If You Love Me
Mary J BligeÂêÀö²¼À³¼§ Lyrics
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(Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes)
Yeah
(Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes)
Babe, every since we've been together it's been great.
And I can really see myself with you forever.
I said hey, I'm pretty much OK.
Hey, there's a few little things
that I've been meaning to bring to your attention partner.
If you love me like you say you do
(Hold me, show me, act like I'm really the one)
Aw, babe if you love me like you say you do
(Kiss me, fix me up like I'm all that you got)
Yeah, you like to
(Tell me)
(If you're nervous, that's alright)
(I'd rather see)
In your actions cause
(They don't lie)
So if you love me like you say you do
(Then you really hear me)
Oh
(Feel me)
Now for the past 3 weeks you've been dipping, slipping, running round.
Through the city.
Through the town.
Wait, what you doing?
If you wanna be with me
(Act like you)
Be with me.
What I look like waiting round?
(Stop, let me tell you boy)
Hey, I'm digging your ambition.
Like that you're on a mission.
Then I wouldn't be trippin'.
But hey, you know that love gets tested.
And I expect for you to treat me to bed.
If you love me like you say you do
(Hold me, show me, act like I'm really the one)
Aw, babe if you love me like you say you do, boy
(Kiss me, fix me up like I'm all that you got)
Oh you like to tell me, tell me.
(Tell me)
(If you're nervous, that's alright)
I'd rather see it boy.
(I'd rather see it in your actions cause)
(They don't lie)
So if you love me like you say you do
(Then you really hear me)
(Feel me)
Feel me, yeah.
See, you gotta remember the way that you got me
Cause that's the way you'll remember the way to keep me.
Spend some time.
Make me smile.
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
Ladies help me sing.
You gotta remember the way that you got me
Cause that's the way you'll remember the way to keep me.
(Oh, you gotta, you gotta)
Spend some time. (Oh, spend some time)
Make me smile. (Make me smile)
Yeah, yeah, yeah. (Yeah)
If you love me like you say you do
(Hold me, show me, act like I'm really the one)
Hold me, hey
Oh, boy if you love me like you say you do, yeah.
(Kiss me, fix me up like I'm all that you got)
Kiss me
Oh you like to tell me
(Tell me)
(That you're nervous, that's alright)
(I'd rather see in your actions cause)
I'd rather see it boy
(They don't lie)
So if you love me like you say you do
(Then you really hear me)
Then you really hear me.
(Feel me)
Feel me, yeah.
Yeah
(Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes)
Yeah
(Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes)
The song "If You Love Me" by Mary J Blige is a plea from the singer to her partner to show her love through actions and not just words. She mentions that she has a few little things that she wants to bring to her partner's attention if they want to stay solid. Blige emphasizes the importance of spending time, making her smile, and remembering the things that got them together in the first place. She also addresses her partner's recent behavior, telling him to act like he wants to be with her and that she expects him to treat her well.
The song's lyrics highlight the common issue of communication and expression of love in romantic relationships. Blige emphasizes the importance of showing someone you love them, rather than just saying it. She also stresses the need for effort and consistency in a relationship. The song has a catchy melody and an upbeat tempo, which contrast with the serious subject matter. It is an empowering song for women who demand to be treated with respect and love.
Line by Line Meaning
Babe, every since we've been together it's been great.
Since we've been in a relationship, everything has been wonderful.
And I can really see myself with you forever.
I feel like we can have a long-term future together.
I said hey, I'm pretty much OK.
I want you to know that I am generally satisfied with our relationship.
But I still must say if we gone stay solid then Hey, there's a few little things that I've been meaning to bring to your attention partner.
However, in order for our relationship to continue to be strong, there are some minor issues that I need to address with you.
If you love me like you say you do (Hold me, show me, act like I'm really the one) Aw, babe if you love me like you say you do (Kiss me, fix me up like I'm all that you got) Yeah, you like to (Tell me) (If you're nervous, that's alright) (I'd rather see) In your actions cause (They don't lie) So if you love me like you say you do (Then you really hear me) Oh (Feel me)
If you truly love me, then you need to show it through your actions and behavior, not just your words alone. I want to feel loved and appreciated, not just hear it.
Now for the past 3 weeks you've been dipping, slipping, running round. Through the city. Through the town. Wait, what you doing? If you wanna be with me (Act like you) Be with me.
I noticed that you've been distant and not fully present in our relationship for the past few weeks. If you want to be with me, then you need to make an effort to be fully present and make time for us.
What I look like waiting round? (Stop, let me tell you boy) Hey, I'm digging your ambition. Like that you're on a mission. Then I wouldn't be trippin'. But hey, you know that love gets tested. And I expect for you to treat me to bed.
I'm not the kind of person who waits around for someone who isn't sure about our relationship. I appreciate that you have goals and aspirations, but you also need to make time for our relationship. This is a test of your commitment to me, and I expect you to prioritize our relationship.
See, you gotta remember the way that you got me Cause that's the way you'll remember the way to keep me. Spend some time. Make me smile. Yeah, yeah, yeah. Ladies help me sing. You gotta remember the way that you got me Cause that's the way you'll remember the way to keep me. (Oh, you gotta, you gotta) Spend some time. (Oh, spend some time) Make me smile. (Make me smile) Yeah, yeah, yeah. (Yeah)
Remember the things that made me fall in love with you, and continue to do those things to maintain our relationship. Spend quality time with me and make me happy.
If you love me like you say you do (Hold me, show me, act like I'm really the one) Hold me, hey Oh, boy if you love me like you say you do, yeah. (Kiss me, fix me up like I'm all that you got) Kiss me Oh you like to tell me (Tell me) (That you're nervous, that's alright) I'd rather see in your actions cause I'd rather see it boy (They don't lie) So if you love me like you say you do (Then you really hear me) Then you really hear me. (Feel me) Feel me, yeah.
Again, I want you to show me love through your actions, not just your words. If you truly love me, then make an effort to hold me, kiss me, and show me that I am special to you. Don't just tell me that you love me, but make me feel loved.
Yeah (Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes) Yeah (Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes)
Repeating the affirmation of love and commitment.
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: BRYAN MICHAEL PAUL COX, JOHNTA M. AUSTIN, MARY J. BLIGE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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