be here tomorrow


When I feel it's time to go - I'll be on my way
When it's my time to leave, I'll go without regret


So love me today
The importance of expressing love for someone now


I remember a time back when
A nostalgic reflection


Poppa would laugh as I held his hand
He recalls his father's joy


And just one embrace would make my troubles pass
A single hug would erase his worries


I thought those times would never end
He believed those happy times were forever


The day that he left he smiled and he said,
His father left with a positive message


I'll be home soon but Poppa never came back...
Sadly, his father did not return


I hear him saying
He remembers his father's words


Don't be afraid to say, "I love you"
The importance of expressing love


Take the moment and make it last
Enjoy the moment before it's gone


‘Cause if you don't tell them you love them
Not expressing love could lead to regret


You might not get a second chance
Opportunities to express love may be lost


So hear them saying
He recalls this important message


Chorus ...Love me today (Oh)
Reiterating the importance of expressing love now




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GUNNAR NELSON, MATTHEW GRAY NELSON

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Comments from YouTube:

@smiglowiec018

W dzisiejszych czasach taką muzę niech stworzą,bo ta piosenka to jest kosmos,niesamowita👏👏👏👏💪

@gabinaczasie

+1

@Gorallo

Wracam po 13 latach - buja tak samo dobrze, jak wtedy, kiedy 13 lat temu usłyszałem to po raz pierwszy. :) :D

@Loality

Nom

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W 2023 lepiej siada niż wcześniej

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wczoraj po wielu latach usłyszałem ten kawałek w Helium w Lublinie, przy takich tanecznych klasykach bawi się przednio!!!!

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Duzo ludzi w Helium?

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W soboty pełniutko, dziś C-Bool zapewne będzie duży młyn

@brianperone6414

I remember running into this song like 10 years ago and was obsessed. I almost forgot about it! Where is he now?

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Just dropped a new track. Hope you'll dig it just as much

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