Try Me
James Brown & The Famous Flames Lyrics
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Darlin', tell me
I need you
Try me, (try me), try me, (try me)
And your love will always be true
Oh, I need you (I need you)
Hold me, hold me, hold me
Hold me, hold me, hold me
And your love we won't hide
Oh, I need you (I need you)
(Need you) (need you) (need you) (need you)
Oh, I need you (I need you)
Oh, oh walk with me (walk with me)
Talk with me (talk with me)
I want you to stop my heart from crying
Walk with me (walk with me)
Talk with me (talk with me)
And your love stops my heart from dying
Oh, I need you (I need you hoo, hoo)
In James Brown's song "Try Me," the singer pleads with his partner to give him a chance and prove her love to him. He implores her to hold him and walk with him, allowing their love to be on display for all to see. The song is infused with a sense of vulnerability as he acknowledges his need for her and his fear of losing her. The repetition of the phrase "try me" emphasizes the importance of a chance for their love to grow and flourish.
The lyrics convey a depth of emotion and highlight the universal feeling of needing someone and wanting their love to be true. The song's simple melody and Brown's soulful delivery enhance the emotional impact of his plea, making it a classic that has endured over the years. It is a meaningful declaration of love, infused with sincerity and vulnerability, that continues to resonate with listeners of all ages.
Line by Line Meaning
Try me, (try me), try me, (try me)
Take the risk of choosing me as your partner and giving me a chance to prove my love
Darlin', tell me
Express your feelings to me and let me know what you need
I need you
I cannot survive without your love and affection
And your love will always be true
I believe in the fidelity of your love and trust that it is genuine
Hold me, hold me, hold me
Embrace me tightly and never let go
I want you right here by my side
I desire your physical presence and emotional support
And your love we won't hide
We will proudly show our love and not feel ashamed or fearful
Oh, I need you (I need you)
Reinforcing the previous message: I am desperate for your love and company
(Need you) (need you) (need you) (need you)
Repetition of the phrase 'I need you' to emphasize the urgency of his want
Oh, oh walk with me (walk with me)
Join me in this journey of life and love by my side
Talk with me (talk with me)
Communicate with me, share your thoughts and feelings
I want you to stop my heart from crying
I yearn for your touch and presence to heal the pain and sadness in my heart
And your love stops my heart from dying
Your affection and attention are the only things that can bring life and happiness back into my heart
Oh, I need you (I need you hoo, hoo)
Final repetition of 'I need you' to solidify the message that he cannot live without her love
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: James Brown
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DBos
always thought this was straight Soul!! Doo wop and soul very related I guess?
Betty Bourne
School dances 1960s.
im white so what
this was supposed to be bobby birds song James did it tho
apm1222
Just curious!!!! I know there is an abundance of pictures of James Brown, so why is the picture shown of Little Anthony and The Imperials?
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Because it’s on the record