Jessica Lea Mayfield (born on August 27, 1989, in Kent, Ohio) is an America… Read Full Bio ↴Jessica Lea Mayfield (born on August 27, 1989, in Kent, Ohio) is an American singer-songwriter. She first performed with her family bluegrass band One Way Rider at the age of 8. At age 15, Mayfield recorded her first EP White Lies in her brother's bedroom, printing only 100 copies. One of those copies fell into the hands of Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys. After an introduction, Mayfield and Auerbach hit the studio. A featured vocalist on The Black Keys' Attack and Release, Dan Auerbach returned the favor by producing Mayfield's first studio album, recorded over the course of two years in his home studio.

Delving into country, folk and soul, With Blasphemy, So Heartfelt is a collaborative project on which Mayfield's sultry voice adds flair to edgy lyrics and melodies. With the help of her brother, bassist David Mayfield, Jessica Lea Mayfield's debut includes cameo appearances by Dr. Dog's Scott McMicken and Frank McElroy on backing vocals.

Website: www.jessicaleamayfield.com

Words Of Love
Jessica Lea Mayfield Lyrics

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Hold me close and tell me how you feel
Tell me love is real

Words of love you whisper soft and true
Darling, I love you

Let me hear you say the words I long to hear
Darling, when you're near

Words of love you whisper soft and true
Darling, I love you

Overall Meaning

Jessica Lea Mayfield's song "Words of Love" is a beautiful declaration of love. The lyrics express the need for intimacy and emotional connection. The opening lines, "Hold me close and tell me how you feel/Tell me love is real," showcases the desire to have physical closeness and personal acknowledgement of emotions. The lyrics showcase a yearning for reassurance that love is present and that they are adored.

The chorus emphasizes the importance of words in a relationship. The words spoken should be true and authentic, and they should be communicated softly. The lyrics "Words of love you whisper soft and true/Darling, I love you" showcase the importance of communicating love in a gentle and authentic way. The need to hear these words from a partner to feel complete in a relationship is evident in lines like "Let me hear you say the words I long to hear/Darling, when you’re near."

Overall, the song carries a message of vulnerability, honesty, and importance of communication in a relationship. Mayfield impressively captures the essence of love and the need for emotional connection in her well-written song.

Line by Line Meaning

Hold me close and tell me how you feel
Drawing me closer, communicate your emotions

Tell me love is real
Assure me that what we share is genuine

Words of love you whisper soft and true
Expressing affection in a gentle and honest way

Darling, I love you
My dear, I have strong feelings of love towards you

Let me hear you say the words I long to hear
Allow me to listen to the phrases that satisfy my desire

Darling, when you're near
My dear, only when you are in proximity

Words of love you whisper soft and true
Expressing affection in a gentle and honest way

Darling, I love you
My dear, I have strong feelings of love towards you

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