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Laidback Luke & Tom Stephan ft. Romanthony Lyrics

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Can you feel me?
If you're looking for devotion
You've got to show me love
You've got to show me

Yeah yeah yeah yeah
Yeah yeah
You've got to show me love

Heart breaks and promises
I've had more than my share
I'm tired of giving my love
And gettin' nowhere (nowhere)

What I need is somebody
Who really cares
I really need a lover
A lover that wants to be there

It's been so long since I've touched a wanting hand
I can't put my love on the line
This I hope you'll understand

So baby if you want me
You've got to show me love
Words aren't so easy to say, oh I
You've got to show me love

Show me, show me baby
Show me, show me baby
Show me, show me baby

I'm tired of getting caught up
In those one night affairs
What I really need is somebody
Who will always be there

Don't you promise me the world
All that I've already heard
This time around for me, baby
Actions speak louder than words

If you're looking for devotion
Talk to me
Come with your heart in your hands
Because my love is guaranteed

So baby if you want me
You've got to show me love

Words aren't so easy to say, oh I
You've got to show me love

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Laidback Luke's song Show Me Love explore the theme of seeking genuine love and devotion. The singer expresses their tiredness of giving their love but getting nothing in return, and being caught up in short-lived relationships. They seek a lover who wants to be there for them, someone who cares for them in a genuine and sincere way. However, the singer is wary of putting their love on the line again, having been hurt in the past. They emphasize that actions speak louder than words and that if someone wants their love, they have to show it with their actions.

Overall, the song's message is that love is not just about words, but about actions that show sincerity and devotion. The singer urges their potential lover to come with their heart in their hands, to prove their love in tangible ways. The repeated refrain of "You've got to show me love" emphasizes this message and creates a memorable and catchy hook for the song.

Line by Line Meaning

Can you feel me?
Are you able to understand my emotions?

If you're looking for devotion
If you're searching for loyalty

You've got to show me love
You need to express your feelings and prove your love to me

You've got to show me
You have to demonstrate your affection towards me

Heart breaks and promises
I've experienced many disappointments and unfulfilled assurances in relationships

I've had more than my share
I have encountered enough of those unhappy situations

I'm tired of giving my love
I'm exhausted from offering my heart to others

And gettin' nowhere (nowhere)
Without receiving anything in return or seeing any progress

What I need is somebody
I am longing for someone

Who really cares
Someone who genuinely loves and values me

I really need a lover
I desire a significant other

A lover that wants to be there
Someone who is willing to be present in my life

It's been so long since I've touched a wanting hand
It's been a while since I've held someone who desires me

I can't put my love on the line
I can't risk opening myself up to hurt again

This I hope you'll understand
I hope you can comprehend my reluctance to trust again

So baby if you want me
Therefore, if you want to be with me

Words aren't so easy to say, oh I
It's not easy for me to just take verbal assurances

Show me, show me baby
Demonstrate your love to me

I'm tired of getting caught up
I don't want to keep getting involved

In those one night affairs
In brief or casual affairs

What I really need is somebody
I truly require someone who's there for me

Who will always be there
Someone who will be there for me unconditionally

Don't you promise me the world
Don't make grand promises

All that I've already heard
I've already been told similar things in the past

This time around for me, baby
So, this time, I need you to act on your words

Actions speak louder than words
Your deeds hold more value than your words

If you're looking for devotion
If you want my loyalty

Talk to me
Let's communicate more, and establish trust

Come with your heart in your hands
Come with an open heart, and be honest about your intentions

Because my love is guaranteed
Because I'm ready to love you, and stay loyal to you

So baby if you want me
So, if you want to be with me

Words aren't so easy to say, oh I
It's not easy for me to take promises, baby

You've got to show me love
You need to demonstrate your love, show me you care

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Downtown Music Publishing, Songtrust Ave, CTM Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Allen George, Fred Mc Farlane

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