Tell Me That You Love Me
James Smith Lyrics


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No more lazy mornings with you lying next to me
No more late night talking before we lay our heads to sleep
No more looking in the mirror with you stepping on my feet
Without your arms around my shoulders, I've lost the strength to be
Come and set me free

Will you stay with me tonight
And pretend it's all alright?
Tell me that you love me
The way you used to love me
Will you whisper in my ear
Those three words I wanna hear?
Tell me that you love me
The way you used to love me

Even if you don't mean it won't you say I'm still the one?
Hide the way that you're feeling and make believe I still belong
And nothing's changed since you've gone

Will you stay with me tonight
And pretend it's all alright?
Tell me that you love me
The way you used to love me
Will you whisper in my ear
Those three words I wanna hear?
Tell me that you love me
The way you used to love me

One last time to hold you
And one last time to tell you
All the things I should've said before
But just once more

Will you stay with me tonight
And pretend it's all alright?
Tell me that you love me
The way you used to love me
(Tell me that you love me)
Will you whisper in my ear
Those three words I wanna hear?
Tell me that you love me
The way you used to love me

Will you stay with me tonight
And pretend it's all alright?
Tell me that you love me (tell me that you love me)
The way you used to love me (tell me that you love me)
Will you whisper in my ear
Those three words I wanna hear?




Tell me that you love me
The way you used to love me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to James Smith's "Tell Me That You Love Me" express a strong sense of longing and nostalgia for a past relationship that has since ended. The singer reminisces about the intimate moments he used to share with his partner, such as lazy mornings in bed, late night conversations, and looking in the mirror together. However, now that the relationship has ended, he feels lost and unable to muster the strength to move on. The chorus begs his former partner to stay with him for the night and pretend everything is still okay, to tell him he loves him like he used to before. He desperately wants to hear those three words he longs for, even if they aren't genuine. He asks for one last chance to hold and tell her all the things he never said before, convincing her to profess her love once more.


The song's lyrics beautifully capture the pain of a relationship's demise and the desire to hold onto the past. It highlights the vulnerability and desperation that one can feel following a break-up, hoping to rekindle the love that once existed. The song's hopeful message also acknowledges the possibility of a happy ending and dedication to the idea that love can always be rekindled if one is willing to put in the effort.


Line by Line Meaning

No more lazy mornings with you lying next to me
I miss waking up with you next to me and spending lazy mornings together.


No more late night talking before we lay our heads to sleep
I miss our late night conversations and the intimacy we shared before falling asleep.


No more looking in the mirror with you stepping on my feet
I miss the way we used to playfully crowd the bathroom sink and have small moments of physical connection.


Without your arms around my shoulders, I've lost the strength to be
I am struggling to find the strength to carry on without your physical and emotional support.


Come and set me free
I am still hopelessly in love with you and I am longing for your return.


Will you stay with me tonight And pretend it's all alright? Tell me that you love me The way you used to love me
I am pleading with you to temporarily return to me and pretend that everything is okay, to give me the comfort of hearing you say that you love me like you used to.


Even if you don't mean it won't you say I'm still the one?
I am desperate for any form of affection from you, even if it is not genuine.


Hide the way that you're feeling and make believe I still belong
I am aware that you may not have the same feelings for me anymore, but I am asking you to pretend that we still belong together.


And nothing's changed since you've gone
I am still stuck in the past and unable to accept that things have changed since you left.


One last time to hold you And one last time to tell you All the things I should've said before But just once more
I am longing for one more chance to hold you and express the love and appreciation I should have shown you before.


(Tell me that you love me) Will you whisper in my ear Those three words I wanna hear? Tell me that you love me The way you used to love me
I am begging you to whisper those three words that I long to hear so much, and reassure me that you love me like you used to.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Gordon Warren, James Edward Smith, Joseph Peter Michael Killington

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Nhật Minh Phạm

No more lazy mornings with you lying next to me
No more late night talking before we lay our heads to sleep
No more looking in the mirror with you stepping on my feet
Without your arms around my shoulders, I've lost the strength to be
Come and set me free

[Chorus]
Will you stay with me tonight
And pretend it's all alright?
Tell me that you love me
The way you used to love me
Will you whisper in my ear
Those three words I wanna hear?
Tell me that you love me
The way you used to love me

[Verse 2]
Even if you don't mean it, won't you say I'm still the one?
Hide the way that your feeling and make believe I still belong
And nothing's changed since you've gone

[Chorus]
Will you stay with me tonight
And pretend it's all alright?
Tell me that you love me
The way you used to love me
Will you whisper in my ear
Those three words I wanna hear?
Tell me that you love me
The way you used to love me



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ANGEL1004

I have a weakness when it comes to acoustic versions 😍😍

ANGEL1004

We need more of this!!

Nancy Rossi

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J.C Gohan

samee 😍💙

Mouna Feriel

Can't stop listening to this song 😍💞

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Then listen😂😂

Mouna Feriel

I didn't know I could love this song more till I heard this 😍😍😭

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Stan Dunn

Another smooth vocal from an wonderful singer - so easy to listen to. Clean, crisp and clear. Thank you!

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