Do You Love Me
Kiss - Double Platinum Lyrics

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You really like my limousine
You like the way the wheels roll
You like my seven inch leather heels
And goin' to all of the shows, but

Do you love me, do you love me
really love me
You like the credit cards and private planes

Money can really take you far
You like the hotels and fancy clothes
And the sound of electric guitars, but

Do you love me, do you love me
Do you love me, I mean like do you
Really love me

You really like rock 'n' roll
All of the fame and the masquerade
You like the concerts and studios
And all the money, honey, that I make, but

Do you love me, do you love me
Do you love me, really love me

Your backstage pass and black sunglasses
Make you look just like a queen
Even the fans, they know your face
From all of the magazines, but

Do you love me (do you love me)
Do you love me (do you love me)
Do you love me (do you love me)
Really love me (really love me)
I want to know
Do you love me (do you love me)
Do you love me (do you love me)
Do you love me (do you love me)
I mean like do you
Really love me (really love me)
I want to know
Do you love me (do you love me)
Do you love me (do you love me)
Do you love me (do you love me)
I mean like do you
Really love me (really love me)
I want you to (do you love me, do you love me)
I need you to (do you love me, do you love me)
And you know I'm so tired of everybody sayin' it
And you know, (do you love me, do you love me)
I just gotta know if you really really really, really love me
(Do you love me, do you love me)
So come on, do you love me (do you love me)
I need you to
Do you love me (do you love me) I want you to
Do you love me (do you love me) I need you
Really love me (do you love me)
I want to know
Do you love me (do you love me) do you, do you
Do you love me (do you love me)
I just got to have some love (do you love me, do you love me)

I just got to have some love (do you love me)
I just got to have some love, love, love, love, love

Overall Meaning

The song "Do You Love Me" by Kiss is a classic rock hit that uses bold and brash lyrics to express the uncertainty that many people in relationships often have. The song is essentially about materialism versus love and whether someone truly loves another person for who they are, or only for the status and materialistic goods that they can provide. At the beginning of the song, the persona brags about their luxurious lifestyle, including their limousine, seven-inch leather heels, credit cards, and private planes, which their partner seems to be attracted to. However, despite all of these extravagances, the persona still asks, "Do you love me, I mean really love me?" The persona wonders whether their significant other is there just for the status and materialism, or if they truly love the person behind the glitz and glamour. This is a theme that many people can relate to; it's easy to get caught up in the shiny things of life and forget the value of genuine human connection.

Throughout the song, there are several references to rock 'n' roll, the famous people that go with it, and the persona's wealth, all of which add layers to the song's meaning. The persona seems to be wrestling with the notion that being rich and famous doesn't necessarily equate to having someone love you for who you are. The persona's insecurity is palpable as they ask their partner repeatedly if they truly love them. This song has stood the test of time as many people can relate to the idea of being unsure about whether their partner loves them for them or for what they provide.

Line by Line Meaning

You really like my limousine
You appreciate the luxurious mode of transportation I have.

You like the way the wheels roll
You enjoy the smooth ride that my limousine provides.

You like my seven inch leather heels
You admire my fashionable footwear.

And goin' to all of the shows, but
You also enjoy attending events and shows alongside me, however...

Do you love me, do you love me
Do you truly have feelings of love for me?

really love me
I want to know if your feelings for me are genuine.

You like the credit cards and private planes
You enjoy the privileges and perks that come along with wealth and fame.

Money can really take you far
You believe that money can provide happiness and success.

You like the hotels and fancy clothes
You appreciate and desire the luxurious lifestyle that I lead.

And the sound of electric guitars, but
You also have an appreciation for music, but...

Do you love me, do you love me
Do you truly have feelings of love for me?

Do you love me, I mean like do you
I need to know if your feelings for me are genuine, and if you truly love me or just like the benefits that come along with being with me.

Really love me
I want you to have true, deep feelings of love for me.

You really like rock 'n' roll
You enjoy and appreciate the genre of music that I perform.

All of the fame and the masquerade
You enjoy the recognition and attention that comes along with being a famous musician.

You like the concerts and studios
You enjoy attending and being a part of the music production process.

And all the money, honey, that I make, but
You also appreciate the wealth and financial benefits that come along with being a famous musician.

Do you love me, do you love me
Do you truly have feelings of love for me?

Do you love me, really love me
I need to know if your feelings for me are genuine and if you truly love me or just like the benefits that come along with being with me.

Your backstage pass and black sunglasses
Your backstage pass and sunglasses make you look like a VIP and celebrity.

Make you look just like a queen
You look like a royal, powerful figure.

Even the fans, they know your face
Your fame and popularity have spread beyond just me and my circles.

From all of the magazines, but
Your face and fame are ubiquitous, but...

Do you love me (do you love me)
Do you truly have feelings of love for me?

Do you love me (do you love me)
I need to know if your feelings for me are genuinely deep.

Really love me (really love me)
I want you to have true, meaningful feelings of love for me.

I want to know
I need you to answer me.

So come on, do you love me (do you love me)
Tell me if you truly love me.

I need you to
I require an answer from you.

I want you to
I desire to hear your true feelings toward me.

I just got to have some love (do you love me, do you love me)
I need and want genuine love from you.

I just got to have some love (do you love me)
I desire to have real, deep feelings of love from you.

I just got to have some love, love, love, love, love
I crave and desire genuine love and affection from you.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Kim Fowley, Paul Stanley, Robert A. Ezrin

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