I Love You
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Why, why are You still with me?
Didn't You see what I've done?
In my shame I want to run and hide myself
But it's here I see the truth
I don't deserve You

[Chorus]
But I need You to love me, and I
I won't keep my heart from You this time
And I'll stop this pretending that I can
Somehow deserve what I already have
I need You to love me

I, I have wasted so much time
Pushing You away from me
I just never saw how much You could cherish me
'Cause You're a God who has all things
And still You want me

[Chorus]

Your love makes me forget what I have been
Your love makes me see who I really am
Your love makes me forget what I have been





[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The song "I Need You to Love Me" is a moving and emotional song about acknowledging one's own flaws and imperfections and seeking forgiveness and redemption from a higher power. The singer is questioning why God, or a higher power, is still with them despite their mistakes and wrongdoings. They express shame and a desire to run away and hide from their mistakes, but ultimately come to the realization that they don't deserve the love and forgiveness they are seeking.


The chorus of the song is a powerful plea for love and acceptance from God, admitting that they cannot pretend to deserve it and that they need to stop pushing God away. The song ultimately acknowledges that the singer has wasted too much time rejecting God's love and that they see the truth and recognize how much God cherishes them. The love and forgiveness they seek is transformative and enables them to move forward and forget their past mistakes.


The song's raw emotions and powerful lyrics have resonated with many listeners and is often seen as a relatable expression of the human desire for redemption and acceptance. Fans of the song have noted how it speaks to their own struggles and feelings of unworthiness, and how it provides a sense of comfort and hope.


Line by Line Meaning

Why, why are You still with me?
I am questioning why You are still with me after all the mistakes I have made.


Didn't You see what I've done?
I am asking if You have seen the wrongs I have committed.


In my shame I want to run and hide myself
I feel ashamed and want to escape and hide from You because of my past actions.


But it's here I see the truth
I am realizing that being with You is where I see the truth.


I don't deserve You
I do not deserve Your love and forgiveness.


But I need You to love me, and I
Despite not deserving Your love, I need You to love me.


I won't keep my heart from You this time
I will open up my heart to You instead of pushing you away like I have in the past.


And I'll stop this pretending that I can
I will stop pretending that I can handle everything on my own and not need Your love.


Somehow deserve what I already have
I will stop trying to prove that I deserve Your love, because I already have it.


I need You to love me
I need Your unconditional love and forgiveness.


I, I have wasted so much time
I have realized that I have wasted a lot of time pushing You away.


Pushing You away from me
I have been actively pushing You away.


I just never saw how much You could cherish me
I never realized how much You love and value me.


'Cause You're a God who has all things
Despite being a God who has everything, You still desire to have a relationship with me.


And still You want me
You still want to have a relationship with me despite all of my flaws and mistakes.


Your love makes me forget what I have been
Your love has the power to erase my past mistakes and help me move forward.


Your love makes me see who I really am
Your love shows me my true worth and value.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALYSSA KATHERINE BARLOW, BARLOWGIRL ., BARLOWGIRL BARLOWGIRL, LAUREN ASHLEY NICOLE BARLOW, MARY ANN BARLOW, REBECCA ELIZABETH MARIE BARLOW, VINCENT ROBERT FRANCIS BARLOW

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