Do You Really Want To Hurt Me
Kingston Reggae Sound Machine Lyrics


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Give me time to realize my crime
Let me love and steal.
I have danced inside your eyes
How can I be real.

Do you really want to hurt me
Do you really want to make me cry
Precious kisses words that burn me
Lovers never ask you why.
In my heart the fire is burning
Choose my color find a star
Precious people always tell me
That's a step a step too far.

Do you really want to hurt me
Do you really want to make me cry
Do you really want to hurt me
Do you really want to make me cry.

Words are few
I have spoken
I could waste a thousand years
Wrapped in sorrow, words are token
Come inside and catch my tears
You've been talking but believe me
If it's true you do not know
This boy loves without a reason
I'm prepared to let you go

If it's love you want from me
Then take it away
Everything's not what you see it's over again.

Do you really want to hurt me
Do you really want to make me cry
Do you really want to hurt me
Do you really want to make me cry.

Give me time to realize my crime
Let me love and steal.
I have danced inside your eyes




How can I be real.
If it's love you want from me then take it again.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Do You Really Want to Hurt Me" by Kingston Reggae Sound Machine is a song that speaks about the confusion of being in love and the fear of getting hurt. The opening lines, "Give me time to realize my crime, Let me love and steal," gives an idea that the singer is aware that they have committed some wrongdoing, but they need a chance to correct it. The following lines, "I have danced inside your eyes, How can I be real," talks about the feeling of being lost in the euphoria of being in love that the singer is unsure if it is genuine or just an illusion.


As the song continues, the chorus repeats the question, "Do you really want to hurt me?" and this can be interpreted in two ways. On one hand, it shows the vulnerability of the singer who is afraid of rejection and hurt, and on the other hand, it could be a challenge to their lover to test the sincerity of their affection. The lines, "Precious kisses words that burn me, Lovers never ask you why," suggests that the singer is overwhelmed by their lover's affection, but they are still confused about the sincerity of the love.


The lyrics of the song suggest that the singer is ready to go through emotional pain just for the sake of being with their lover. The lines, "This boy loves without a reason, I'm prepared to let you go," could indicate that the singer is willing to risk it all and be with their lover even though they know it could end up hurting them.


Line by Line Meaning

Give me time to realize my crime
Please, allow me to understand the mistake I made and the hurt I have caused.


Let me love and steal.
Allow me to love you and take your heart as my own.


I have danced inside your eyes
I have experienced the beauty of your soul and fallen in love with you.


How can I be real.
I find it hard to accept that you could truly love me in return.


Do you really want to hurt me
Are you purposely trying to cause me emotional pain?


Do you really want to make me cry
Are you intentionally trying to make me shed tears of sadness?


Precious kisses words that burn me
Your affectionate gestures and hurtful words are conflicting and confuse my feelings for you.


Lovers never ask you why.
In relationships, people sometimes do things that hurt the other person without understanding the reason behind their actions.


In my heart the fire is burning
I have a strong feeling of passion and love for you that never dies.


Choose my color find a star
I am willing to change myself to be the type of person you want, and find success to prove my love.


Precious people always tell me
The people in my life who care about me caution me against the path that I am taking with you.


That's a step a step too far.
They think that my pursuit of you is too bold and dangerous to my emotional well-being.


Words are few
Expressing my feelings for you is difficult and challenging for me.


I have spoken
I have tried to communicate my love for you, but I am not sure if you understand.


I could waste a thousand years
I would be willing to spend an endless amount of time trying to make you happy.


Wrapped in sorrow, words are token
Despite my deep sadness, the things I say to you are just empty words.


Come inside and catch my tears
Come and see my vulnerability and my need for you to give me love and support.


You've been talking but believe me
I have heard all that you have said, but I still have hope that you will feel the same way about me that I do about you.


If it's true you do not know
I am unsure if you truly understand what I feel for you.


This boy loves without a reason
My love for you is pure and unconditional.


I'm prepared to let you go
I am ready to accept that my love for you may not be returned and move on.


If it's love you want from me
If your desire is for me to give you love, then I am willing to do so.


Then take it away
But if you realize it's not what you want, please don't stay with me out of pity or convenience. Please leave.


Everything's not what you see it's over again.
This relationship is not what it seems to be and has ended once again.


If it's love you want from me then take it again.
If you want to try again with me, and you truly want my love, I am willing to give it to you once again.




Lyrics ยฉ BMG Rights Management
Written by: Michael Emile Craig, Roy Ernest Hay, Jonathan Aubrey Moss, George Alan O'Dowd

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