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Do You Love Me
Dirty Dancing Lyrics
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'Cause I couldn't dance
You didn't even want me around
And now I'm back to let you know
I can really shake 'em down
Do you love me? (I can really move)
Do you love me? (I'm in the groove)
Now that I can dance? (Dance)
Watch me now (Work, work)
Oh, work it out, baby (Work, work)
Well, you're drivin' me crazy (Work, work)
With a little bit of soul now (Work)
I can mash potato (I can mash potato)
And do the twist (I can do the twist)
Now tell me, baby (Tell me, baby)
Do you like it like this? (Do you like it like this?)
Tell me (Tell me)
Tell me
Do you love me? (Do you love me?)
Now do you love me? (Do you love me?)
Now do you love me (Do you love me?)
Now that I can dance? (Dance)
Dance
Watch me now (Work, work)
Oh, shake it up, shake it (Work, work)
Oh, shake 'em, shake 'em down (Work, work)
Oh, little bit of soul now (Work)
(Work, work)
Oh, shake it, shake it, baby (Work, work)
Oh, you're driving me crazy (Work, work)
Oh, don't get lazy (Work)
I can mash potato (I can mash potato)
Do the twist (I can do the twist)
Well, now tell me, baby (Tell me, baby)
Do you like it like this? (Do you like it like this?)
Tell me (Tell me)
Tell me
Oh, do you love me? (Do you love me?)
Now do you love me? (Do you love me?)
Now do you love me? (Do you love me?)
(Now, now, now)
(Hey! Work, work)
Oh, work it out, baby (Work, work)
Well, you're driving me crazy (Work, work)
Oh, don't you get lazy (Work)
(Work, work)
Oh, hey, baby (Work, work)
Well, you're driving me crazy (Work, work)
The opening lines of the song "Do You Love Me" from the movie Dirty Dancing establishes a backstory of lost love and rejection through a simple yet effective metaphor of dancing. The singer is addressing and seeking validation from someone who has previously rejected them. The singer acknowledges that they were not accepted because they could not dance well enough; however, they are back to prove them wrong. The song connects the idea of dancing with love, as if the ability to dance is essential to being worthy of love. By asking the question, "Do you love me?" repeatedly in the chorus and only finding validation when they can dance, the song reinforces the idea that one's ability to dance, especially in the context of an event like a dance party or romantic relationship, is closely linked to social acceptance and love. The verses and bridge then showcase the singer's ability to dance by listing different dances they can do.
Line by Line Meaning
You broke my heart
You hurt me emotionally
'Cause I couldn't dance
Because I lacked a certain talent or skill
You didn't even want me around
You rejected me and didn't want me to be a part of your life
And now I'm back to let you know
I am here to inform you
I can really shake 'em down
I have greatly improved and can impress others
Do you love me? (I can really move)
Are you attracted to me now that I have improved my skills?
Do you love me? (I'm in the groove)
Are you infatuated with me now that I am confident and in my element?
Now do you love me (Do you love me?)
Are you finally ready to accept me and love me?
Now that I can dance? (Dance)
Now that I have the ability to impress, will you love me?
Watch me now (Work, work)
Observe me closely
Oh, work it out, baby (Work, work)
Keep moving to the beat with me, my love
Well, you're drivin' me crazy (Work, work)
You are making me go wild with passion
With a little bit of soul now (Work)
Express yourself with passion and heart
I can mash potato (I can mash potato)
I have mastered this popular dance move
And do the twist (I can do the twist)
I am also proficient in this classic dance move
Now tell me, baby (Tell me, baby)
Please answer my question, my love
Do you like it like this? (Do you like it like this?)
Do you enjoy the way I am dancing for you, my dear?
Tell me (Tell me)
Please inform me
Do you love me? (Do you love me?)
Do you have affection for me?
Now do you love me? (Do you love me?)
Are you starting to feel love for me?
Watch me now (Work, work)
Pay close attention to my movements
Oh, shake it up, shake it (Work, work)
Shake your body with me energetically
Oh, shake 'em, shake 'em down (Work, work)
Let's show off our dancing skills
Oh, little bit of soul now (Work)
Let's dance with passion and heart
Oh, hey, baby (Work, work)
Hey, my love
Well, you're driving me crazy (Work, work)
You are making me go wild with passion
Oh, don't you get lazy (Work)
Don't stop dancing with me, my dear
Contributed by Isabelle L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@TheStapleGunKid
"I carried a watermelon"
Isn't that how all the most romantic relationships start?
@littlenicola6726
@Kat Cymru I wish this really happened 🤣
@irishnessie
I wish.
😭 Id love to find my own Johnny Castle/Patrick Swayze. But there's none in my shit town haha {not even remotely close}
@lalah.k.808
Oh my gosh!!! I so just sent this video to a group chat! And that’s exactly what I said!!! 😂😂😂😂😂
@jacoblescallette1200
One of the best and romantic lines in cinema history
@jacoblescallette1200
I laugh every time she says that Idk why
@dashiesbbgurl
I honestly wish clubs were like this, dancing exactly like this.
@Vixen743
dashie's bbgurl in the interview they said it was like a party the whole time!!
@sierrarichardson330
same... would want to stay all night ♥️♥️♥️♥️
@osskeet
They are plenty of clubs like this. You’re not trying hard enough to look.