Tell Me You Love Me
Frank Zappa Lyrics

Tell me you love me, tell me you love me
The singer is asking the other person to express their love to them, and he wants the person to say it in the exact way he desires.

Like I want you to
The singer desires the other person to express their love in a certain way, and he wants them to fulfill his specific wishes.

Girl... girl... girl...
The singer addresses the other person, calling them 'girl' repeatedly, which may be perceived as possessiveness or strong attraction.

I love you so hard now, I'm cryin' for you
The artist loves the other person strongly and intensely, to the point of shedding tears over them.

Don't make me lose my pride
The artist requests the other person not to cause him to lose his dignity or sense of self-respect.

I want to come inside
The singer has a desire to be physically close to the person, possibly in a sexual manner.

And grab a hold of you, baby
The singer desires to touch the other person and hold them in a possessive way, using the word 'baby' as an endearment.

Now... now... now...
The artist repeats the word 'now' three times, emphasizing their desire for immediate action or attention from the other person.

I want to feel it, give me your love now
The artist desires to experience the other person's love, and he wants them to express it to him without delay or hesitation.

Don't make me steal it, don't make me steal it
The artist does not want to have to take the other person's love by force, and he urges them not to make him do so.

Burnin' with fire, I gotta hot desire
The singer is consumed with a strong desire for the other person, which he compares to a burning fire.

'Cause I gotta make love with you
The artist has a strong desire to have sexual intercourse with the other person.

'Cause I gotta make love with you, baby
The singer desires to engage in sexual activity with the other person, using 'baby' as an affectionate term.

Tell me you love me, tell me you love me!
The singer again requests the other person to express their love to him, insisting on the importance of hearing these words from them.

Aahh, yeah!
The singer uses this exclamation to express excitement, pleasure, or that his wishes have been fulfilled.