Love Me Do
LOVE ME DO Lyrics

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Can't buy me love, love
Can't buy me love

I'll buy you a diamond ring my friend
If it makes you feel all right
I'll get you anything my friend
If it makes you feel all right
Cause I don't care too much for money

For money can't buy me love

I'll give you all I've got to give
If you say you love me too
I may not have a lot to give
But what I've got I'll give to you
I don't care too much for money
For money can't buy me love

Can't buy me love
Everybody tells me so
Can't buy me love
No, no, no, no

Say you don't need no diamond ring
And I'll be satisfied
Tell me that you want those kind of things
That money just can't buy
I don't care too much for money
For money can't buy me love

Can't buy me love
Everybody tells me so
Can't buy me love
No, no, no, no

Say you don't need no diamond ring
And I'll be satisfied
Tell me that you want those kind of things
That money just can't buy
I don't care too much for money
Cause money can't buy me love

Oh, can't buy me love, love
Can't buy me love, no

Overall Meaning

The song "Love Me Do" by the Beatles is a classic love song that talks about the importance of love over money. The lyrics "Can't buy me love, love, can't buy me love" in the chorus clearly emphasize that love is invaluable and cannot be bought with money. It goes on to talk about how the singer is willing to buy material things like a diamond ring if it makes the person happy, but love cannot be bought with material possessions. The song then suggests that the singer will give all they have if the person they love reciprocates their feelings. The song highlights the idea that true love requires more than just material possessions and that it cannot be bought or sold.

The song encapsulates the typical early Beatles sound with the harmonica played by John Lennon throughout the song. The lead vocals are mainly by Paul McCartney, although Lennon also sings some parts. The song was one of their first hits in the UK, eventually reaching number 17 on the charts. It's an example of the pop-influenced sound the Beatles were known for in their early years, with simple but catchy hooks and repetitive lyrics that stick in your head.

Line by Line Meaning

Can't buy me love, love
Love cannot be bought with money

Can't buy me love
Money cannot buy me love

I'll buy you a diamond ring my friend
I am willing to buy you expensive items to make you happy

If it makes you feel all right
I want you to be content and happy

I'll get you anything my friend
I am willing to get you anything you want to make you happy

Cause I don't care too much for money
Money is not my main priority

For money can't buy me love
Money cannot purchase love

I'll give you all I've got to give
I am willing to give my all to you

If you say you love me too
If you reciprocate my love

I may not have a lot to give
I may not have material possessions to offer

But what I've got I'll give to you
However, what I have, I am willing to give to you