Do You Really Want To Hurt Me
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You got me runnin', you got me hidin'
You got me run hide hide run
Any way you want to let it roll
Yeah yeah yeah
You got me doin' what you want me
Baby what you want me to do.
We're goin' up, we're goin' down
We're goin' up, down down up
Any way you want to let it roll
Yeah, yeah, yeah
You got me doin' what you want me
Oh baby what you want me to do
You got me peepin' you got me hidin'
You got me peep hide hide peep
Any way you want to let it roll
Yeah yeah yeah




You got me doin' what you want me
Baby what you want me to do

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of E.B's song "Do You Really Want to Hurt Me" depict a tumultuous and unstable relationship. The repetition of phrases like "You got me runnin', you got me hidin'" and "You got me peepin', you got me hidin'" suggests that the singer is constantly on the move, trying to evade their partner's control and manipulation. The lyrics reflect a sense of powerlessness and vulnerability, with lines like "Any way you want to let it roll, yeah yeah yeah" and "You got me doin' what you want me, oh baby what you want me to do."


The use of contrasting phrases such as "We're goin' up, we're goin' down" and "Any way you want to let it roll, yeah yeah yeah" indicates the rocky and unpredictable nature of the relationship, constantly oscillating between highs and lows. The repetition of "Yeah, yeah, yeah" adds to the sense of resignation and surrender to their partner's desires. The lyrics overall evoke a sense of desperation and confusion, as the singer struggles to please their partner and understand the fluctuating dynamics of the relationship.


Overall, "Do You Really Want to Hurt Me" explores themes of control, manipulation, and emotional turmoil within a relationship. It portrays the singer's constant efforts to please their partner, even at the cost of their own well-being and self-worth.


Line by Line Meaning

You got me runnin', you got me hidin'
I am constantly fleeing and concealing myself under your control


You got me run hide hide run
I have no choice but to alternate between running and hiding as per your command


Any way you want to let it roll
In whichever manner you desire to proceed with this situation


Yeah yeah yeah
Expressing agreement or compliance


You got me doin' what you want me
I am compelled to do whatever you desire


Baby what you want me to do
My dear, please inform me of your desires and wishes


We're goin' up, we're goin' down
Our emotions and circumstances are fluctuating between highs and lows


We're goin' up, down down up
We experience both progress and setbacks in our relationship


You got me peepin' you got me hidin'
I am forced to secretly observe and hide from you


You got me peep hide hide peep
I am trapped in a cycle of discreetly watching and concealing myself


Any way you want to let it roll
In whichever manner you desire to proceed with this situation


Yeah yeah yeah
Expressing agreement or compliance


You got me doin' what you want me
I am compelled to do whatever you desire


Baby what you want me to do
My dear, please inform me of your desires and wishes




Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jimmy Reed

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