1) Mario Dewar Barre… Read Full Bio ↴(At least) 4 different artists go by this name:
1) Mario Dewar Barrett (born August 27, 1986 in Baltimore, Maryland) is a Grammy nominated R&B singer, dancer, model and actor signed to J Records. He released his self-titled debut album in 2002 to critical and commercial success, with it selling over 96,000 copies in its first week. In 2004, he released his second album Turning Point, and had huge success with the song "Let Me Love You". It was one of the biggest songs of the year, holding a nine week run at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. He has since released his third album Go! in 2007,and his fourth studio album, DNA, was released in October of 2009. He is also a popular actor, starring in films such as Step Up, Freedom Writers and Destination Fame, was featured in season six of Dancing with the Stars and is the new face of PETA's Ink, Not Mink campaign.
2) A male 75 year old Greek singer
3) An approximately 60 year old female Greek singer
4) A Korean singer/rapper who released "Superman Mario" in 2008, and a full-length album entitled Time to Mario in 2008, and a single titled "Damage" featuring Kim Boa in 2014. He has previously published under both Cube Entertainment and Rainbowbridge Agency (RBA), although it is currently unknown whether he is currently affiliated with any label or even making music anymore.
5) Tanzanian afro r&b singer Marioo redirects here as well.
Like Me Real Hard
Mario Lyrics
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In these past 2 months I've never laughed so much in my life
Its bin all about us
Since that time we had that intimate talk
Suddenly your acting strange
Plus your conversation just stopped n changed
Is it because your afraid
That what your feelin' for me
Hear me when I say
You ain't gotta give me your love
You ain't gotta say am yours
You ain't gotta tell me where you been
Cause you ain't obligated to me
Am not sayin' that you should just rush an give me your heart
Am just askin' that you
Like me real hard
Just like me real hard
You know jus' like I know
We've bin broken by love an we both need time to heal
That's why in this short amount of time
We've grown so close
You relate to everything I feel
So lets not complicate things
By place' in titles on you and i
But what we can do before we make the next move
We gotta find a perfect reason why
So believe me when I say
You ain't gotta give me your love
You ain't gotta say am yours
You ain't gotta tell me where you been
Cause you ain't obligated to me
Am not sayin' that you should just rush an give me your heart
Am just askin' that you
Like me real hard
Just like me real hard
You ain't ready to fall in love
And I ain't ready to care so much
We ain't ready for commitment right now
But together we can work something out
And we'll know when the time is right
Because we'll feel it in our heart
And will be written in the stars
But for now
Just like me real hard
You ain't gotta give me your love
You ain't gotta say am the one baby
You ain't gotta tell me where you been
Cause you ain't obligated to me
Am not sayin' that you should just rush an give me your heart
Am just askin' that you
Like me real hard
Just like me real hard
You ain't gotta give me your love
You ain't gotta say am the one baby
You ain't gotta tell me where you been
Cause you ain't obligated to me
Am not sayin' that you should just rush an give me your heart
Am just askin' that you be a friend to me
Like me real hard
Just like me real hard
Just want you to be ma friend girl
Am not sayin' no no
Am jus' askin' that you like me real hard
In "Like Me Real Hard," Mario sings about a promising relationship that hits a juncture where things become unclear. He describes the time they have spent together as being fun and filled with laughter, yet suddenly he feels like something has changed with the other person's behavior and the conversations they have. He wonders if the person is afraid that their feelings for him are the beginning of a new heartbreak.
Mario tries to reassure the other person that they don't have to give him their love or declare their commitment. Instead, he simply asks them to "like me real hard," implying that he wants them to make an effort to get to know him better and build a deeper connection. He acknowledges that neither of them may be ready for love or commitment, but that they can work towards something mutually satisfying until the time is right. The song emphasizes the importance of taking things slow, being understanding of each other's emotions, and not rushing into something.
Overall, "Like Me Real Hard" is a plea for patience, understanding, and a slow pace in a new relationship. It encourages couples to take their time, get to know each other, and build a strong foundation before rushing into anything they may not be ready for.
Line by Line Meaning
We've had such a great time
We've been enjoying each other's company so much
In these past 2 months I've never laughed so much in my life
I've never been happier and more entertained than I have been with you in the past two months
Its bin all about us
Our relationship has been the focus for the past couple of months
Since that time we had that intimate talk
Our relationship has changed since we had that personal conversation
Suddenly your acting strange
I've noticed a change in your behavior recently
Plus your conversation just stopped n changed
You seem to be avoiding certain topics and our conversations have shifted
Is it because your afraid
Are you scared of something?
That what your feelin' for me
That your growing feelings for me
Is the beginning of a new heart break
Is the start of another potential emotional pain
Hear me when I say
Please pay attention to what I'm about to say
You ain't gotta give me your love
You don't have to love me or be in love with me
You ain't gotta say am yours
You don't have to make me feel like I'm yours
You ain't gotta tell me where you been
You don't have to inform me about your whereabouts
Cause you ain't obligated to me
You don't owe me anything
Am not sayin' that you should just rush an give me your heart
I'm not asking for you to immediately give me your heart and fall in love
Am just askin' that you
I'm simply requesting that you
Like me real hard
Become fond of me and care about me deeply
You know jus' like I know
We both know
We've bin broken by love an we both need time to heal
We both have experienced heartbreak and need time to recover
That's why in this short amount of time
That's why we've become so close in this short period of time
We've grown so close
Our relationship has strengthened
You relate to everything I feel
You understand my emotions and feelings
So lets not complicate things
Let's not make our relationship more complex
By place' in titles on you and i
By labeling our relationship
But what we can do before we make the next move
However, we can do something before we proceed
We gotta find a perfect reason why
We have to discover the perfect reason and timing for our next steps
So believe me when I say
Trust me when I tell you
You ain't ready to fall in love
You're not prepared to fall in love right now
And I ain't ready to care so much
I'm not ready to be deeply committed right now
We ain't ready for commitment right now
Neither of us is ready for a serious commitment at the moment
But together we can work something out
However, we can collaborate to create a solution
And we'll know when the time is right
We'll know when the moment is appropriate
Because we'll feel it in our heart
Because we'll sense it internally
And will be written in the stars
It's destiny
But for now
However, in the meantime
Just want you to be ma friend girl
I just want you to be my friend
Am not sayin' no no
I'm not denying that
Am jus' askin' that you like me real hard
I'm simply requesting that you care for me deeply
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: BARIAS, HAGGINS, ROMANO, SMITH, IVAN BARIAS, CARVIN HAGGINS, JAMES RAYSHAWN SMITH, FRANK ROMANO
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