Show Me
Leonard Weir Lyrics
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I'm so sick of words
I get words all day through
First from him, now from you
Is that all you blighters can do
Don't talk of stars
Burning above
Show me
Tell me no dreams
Filled with desire
If you're on fire
Show me
He we are together
In the middle of the night
Don't talk of spring
Just hold me tight
Anyone who's ever been
In love'll tell you that
This is no time
For a chat
Haven't your lips
Longed for my touch
Don't say how much
Show me, show me
Don't talk of love
Lasting through time
Make me no undying vow
Show me now
Sing me no song
Read me no rhyme
Don't waste my time
Show me
Don't talk of June
Don't talk of fall
Don't talk at all
Show me
Never do I ever
want to hear another word
There isn't one
I haven't heard
Here we are together in
What ought to be a dream
Say another word
And I'll scream
Haven't your arms
Hungered for mine
Please don't explain
Show me, show me
Don't wait until
Wrinkles and lines
Pop out of my brow
Show me now
The song "Show Me" is a passionate plea for actions to speak louder than words in a love relationship. The first stanza sets up the theme by expressing the singer's frustration with words that are not backed up by action. The lyrics illustrate that the singer is sick of being told that love is all about stars and dreams, with no action to back it up. The repeated refrain of "show me" implies that the singer wants more than just empty promises and wants the lover to prove their love instead.
The second stanza continues the argument that action speaks louder than words by providing concrete examples. The singer argues that instead of talking about love, one should act on their feelings by showing the desire and passion they claim to possess.
The final stanza comes to a head with the singer expressing the desire to never hear another word again. The tone is angry, and the singer begs the lover to prove their love by showing physical affection, rather than speaking meaningless words. The song suggests that true love is based on actions rather than words.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm so sick of words
I'm tired of hearing meaningless words
I get words all day through
I am bombarded by words all the time
First from him, now from you
I heard meaningless words from someone else before, and now I am hearing them from you
Is that all you blighters can do
Is meaningless talk all you are capable of doing
Don't talk of stars
Don't speak of romantic notions or impossible dreams
Burning above
That are out of reach
If you're in love
If you truly love me
Show me
Prove it to me with actions, not just words
Tell me no dreams
Don't tell me about your unrealistic desires
Filled with desire
That you can't fulfill
If you're on fire
If you truly desire me
Show me
Demonstrate it, don't just speak about it
Here we are together
Here we are, united
In the middle of the night
In an intimate moment
Don't talk of spring
Don't speak of the future or long-term plans
Just hold me tight
Focus on the present, just embrace me
This is no time
This moment is not meant for idle chatter
For a chat
Let's not waste time talking without any purpose
Haven't your lips
Have you not desired my touch with your lips
Longed for my touch
Craved to be touched by me
Don't say how much
Don't speak about it, just do it
Show me, show me
Demonstrate your affection to me
Don't talk of love
Don't promise your love will last forever
Lasting through time
Enduring across the ages
Make me no undying vow
Don't pledge a commitment that you can't keep
Sing me no song
Don't write me poetic love songs
Read me no rhyme
Don't recite romantic poetry to me
Don't waste my time
Don't keep me waiting and hoping for your love
Don't talk of June
Don't talk about the future or make long-term promises
Don't talk of fall
Don't speak of the future or its uncertainties
Don't talk at all
Don't speak if you can't say anything meaningful
Show me
Demonstrate your love for me with actions, not just words
Never do I ever
I never want to
want to hear another word
Hear meaningless talk again
There isn't one
I have heard every meaningless phrase before
I haven't heard
And I don't want to hear any more
Here we are together in
We are together in this moment
What ought to be a dream
This moment feels like a dream come true
Say another word
If you say anything meaningless
And I'll scream
I cannot tolerate it any longer
Haven't your arms
Have you never longed for my embrace
Hungered for mine
Yearned for my love
Please don't explain
Don't give me a reason or justification, just take action
Show me, show me
Prove your affection with deeds, not words
Don't wait until
Don't hesitate
Wrinkles and lines
Until I become old and unappealing
Pop out of my brow
Until wrinkles appear on my forehead
Show me now
Prove your love to me immediately
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALAN JAY LERNER, FREDERICK LOEWE
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