Do You Love Me
John Holt Lyrics


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You broke my heart 'cause I couldn't dance,
You didn't even want me around.
And now I'm back to let you know I can really shake 'em down.

Do you love me?
(I can really move, )
Do you love me?
(I'm in the groove.)
Now do you love me?
(Do you love me now that I can dance?)
Watch me, now.
(Work, work)
Ah,work it out baby.
(work, work)
Well, you're drivin' me crazy.
(work, work)
With just a little bit of soul, now
(work!)
Now I can mash potatoes, I can do the twist,
Tell me, baby, do you like it like this?
Tell me,
(Tell me,)
Tell me.

Do you love me?
(I can really move, )
Do you love me?
(I'm in the groove.)
Now do you love me?
(Do you love me now that I can dance?)
Watch me, now.
(Work, work)
Ah,work it out baby.
(work, work)
Well, you're drivin' me crazy.
(work, work)
With just a little bit of soul, now
(work!)
Now I can mash potatoes, I can do the twist,
Tell me, baby, do you like it like this?




Tell me,
(Tell me,)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to John Holt's "Do You Love Me?" can be interpreted as the singer's attempt to win back a former lover who rejected them because they couldn't dance. The opening line "You broke my heart 'cause I couldn't dance" suggests that the singer was cast aside due to their inability to keep up with their partner on the dance floor. However, the singer returns to proclaim that they have improved their dance moves and can now "really shake 'em down."


Throughout the song, the singer asks their former lover if they love them now that they are able to dance. They sing, "Do you love me? (Do you love me now that I can dance?) Watch me, now. (Work, work)." The repetition of "work, work" in the chorus emphasizes the singer's determination to win back their lover by showcasing their newfound dancing abilities. They even ask, "Tell me, baby, do you like it like this?" implying that they are willing to tailor their dance moves to their lover's liking.


Overall, the lyrics of "Do You Love Me?" suggest that the singer is willing to go to great lengths to win back their lover, even if it means learning how to dance. It's a classic tale of trying to make up for past mistakes and prove oneself worthy of love.


Line by Line Meaning

You broke my heart 'cause I couldn't dance,
You caused me emotional pain because I couldn't dance well.


You didn't even want me around.
You didn't show interest in me and excluded me from your life.


And now I'm back to let you know I can really shake 'em down.
I returned to show you that I have mastered dancing now.


Do you love me?
Do you have feelings of love towards me?


(I can really move, )
(I have exceptional dancing skills,)


Do you love me?
Do you have feelings of love towards me?


(I'm in the groove.)
(I am performing in an excellent manner)


Now do you love me?
Do you have feelings of love towards me now that I can dance well?


(Do you love me now that I can dance?)
(Do your feelings towards me change now that I have mastered dancing?)


Watch me, now.
Observe my dancing skills now.


(Work, work)
(Putting in the effort)


Ah, work it out baby.
Giving it your all, partner.


(work, work)
(Putting in the effort)


Well, you're drivin' me crazy.
You are causing me to act irrational or insane.


(work, work)
(Putting in the effort)


With just a little bit of soul, now
Using emotions to enhance the dance.


(work!)
(Putting in the effort)


Now I can mash potatoes, I can do the twist,
In addition to my exceptional dance skills, I can perform multiple styles.


Tell me, baby, do you like it like this?
Do you enjoy my dance performance?


Tell me,
Let me know


(Tell me,)
(Let me know)




Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Berry Gordy Jr

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Comments from YouTube:

TubeRaider

This is one of my favorite John Holt tunes.

Raymond

Life time music,real authentic and classical.

The Jamaican_ Kidd

This song way older than me and me love it nah lie....

violencia negra

Tiempos rudos!!!

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