If You Really Love Me
Kevin Bassinson Lyrics

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And if you really love me won't you tell me
And if you really love me won't you tell me
And if you really love me won't you tell me
Then I won't have to be
Playing around
You call my name
Oooh so sweet
To make your kiss incomplete

When your mood is clear
You quickly change your ways
Then you say I'm untrue
What am I supposed to do
Be a fool who sits alone waiting for you
But if you really love me won't you tell me
But if you really love me won't you tell me
And if you really love me won't you tell me
Then I won't have to be
Playing around
I see the light of your smile
Calling me all the while
You are saying baby
It's time to go
First the feeling's alright
Then it's gone from sight
So I'm taking out this time to say
Oh if you really love me won't you tell me
Oh if you really love me won't you tell me
And if you really love me won't you tell me
Then I won't have to be
Playing around no
Playing around no
Hey yeah
Goofin' around no
Oh baby
Playing around no
Let me know how you feel baby

Hey oh baby
Playing around no

Overall Meaning

The song "If You Really Love Me" by Kevin Bassinson is a heartfelt plea for honesty and commitment in a relationship. The singer is tired of playing games and wants his partner to open up and express their true feelings to him. He is frustrated by their hot and cold behavior, where they alternately call him sweetly and accuse him of being unfaithful. He doesn't want to waste any more time waiting for them to make up their mind - he just wants them to be honest and commit to him fully.

Throughout the song, the singer describes how his partner's behavior affects him emotionally. He feels incomplete when their kisses are interrupted, and he is confused and hurt when they accuse him of being untrue. He acknowledges that he has been a fool for waiting around for them, but he hopes that if they really do love him, they will tell him and he won't have to play games anymore. He sees the light in their smile and is drawn to them, but he is tired of feeling confused and uncertain.

Overall, "If You Really Love Me" is a powerful expression of the need for honesty and commitment in a relationship. The singer wants his partner to stop playing games and be honest with him about their feelings. He is tired of waiting around and being hurt, and he hopes that if they truly love him, they will show it by being open and committed to him.

Line by Line Meaning

And if you really love me won't you tell me
I'm unsure of your love for me, so please be honest and open about it.

Then I won't have to be Playing around
If you communicate your love to me, then I won't have to keep searching for it elsewhere.

You call my name Oooh so sweet To make your kiss incomplete
You use sweet words to get my attention, but then you hold back from fully expressing yourself.

When your mood is clear You quickly change your ways Then you say I'm untrue
Your behavior is inconsistent, causing me to feel uncertain and accused of things I haven't done.

What am I supposed to do Be a fool who sits alone waiting for you
I can't continue to wait around for you to make up your mind - I need clarity in order to move forward.

I see the light of your smile Calling me all the while You are saying baby It's time to go
Your actions and facial expressions seem to indicate that you want to be with me, but your words and behavior say otherwise.

First the feeling's alright Then it's gone from sight So I'm taking out this time to say
Our connection seems to be inconsistent and fleeting, which is why I need you to be honest with me about your feelings.

Oh if you really love me won't you tell me
Once again, I need you to express your love for me clearly and honestly.

Goofin' around no Oh baby Playing around no Let me know how you feel baby Hey oh baby Playing around no
I can't continue to engage in playful or insincere behavior - I need to know how you truly feel about me and our relationship.

Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: SYREETA WRIGHT, STEVIE WONDER

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