Love Me
Leiber & Stoller Lyrics
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Treat me mean and cruel
But love me
Wring my faithful heart
Tear it all apart
But love me
Darling, I'll be oh-so lonely
I'll be sad and blue
Crying over you, dear only
I would beg and steal
Just to feel your heart
Beatin' close to mine
Well, if you ever go
Darling, I'll be oh-so lonely
I'll be sad and blue
Crying over you, dear only
I would beg and steal
Just to feel your heart
Beatin' close to mine
Well, if you ever go
Darling, I'll be oh-so lonely
Beggin' on knees
All I ask is, please, please, love me
Oh yeah
The Leiber and Stoller song "Love Me" is a classic example of the masochistic love song. The singer begs to be treated poorly, even cruelly, as long as he is loved. The theme has echoes throughout classic and contemporary music and literature, from the twisted love songs of Patsy Cline to the highly stylized masochism of "Fifty Shades of Grey."
The imagery of "wringing" the heart and "tearing it all apart" suggests a violent, possibly sadistic love. However, the singer is willing to endure this treatment as long as he is granted the love of his partner. This type of twisted, possessive love is a common theme in popular music and literature as it often depicts the inferiority of the singer while his or her partner is superior in some way.
The heart-wrenching nature of this song has made it a popular choice for covers by singers ranging from Elvis Presley to Norah Jones. The simple, catchy melody and poignant lyrics have cemented its place as a classic of the 1950s rock and roll era.
Line by Line Meaning
Treat me like a fool
Behave towards me foolishly
Treat me mean and cruel
Treat me harshly without mercy or kindness
But love me
Despite your actions, still love me
Wring my faithful heart
Squeeze and twist my loyal heart
Tear it all apart
Completely destroy it
If you ever go
In the event of you leaving me
Darling, I'll be oh-so lonely
My dearest, the thought of being without you is incredibly lonely
I'll be sad and blue
I'll be unhappy and depressed
Crying over you, dear only
Tears will be shed only for you, my love
I would beg and steal
I would plead and do anything to achieve
Just to feel your heart
To feel the beating of your heart
Beatin' close to mine
When your heart is close to mine
Beggin' on knees
Pleading while on my knees
All I ask is, please, please, love me
All I request is that you please love me
Oh yeah
An expression of affirmation or excitement
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Elvis Presley, Vera Matson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
De gelaarsde kat
Ого...прикольно...на студии записывал или при помощи программы и девайсов на комп, а дальше обработка?Класс.Мне нравится, скажу это честно... PS:Денис)))
Сергей Болгарский
ОООООООООООООчень чисто,то есть very clean
Anatoli Kacheparov
Klass!!!!