Desert Noises have shared the stage with such buzzworthy contemporaries as The Head and The Heart, Local Natives, The Morning Benders, Blitzen Trapper, Miniature Tigers, and Pepper Rabbit. With their gaze set enthusiastically into the future, this talented band shows no sign of slowing down.
Tell Me You Love Me
Desert Noises Lyrics
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When I close the door
Tell me you love me
Tell me you love me
And I won't leave
Are you lonely at night
Do your fears fill your mind
Tell me you love me
And I won't leave
Sweet your mouth, tender my side
Slips from your teeth will land inside mine
Play on the keys and sing me goodnight
So I can fly
Are you worried I'll leave
When you close your eyes
Tell me you love me
Tell me you love me
And I won't leave
Are the clothes still hanging
On the closet door
Tell me you love me
Tell me you love me
And I won't leave
Sweet your mouth, tender my side
Slips from your teeth will land inside mine
Play on the keys and sing me goodnight
So I can fly
I can fly
I can fly
I can fly
The opening lines of the song, "Are you worried I'll leave, When I close the door, Tell me you love me, Tell me you love me, And I won't leave", speak to the fear of abandonment that we all carry within us. The singer is reaching out to their partner, asking for reassurance that they will not be left alone. The repetition of the phrase "tell me you love me" is a plea for comfort and stability in the relationship, a reminder that love and commitment can conquer any doubts or fears.
The next lines, "Are you lonely at night, Do your fears fill your mind, Tell me you love me, Tell me you love me, And I won't leave", continue this theme of seeking reassurance and companionship. The singer acknowledges that their partner may also be struggling with their own fears and doubts, and offers the same kind of reassurance in return. The repetition of the phrase "and I won't leave" serves as a promise to stay together and support each other through any difficulties.
The following verse, "Sweet your mouth, tender my side, Slips from your teeth will land inside mine, Play on the keys and sing me goodnight, So I can fly", is a beautiful description of the physical and emotional intimacy that the singer shares with their partner. The image of their lips coming together and the music they make together create an uplifting and joyful feeling that allows the singer to feel like they can "fly".
Line by Line Meaning
Are you worried I'll leave
Do you have doubts that I will stay?
When I close the door
When I exit the room or leave your presence
Tell me you love me
Verbally express your affection for me
Tell me you love me
Again, verbalize your love for me
And I won't leave
Assure me of your love, and I will not leave
Are you lonely at night
Do you feel alone during nighttime hours?
Do your fears fill your mind
Are you consumed by anxious thoughts?
Tell me you love me
Once more, express to me your affection
Tell me you love me
And again, tell me you love me
And I won't leave
Your love expressed to me will keep me from leaving
Sweet your mouth, tender my side
Your kisses are sweet, and you touch me softly
Slips from your teeth will land inside mine
Our lips will meet in a kiss
Play on the keys and sing me goodnight
Make music for me and send me off to sleep
So I can fly
So I can rest peacefully
Are you worried I'll leave
Do you still have concerns that I will leave you?
When you close your eyes
At the moment you go to sleep
Tell me you love me
Once more, express your love for me
Tell me you love me
One final time, say you love me
And I won't leave
Reaffirm to me your love, and I will stay
Are the clothes still hanging
Have you left articles of clothing in my space?
On the closet door
Are they still hung in the closet?
Tell me you love me
Again, verbally express your affection
Tell me you love me
A final reassurance of love
And I won't leave
Your expression of love to me means I will not leave
Sweet your mouth, tender my side
Describing your affection for me - sweet and gentle
Slips from your teeth will land inside mine
We share a kiss, and our lips meet
Play on the keys and sing me goodnight
Entertain me, and help me rest well
So I can fly
So I can find peace and have a feeling of being unburdened
I can fly
A final affirmation of feeling free and light
I can fly
Another affirmation of feeling unburdened or free
I can fly
A final reassurance of feeling at peace
Contributed by Claire W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.