Who Do You Love
Lee Fields/The Expressions Lyrics
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I was riding around
I give your space
Give you what you want
But is not enough
Who do you love
Is not my first diamond rings
Next time you are alone just think about me
Who do you love
Who do you love
I am gonna lay it on the line
I got one things on my mind
Never sleeping
I know you are crippling
Around on me around on me
Just wasted my time you were no true
Messing with my head girl I need you too
When I am with you things are not the same
Tell me who do you love
Who do you love
I am gonna lay it on the line
I got one things on my mind
Never sleeping
I know you are cheating
Around on me around on me
I am gonna lay it on the line
I got one things on my mind
Never sleeping
I know you are cheating
Around on me around on me
Stop the lying stop the cheating
I know you are with him
You are meeting
In Lee Fields/The Expressions's song "Who Do You Love," the singer is expressing his frustration and confusion regarding his significant other's affections. The song begins with him driving around at 2:15 AM, giving his partner space and what she wants, but it's still not enough. He questions who she loves and if he truly has her heart. The chorus repeats this question, emphasizing the singer's confusion and insecurity.
In the second verse, the singer becomes more confrontational, accusing his partner of cheating and lying. He admits his obsession with her and how he can't sleep, constantly thinking about her. He pleads with her to be honest with him and to stop seeing the other person. The song ends with the singer stating that he knows his partner is meeting the other person and that he can't continue to be lied to.
The lyrics in "Who Do You Love" showcase the pain and complexity of romantic relationships, particularly those that involve infidelity and mistrust. The singer's vulnerability and honesty highlight the difficulties in maintaining trust and communication with a partner. The driving beat and soulful vocals add to the emotional weight of the lyrics, making for a powerful and relatable song.
Line by Line Meaning
It was a quarter past two
The singer is setting the scene of the time at which events took place.
I was riding around
The singer was driving aimlessly around without a particular destination in mind.
I give your space
The singer was giving their partner some breathing room, emotionally or physically.
Give you what you want
The artist was committed to providing their partner with what they needed or requested.
But is not enough
Despite the artist's efforts, their actions are insufficient in satisfying their partner's needs or wants.
Who do you love
The singer is questioning their partner's true affections.
Is not my first diamond rings
The singer is suggesting that material things do not hold much importance as compared to emotional connection.
Next time you are alone just think about me
The artist is urging their partner to reflect on their relationship when they are alone.
First night that he meat and I took your heart
The artist remembers the first moment they met their partner and won their affection.
I am gonna lay it on the line
The artist is preparing to be straightforward and honest.
I got one things on my mind
There is only one issue that the singer is currently thinking about.
Never sleeping
The artist is constantly thinking about the situation and cannot rest.
I know you are crippling
The singer is aware that their partner is inflicting harm on them.
Around on me around on me
The singer feels like their partner is being unfaithful or dishonest.
Just wasted my time you were no true
The singer feels like their partner was not genuine and only wasted their time.
Messing with my head girl I need you too
The artist is feeling confused by their partner's behavior but still wants to be with them.
When I am with you things are not the same
The artist feels like something has changed in their relationship when they are together.
Tell me who do you love
The singer is asking their partner to confess who they truly love.
Stop the lying stop the cheating
The singer is demanding an end to their partner's deceitful behavior.
I know you are with him
The artist is aware of their partner's infidelity.
You are meeting
The artist believes that their partner is seeing someone else behind their back.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DAVE GUY, LEON MICHELS, NICK MOVSHON, JEFF SILVERMAN, NICOLE WRAY
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