Kate McGarry is an American jazz singer. Born in Boston, she relocated to s… Read Full Bio ↴Kate McGarry is an American jazz singer. Born in Boston, she relocated to southern California where she became a staple on the Los Angeles jazz scene. She eventually relocated to New York, where she continues to record and perform. While she is blessed with a powerful and versatile instrument, her acoustic band also lets her the option to sing with subtlety rather than solely rely on vocal pyrotechnics. It is an unaffected, yet sophisticated approach that allows her to tackle jazz standards, folk tunes, and songs by people as varied as Joni Mitchell, Peter Gabriel, and Bjork, giving them her own special flavor.

Show Me
Kate McGarry Lyrics

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Don't talk of stars burning above
If you're in love show me
Tell me no dreams filled with desire
If you're on fire show me
Here we are together in the middle of the night
Don't talk of spring, just hold me tight
Anyone whose ever been in love will 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 show me
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 show me now

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Kate McGarry's song "Show Me" are about the desire for physical intimacy rather than empty promises of love. The first two lines of the song encourage the singer's lover to show their love through action rather than mentioning the stars burning above in the sky. They want their partner to prove their love by showing them rather than just talking about it.

The chorus of the song emphasizes the importance of physical touch and intimacy. The singer believes that words of love and passion are empty without the physical connection between two people. Holding someone tight in the middle of the night and experiencing a real connection is the true measure of love. The bridge of the song repeats the singer's desire for physical touch and urges their partner not to make promises of eternal love, but to show them their love now.

Overall, the message of the song is that love is not proven through words but through actions. The importance of physical touch and intimacy is emphasized throughout the song, and the singer urges their lover to show them their love rather than just talking about it.

Line by Line Meaning

Don't talk of stars burning above
Don't use romantic, poetic language to express your love. I want you to show me your love.

If you're in love show me
Don't just tell me that you love me, show me with your actions.

Tell me no dreams filled with desire
I don't want to hear about your fantasies or desires. I want you to focus on the present and show me your love.

If you're on fire show me
If you're truly passionate about me, then show it to me through your actions.

Here we are together in the middle of the night
We are together now, in the present moment. Let's focus on each other and show our love.

Don't talk of spring, just hold me tight
Forget about romantic cliches and just hold me close. That's all I need from you.

Anyone whose ever been in love will tell you that
Love is not just about words, it's about actions. People who have experienced true love understand this.

This is no time for a chat
Let's stop talking and start showing our love for each other, especially in this intimate moment.

Haven't your lips longed for my touch
Don't just tell me that you want me, show me through your desire and physical touch.

Don't say how much, show me, show me
Instead of just telling me that you love me, prove it to me through your actions and physical touch.

Don't talk of love lasting through time
I don't want to make empty promises about everlasting love. Let's focus on the present moment and show our love right now.

Make me no undying vow
Don't just make empty promises about your love lasting forever. Show me your love through your actions.

Show me show me
Actions speak louder than words. Show me your love through your physical touch and actions, not just your words.

Show me show me now
I don't want to hear any more words. Show me your love right now in this moment.

Writer(s): Alan Jay Lerner, Frederick Loewe

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