From a first single in 1979, the group successfully combined a pop rock and power pop (and sometimes, a blues rock) influenced backing with harmony side-vocals and Lewis' strident voice, and the band had numerous hit songs during the 1980s and early 1990s. These include "The Power of Love" and "Back in Time" (both of which were featured in the film "Back to the Future"), "I Want a New Drug", "Doin' It All (For My Baby)", "Do You Believe in Love?" "Hip to Be Square", "Stuck With You", and "Jacob's Ladder". Huey Lewis shared three Grammy awards, an American Music Award, and a People's Choice Award along with several artists for his role singing the 1985 charity song "We Are the World" as well.
=Albums=
Huey Lewis & the News (1980)
Picture This (1982) [#13 U.S. Gold]
Sports (1983) [#1 U.S. 7x Platinum]
Back to the Future Soundtrack (1985) [Gold]
Fore! (1986) [#1 U.S. 3x Platinum]
Small World (1988) [#11 U.S. Platinum]
Hard at Play (1991) [#27 U.S. Gold]
The Heart of Rock & Roll - The Best of Huey Lewis and The News (1992)
Four Chords & Several Years Ago (1994) [#55 U.S.]
Time Flies: The Best of Huey Lewis and the News (1996) [#185 U.S.]
Plan B (2001) [#165 U.S.]
Live at 25 (2005)
Greatest Hits & Videos (2006) [#70 U.S.]
www.hueylewisandthenews.com
Do You Love Me Or What?
Huey Lewis & The News Lyrics
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Freakin' like a fool
Pretending that you're on the scene
I don't care what you're wearin'
But its so tiny, baby makes me want to scream
I don't need a little time to be on my own
Don't need a crowded house with nobody home
The world's too tough to face alone
So do you love me or what?
Do you love me or what?
You're just breakin' me up
Do you love me or what?
I don't need my record collection
No house in Hollywood
To put my system in
I don't need just another possession
'cause what I'm looking for is loyal through thick in thin
Don't need a ring, shiny thing cause that's no proof
What you feel is much more real, that's the truth
That's why I'm standin' here asking you
Do you love me or what?
Do you love me or what?
You're just breakin' me up
Do you love me or what?
In "Do You Love Me Or What?" by Huey Lewis and The News, the singer is expressing his desire for true love and loyalty from his partner. He doesn't care about material possessions or appearances, but instead wants to know if his partner genuinely loves him for who he is. He questions their commitment, wondering if they are just pretending to be into him when they go out dancing and act like they are on the scene. He emphasizes the need for someone to have his back through thick and thin, rather than just being another possession in his life. He wants authentic love and asks his partner to confirm their feelings for him.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't care if you go out dancin'
I am indifferent towards your activities and events outside of our relationship.
Freakin' like a fool
Acting in a wild or foolish manner without thought or consideration.
Pretending that you're on the scene
Falsely portraying oneself as being involved or in-the-know in a particular social milieu.
I don't care what you're wearin'
Your attire is irrelevant to my interest in you.
But its so tiny, baby makes me want to scream
However, the smallness of your clothing or its revealing nature may cause me to become aroused or excited, prompting a reaction of vocal or physical exclamation.
I don't need a little time to be on my own
I do not require a brief period of solitude or separation from our relationship.
Don't need a crowded house with nobody home
I do not require a populated space void of individuals in order to feel satisfied or comfortable.
The world's too tough to face alone
It is challenging to confront the demands and struggles of life without the support and companionship of another person.
So do you love me or what?
Do you have genuine feelings of love and affection towards me?
Do you love me or what?
Is your love for me authentic and sincere, or are you insincere and manipulative?
You're just breakin' me up
Your behavior or attitude is causing me emotional pain and discomfort.
Do you love me or what?
Is your commitment to our relationship stable and unwavering, or are you uncertain and hesitant in your devotion?
I don't need my record collection
I do not require my personal possessions or material belongings in order to feel content or fulfilled.
No house in Hollywood
The location of my residence is not indicative of my success or importance as an individual.
To put my system in
To install or deploy my music or video equipment.
I don't need just another possession
Acquiring additional assets or possessions is not integral to my happiness or well-being.
'cause what I'm looking for is loyal through thick in thin
What I seek in a partner is someone who remains devoted and committed to me despite the challenges and tribulations that our relationship may face.
Don't need a ring, shiny thing cause that's no proof
I am not interested in a superficial or materialistic representation of affection or commitment, such as an expensive piece of jewelry, as it does not provide tangible evidence of genuine feelings or emotions.
What you feel is much more real, that's the truth
The authenticity and sincerity of your emotions and feelings towards me is more important and meaningful than any physical token or representation of our relationship.
That's why I'm standin' here asking you
This is why I am presently inquiring about the honesty and devotion of your feelings towards me.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc., WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: HUEY LEWIS, CHRISTOPHER JOHN HAYES, NICK LOWE
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