Show Me
John Legend Lyrics

Oh oh
The song begins with the singer expressing his thoughts and feelings.

I realize as I lay down to sleep, we haven't spoke in weeks
The singer feels distant from someone he cares about and realizes it has been a while since they have talked.

So many things that I'd like to know...
The singer has questions and wants to understand the situation better.

Come have a talk with me
The singer wants to communicate and connect with the person he is thinking about.

I need a sign, something I can see
The singer is looking for a clear indication or message from the other person.

Why all the mystery?
The singer wonders why there is a lack of clarity or openness about what is going on.

I try not to fall for make-believe, but what is reality?
The singer is trying to be realistic and not let his imagination run wild, but he still wants to know the truth.

Where do we go, what do we know?
The singer is questioning the direction things are going and what they both understand about the situation.

Life has to have a meaning
The singer believes that there is a purpose to life and wants to understand how he fits into it.

Show me the light, show me the way
The singer wants guidance and clarity on what to do next.

Show that you're listening
The singer wants confirmation that the other person is paying attention to and cares about their relationship.

Show me, that you love me
The singer wants to feel loved and valued by the other person.

Show me that you walk with me
The singer wants the other person to be a true partner in their relationship and journey.

Hopefully, just above me, heaven's watchin over me
The singer believes in the existence of a higher power that is watching over him and hopes for protection and guidance.

Guess it's funny how I say thanks to you for all you've given me
The singer acknowledges and appreciates the positive things the other person has brought into his life.

Sometimes the price of what you gave to me, I can't stop questioning
The singer is concerned about the negative aspects of their relationship or situation and wonders if it's worth it.

Oh God of love, peace, and mercy, why so much suffering?
The singer questions the existence of suffering in the world and seeks answers from a divine source.

I pray for the world, it gets worse to me
The singer acknowledges the pain and difficulty in the world and prays for healing and improvement.

Wonder if you're listening
The singer wonders if his prayers and concerns are being heard or if they are falling on deaf ears.

When people go, why do they go?
The singer is contemplating mortality and the sadness of losing loved ones.

Why don't you choose me?
The singer wonders why fate or luck seems to work against him in certain situations.

But someday I'll know that I'm gonna go
The singer acknowledges his own mortality and that he will eventually pass away.

I hope you're waiting for me
The singer holds onto the hope that there is an afterlife or some kind of reunion with loved ones who have passed away.

Maybe we'll talk some other night
The singer is okay with not having all the answers right now and is open to communicating at a different time.

Right now I'll take it easy
The singer is content with taking things one step at a time and not stressing too much about the future.

Won't spend my time waiting to die
The singer doesn't want to live his life in fear or worry about death.

Enjoy the life I'm living
The singer wants to focus on the present moment and find joy in the things he currently has.