Do You Love Me
Lee Fields & The Expressions Lyrics


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It was a quarter past two
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
First night that he meat and I took your heart
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

Overall Meaning

The song "Do You Love Me" by Lee Fields & The Expressions is a soulful, heart-wrenching track about a longing for affection and clarity in a relationship that seems to be disintegrating. The lyrics express a sense of confusion and hurt as the singer grapples with a partner who seems to be pulling away and seeking solace elsewhere. Fields sings about the pain of feeling like he's not enough, despite the sacrifices he's made to give his partner what she wants.


The opening verse sets the stage for the rest of the song, with Fields reflecting on his efforts to give his partner space and freedom, but ultimately, it's not enough. He questions who she truly loves, as if searching for some kind of explanation for her coolness toward him. The second verse is more accusatory, with Fields expressing frustration and anger at his partner's apparent cheating. He pleads with her to be honest and stop lying, suggesting that he knows she's seeing someone else.


The chorus repeats the phrase "who do you love," serving as a kind of mantra for Fields as he tries to make sense of his partner's actions. The song is an emotional tour-de-force, showcasing Fields' incredible vocal range and the powerful backing of The Expressions. Ultimately, it's a song that taps into the deep-seated emotions that come with struggling to make a relationship work, and the pain of not knowing where you stand with the person you love.


Line by Line Meaning

It was a quarter past two
The time was 2:15 AM


I was riding around
I was driving aimlessly


I give your space
I'm giving you the freedom you need


Give you what you want
I try to accommodate all your requests


But is not enough
My efforts fall short


Who do you love
Who has your heart?


Is not my first diamond rings
I have given you jewelry before


Next time you are alone just think about me
Consider my love when you are by yourself


First night that he meat and I took your heart
When we first met, I won your love


Who do you love
Whose affection do you return?


I am gonna lay it on the line
I will speak candidly


I got one things on my mind
I am only focused on one thing


Never sleeping
I am constantly thinking


I know you are crippling
I sense that you are causing me harm


Around on me around on me
You're playing games with my heart


Just wasted my time you were no true
I invested in a relationship that was not genuine


Messing with my head girl I need you too
You're confusing me and I still want you


When I am with you things are not the same
My life changes when I'm around you


Tell me who do you love
Explain to me whose devotion you return


Stop the lying stop the cheating
End the deception and infidelity


I know you are with him
I am aware you are in another relationship


You are meeting
You are seeing each other in secret




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, 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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Comments from YouTube:

@KittehPurrPurr

The soul of James Brown lives inside this guy. Soulful music. Real music.

@Ayyy2Saint

Does n e body else think Lee Fields had the Greatest Producer Ever!!!!

@Rsnmusicofficial

love it!!

@Theluvr4u

Man I thought I was the only one who thought that he has dat grit in his voice that just goes to ya soul...

@nadiaaissa4394

Real talent

@graffitiglenn

i feel the early James Brown and Otis Redding in this artist....good stuff...old school is still in session ...............

@yan-ikwld1497

Everything is possible when you hear this bomb !!!!!

@aliyah092

ça déchire wawwwwwwww !!! respect from Paris

@marshathomas6032

Sounds like Love's gonna pack up and walk out on The Persuaders

@rubenfrancosr4282

Yes ma'am. Although he spun it in his own direction.

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