Love Me Tender
Linda Ronstadt Lyrics


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Love me tender
Love me true
Take me to your heart
For it's there that I belong
And we'll never part

Love me tender
Love me true
All my dreams fulfill
For my darling I love you
And I always will

Love me tender
Love me long
Tell me you are mine
For it's there that I belong
Till the end of time

Love me tender
Love me true
All my dreams fulfill
For my darling I love you
And I always will

Love me tender
Love me true
All my dreams fulfill




For my darling I love you
And I always will

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Linda Ronstadt's song "Love Me Tender" express deep and sincere affection towards a loved one. The repeated refrain "Love me tender, love me true" emphasizes the importance of the singer wanting their love to be pure and authentic. The singer asks their love to take them to their heart and promises that it is where they belong, and that they will never part. This portrays a strong sense of security and commitment to the relationship. The lyrics continue to express the singer's devotion and dreams being fulfilled because of their love, promising to love their partner till the end of time.


The lyrics are simple yet powerful in expressing the depth of love and commitment that the singer feels towards their loved one. The song portrays a beautiful sense of security, comfort, and trust that one finds in a strong and committed relationship. This song can be interpreted as a beautiful tribute to the beauty of love and how it makes one feel complete.


Line by Line Meaning

Love me tender
Show me love and kindness


Love me true
Love me with sincerity and honesty


Take me to your heart
Embrace me with your love


For it's there that I belong
I feel a sense of belonging with you


And we'll never part
Our love will stay forever


All my dreams fulfill
You are the person who makes my dreams come true


For my darling I love you
You are my love and I feel affection towards you


Love me long
Love me for a long time


Tell me you are mine
Promise me that you belong to me


Till the end of time
Our love will endure forever


And I always will
My love for you will never die




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Elvis Presley, Vera Matson

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