If You Love Me
James Hersey Lyrics
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It's just the
Wrong crowd
Be here now
But I'll come back
If you love me
Please let me go
Please let me go
So here I am
A thousand miles
From the only one I see
It's just my
You'll be here
When I come back
If you love me
Please let me go
If you love me
Please let me go
The lyrics of James Hersey's "If You Love Me" evoke feelings of both love and heartbreak. At first, it may seem as though the singer is trying to leave someone behind, but upon closer examination, it becomes clear that the opposite is true. The expression "It all comes back" suggests that the singer has made mistakes in the past and that they follow him wherever he goes. This is compounded by the line "It's just the wrong crowd," suggesting that the singer needs to separate himself from certain people or activities in order to be truly happy.
The chorus of the song, "If you love me, please let me go," can be interpreted in a few different ways. It could suggest that the singer is trying to get his lover to let go of him so that he can make a change in his life, or it could be that the singer is the one who needs to let go in order to grow as a person. Either way, the sentiment is bittersweet, as the singer's love for his partner is put to the test.
The final verse of the song suggests that the singer is physically far away from his partner, and that he longs to be with them. The line "It's just my you'll be here when I come back" suggests that the singer is holding onto hope that his partner will still be waiting for him when he returns. Overall, the lyrics of "If You Love Me" are poignant and relatable, capturing the complexities of love and the need for personal growth.
Line by Line Meaning
It all comes back
Every experience and memory seems to resurface at some point
It's just the
It's only the
Wrong crowd
Being around the wrong people can lead to negative consequences
Be here now
Stay present in the moment and enjoy it
But I'll come back
Even though I'm leaving now, I will return
If you love me
If you truly care for me
Please let me go
Give me space and freedom to grow and explore
So here I am
I find myself in this place
A thousand miles
Far away from you
From the only one I see
From the person who means the most to me
It's just my
It's only my
You'll be here
I hope you'll still be here for me
When I come back
When I return, I hope you will still be around
Writer(s): Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein Ii
Contributed by Madison P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Daniel Maldonado
on Dreamcatcher
Well she likes to sleep
I like to dream
she likes to listen and i love to sing
shes likes make me feel like I'm home
she likes to wait everywhere that I go
she keeps the time in the cage on her wrist
so I don't have to worry about a thing that I miss
we go way back, sometimes I think
I know I've seen her face in a dream as a kid (yeah)
shes my dream catcher
everything I need and more
she's every little thing that I know I want to live for (yeah)
shes my dream catcher
everything I need and more
and she sees treasure in all that I've been before
well she likes to walk
I like to ride
she likes to drink and I love to get high
she likes to go out with all of my friends
when I'm on the road doing shows with the band
she's in my life for the rest of my days
shes like my best friend I just cant replace
as long as she's close, I'm not a afraid
to follow the dreams that I had as a kid (yeah)
shes my dream catcher
everything I need and more
she's every little thing that I know I want to live for (yeah)
shes my dream catcher
everything I need and more
and she sees treasure in all that I've been before
turn me upside down
flip me inside out
if i don't wake up baby just
turn me upside down
flip me inside out
if i don't wake up baby just
turn me upside down
everything i need and more
flip me inside out
if i don't wake up baby just
turn me upside down
everything i need and more
flip me inside out
if i don't wake up baby just
upside down ... (yeah)
inside out
if i don't wake up, baby just (yeah)
(repeat until fade out)