Show Me
Julie Andrews & John Michael King Lyrics
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I'm so sick of words
I get words all day through
First from him, now from you
Is that all you blighters can do
Don't talk of stars
Burning above
Show me
Tell me no dreams
Filled with desire
If you're on fire
Show me
He we are together
In the middle of the night
Don't talk of spring
Just hold me tight
Anyone who's ever been
In love'll tell you that
This is no time
For a chat
Haven't your lips
Longed for my touch
Don't say how much
Show me, show me
Don't talk of love
Lasting through time
Make me no undying vow
Show me now
Sing me no song
Read me no rhyme
Don't waste my time
Show me
Don't talk of June
Don't talk of fall
Don't talk at all
Show me
Never do I ever
want to hear another word
There isn't one
I haven't heard
Here we are together in
What ought to be a dream
Say another word
And I'll scream
Haven't your arms
Hungered for mine
Please don't explain
Show me, show me
Don't wait until
Wrinkles and lines
Pop out of my brow
Show me now
The song "Show Me" by Julie Andrews and John Michael King seems to be a request for actions rather than just words. The singer is tired of hearing empty words of love and desire and instead wants their partner to physically show them their emotions. They don't want to hear about stars burning or dreams filled with desire, they want their partner to show them their love by holding them tight. The song ends with a plea for the partner to not wait until wrinkles and lines appear on their face to show their love, but to show it now.
The song seems to be a commentary on the idea that actions speak louder than words. The singer has heard enough words of love and passion, but what they really want is for their partner to demonstrate their feelings through physical touch and affection. It's a reminder that love is not just about saying the right things, but also about showing up and being present in the relationship.
Overall, "Show Me" is a powerful and emotional song that highlights the importance of actions in love and relationships. It's a call to action for partners to not just talk about their love, but to actively show it in their daily lives.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm so sick of words
I am tired of hearing empty words
I get words all day through
All I hear are meaningless words every day
First from him, now from you
I have heard meaningless words from different people
Is that all you blighters can do
Is talking without showing any action all you can do?
Don't talk of stars
Do not mention love in abstract terms
Burning above
as something that happens outside of us
If you're in love
If you truly love me
Show me
Take an action to prove it
Tell me no dreams
Do not tell me sweet nothings
Filled with desire
Just because you desire me
If you're on fire
Do something to show me you really want to be with me
Show me
Take an action to prove it
Here we are together
We are here together now
In the middle of the night
It's night-time now
Don't talk of spring
Do not speak optimistically about the future
Just hold me tight
Just hold me
This is no time
This is not the time
For a chat
To chat about abstract things
Haven't your lips
You haven't kissed me
Longed for my touch
You haven't shown me affection
Don't say how much
Don't just tell me you love me
Show me, show me
Take an action to prove it
Don't talk of love
Do not speak in abstract terms about love
Lasting through time
Love that lasts forever
Make me no undying vow
Do not make any promises of eternal love
Show me now
Take an action to prove your love
Sing me no song
Do not sing me love songs
Read me no rhyme
Do not share love poetry with me
Don't waste my time
Do not speak without action
Don't talk of June
Do not mention future plans
Don't talk of fall
Do not mention autumn, a symbol of endings
Don't talk at all
Do not speak without action
Show me
Take action to prove your love now
Never do I ever
I never want to
want to hear another word
Listen to empty words anymore
There isn't one
I have heard everything
I haven't heard
All words of love are emptied
Here we are together in
We are together now
What ought to be a dream
What should be a good dream
Say another word
If you speak one more time
And I'll scream
I'll scream
Haven't your arms
Haven't you embraced me
Hungered for mine
Felt you need me
Please don't explain
Don't talk about your feelings without action
Show me, show me
Take an action to prove your love
Don't wait until
Do not delay until
Wrinkles and lines
We are old and wrinkled
Pop out of my brow
Show the proof of your love now
Show me now
Take an action to prove your love
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALAN JAY LERNER, FREDERICK LOEWE
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