Somebody Loves Me
Helen Humes and Her Orchestra Lyrics
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You won't believe me that I love you only
I'd rather be lonely than happy with somebody else
You might find the night time the right time for kissing
But night time is my time for just reminiscing
Regretting instead of forgetting with somebody else
There'll be no else unless that someone is you, you, you
I intend to be independently blue
I want your love but I don't want to borrow
I have it today and give back tomorrow
For my love is your love but there's no love for nobody else
The song Love Me Or Leave Me by Helen Humes speaks about a woman who only wants to be with one person and is content with being alone than with someone else. The first line, "Love me or leave me and let me be lonely" emphasizes the importance of her partner loving her and staying with her while letting her have her freedom. However, the next line "You won't believe me that I love you only" implies that her partner may not trust her loyalty, and she is trying to convince them that she loves them and only them.
The next couple of lines, "I'd rather be lonely than happy with somebody else" express the idea that this woman is happy with just her lover and doesn't need anyone else to make her happy. The line "You might find the night time the right time for kissing" suggests that her partner is more interested in physical intimacy, but the singer would rather just reminisce about their love during their alone time at night.
In the lyrics "I intend to be independently blue", the singer highlights her independence and the fact that she can be happy with herself, which is critical in any relationship. She wants her love to be sincere and not just a borrowed emotion, and she also wants to make sure that her love is reciprocated.
In conclusion, the song "Love Me Or Leave Me" by Helen Humes is a beautiful expression of a woman who wants her partner to love her unconditionally and give her the freedom to be herself. She is content with being alone and doesn't want to settle for anything less than true love.
Line by Line Meaning
Love me or leave me and let me be lonely
You have a choice to either love me and stay or leave me and I'll be okay being by myself.
You won't believe me that I love you only
I understand if you doubt my love for you, but I really do love only you.
I'd rather be lonely than happy with somebody else
I value our connection so much that being with someone else wouldn't bring me happiness. I'd rather be alone.
You might find the night time the right time for kissing
It's possible that you see night time as a romantic time for kissing and being intimate.
But night time is my time for just reminiscing
But for me, night time is a time to reflect on the past, to reminisce on memories, and to be by myself.
Regretting instead of forgetting with somebody else
If I were with someone else, I'd be constantly regretting and never forgetting the memories we share.
There'll be no else unless that someone is you, you, you
I won't be with anyone else unless that person is you, because you're the one I truly want to be with.
I intend to be independently blue
I choose to be alone, even if it means feeling sad or 'blue' at times – I'll be independent and that's okay with me.
I want your love but I don't want to borrow
I want your love, but I don't want to take it, I want you to give it to me freely.
I have it today and give back tomorrow
I have your love today, but if you ever need it back, I'll give it back tomorrow.
For my love is your love but there's no love for nobody else
My love is reserved for you only, and no one else. I won't put my love out for anyone else to take.
Lyrics © DONALDSON PUBLISHING CO, TOBAGO MUSIC COMPANY, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Gus Kahn, Walter Donaldson
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