Love Is Not Made In Words
Deborah Cox Lyrics


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Call me on the phone,
Say
You dont have no idea
When you'll be home.
But you love me.
And once again.
You're eating dinner
While you're
Looking at someone else face.
Something, missing
When you told me.
And I dont feel good at all.
I dont wanna be ignored
So I can be reassured.
Tonight I'm gonna need
So much more.

There is nothing
You can say to me.
Cuz I heard it
All before.
If you really loved me.
You would be showing me.
Love is not made in words.

I do understand
Eventhough
I feel
The jealousy creep in.
But I'm hoping
Its just the fake.
Cuz I can't
Feel disappointed
Like this everyday.
I keep thinking
How we can
Spend sometimes
And we can share
This physically.
I dont wanna be ignored
So I can be reassured.
Tonight
I'm gonna need
So much more.

There is nothing
You can say to me.
Cuz I heard it all before.
If you really loved me.
You would be showing me.
Love is not made in words.

Oh oh...
I'll do everything
To be the girl
Of your dream.
You want heaven
In your life?
Don't be surprised
If one day
I aint around
(around).
Don't wonder why.
Oh..

There is nothing
You can say to me.
Cuz I heard it all before.
If you really loved me.
You would be showing me.
Love is not made in words.

No no..
Show me baby..
Cuz i'll be there
(i'll be there for you).
I wanna know
If you feel
The same about me.
(do you feel the same)
Say...
I'll be there for you.
I wanna know




You'll be there for me?
(x2)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Deborah Cox's "Love Is Not Made In Words" tell the story of a woman who is in a relationship where her partner doesn't seem to be fully committed to her. The song portrays her feelings of insecurity, jealousy and disappointment while she tries to make sense of her partner's behavior. The opening lines describe her frustration with his lack of communication and clarity around his schedule, indicating that he may be spending time with someone else. Despite this, he claims to love her, but his actions don't match his words, as he doesn't make her feel wanted, loved or reassured.


The chorus emphasizes the song's key message - that words alone are not enough to make someone feel loved or valued. While the woman has heard her partner's words of love before, they lack meaning without corresponding actions. She desires physical affection, attention and time from him rather than empty promises. The lyrics suggest that the woman is aware of her partner's inability to express his love and affection, but her patience is running thin. She asks for a commitment that is symbolized by both physical intimacy and emotional availability.


Overall, "Love Is Not Made In Words" depicts the emotional struggles of a woman who wants more from her relationship. She is grappling with the possibility of ending things or hoping that her partner will finally step up and show his love through his actions. The song emphasizes that words are meaningless without corresponding actions and that love requires consistent effort, commitment, and investment.


Line by Line Meaning

Call me on the phone, Say You dont have no idea When you'll be home.
Contact me via phone and let me know what time you will be home


But you love me. And once again.
Despite your absence, your love for me remains unchanged


You're eating dinner While you're Looking at someone else face.
You are preoccupied with another's company while you are dining


Something, missing When you told me. And I dont feel good at all.
There is a noticeable void in your statements and I do not feel satisfied


I dont wanna be ignored So I can be reassured. Tonight I'm gonna need So much more.
I do not want to be disregarded to obtain affirmation. I will require more attention tonight


There is nothing You can say to me. Cuz I heard it All before.
Your words are meaningless, as I have already heard them


If you really loved me. You would be showing me. Love is not made in words.
Genuine love is shown through actions and not just words of affirmation


I do understand Eventhough I feel The jealousy creep in.
Although I am feeling envious, I can comprehend the circumstances


But I'm hoping Its just the fake. Cuz I can't Feel disappointed Like this everyday.
I am optimistic that the feeling of falseness is unsubstantiated, as I cannot withstand the disappointment occurring continuously


I keep thinking How we can Spend sometimes And we can share This physically.
I am contemplating occasions where we can physically spend quality time together


Oh oh... I'll do everything To be the girl Of your dream.
I am willing to do everything in my power to become your ideal partner


There is nothing You can say to me. Cuz I heard it all before.
Your words are meaningless, as I have already heard them


If you really loved me. You would be showing me. Love is not made in words.
Genuine love is shown through actions and not just words of affirmation


(around). Don't wonder why. Oh..
Do not be curious if I am no longer present. Oh..


Show me baby.. Cuz i'll be there (i'll be there for you).
Demonstrate your love to me, as I will be there for you


I wanna know If you feel The same about me. (do you feel the same)
I would like to determine if you reciprocate the same level of affection for me


Say...I'll be there for you. I wanna know You'll be there for me? (x2)
Please articulate that you will be there for me and reciprocate the same question to confirm




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