What Love Is
Matt Martians Lyrics
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Don't understand like we don't
Be knowing what be on your mind we can't
Read minds it's just like we
Just wanna know what
The fuck you want is it that hard?
Oh no, girl you gotta show me what love is
Really need someone to lean on
Oh no, girl you gotta show me what love is
Acting like I'm just supposed to know this
Really need someone to lean on
How do you expect me to
Know how to treat you, girl
I've never had no one like you
Oh no, girl you gotta show me what love is
Acting like I'm just supposed to know this
Really need someone to lean on
Oh no, girl you gotta show me what love is
Acting like I'm just supposed to know this
Really need someone to lean on
Oh no, girl you gotta show me what love is
Acting like I'm just supposed to know this
Really need someone to lean on
Oh no, girl you gotta show me what love is
Acting like I'm just supposed to know this
Really need someone to lean on
La la la la la la
La la la la la la
La la la la la la
La la la la la la
I'll be good to ya
Better than he's ever been
No, I won't rude to ya
Know that you were heaven sent
That's the most important to ya
You're the only one I see i'll be good to ya
You're the only one for me
I'll be good to ya
Better than he's ever been
No, I won't rude to ya
Know that you were heaven sent
That's the most important to ya
You're the only one I see i'll be good to ya
You're the only one for me
In these lyrics, Matt Martians is expressing the frustration and confusion that can often arise in romantic relationships, particularly in terms of communication and understanding. The song begins with the acknowledgement that sometimes women and men don't fully understand each other's thoughts and feelings. Matt Martians emphasizes that neither party can read minds and asks in an exasperated manner, "Just wanna know what the fuck you want, is it that hard?"
The chorus of the song highlights the need for clear communication and guidance in a relationship. Matt Martians pleads for the woman in question to show him what love is and not assume that he automatically knows how to fulfill her needs and desires. He expresses a desire for someone to lean on, indicating a need for support and guidance in navigating the complexities of love.
The second verse continues to emphasize the theme of needing clarity in understanding how to treat the woman. Matt Martians admits that he has never had someone like her before, suggesting that he may not have the experience or knowledge to fulfill her expectations. He once again pleads for her to show him what love is and not assume that he automatically understands it.
The repeated refrain in the chorus underscores the importance of the woman showing him what love is and not leaving him guessing. It conveys a sense of vulnerability and a plea for guidance in order to be good to her.
In the concluding lines, Matt Martians promises to be better than her previous partners and pledges not to be rude to her. He recognizes her as a heavenly presence in his life and highlights her importance. He declares that she is the only one he sees and reiterates his commitment to being good to her. The repetition of these lines emphasizes his devotion and desire to be the person who fulfills her needs and desires.
Line by Line Meaning
A lot of times women don't
Many times, women do not
Don't understand like we don't
They do not comprehend like we don't
Be knowing what be on your mind we can't
We cannot know what is on your mind
Read minds it's just like we
We cannot read minds, it's similar to us
Just wanna know what
We simply desire to know what
The fuck you want is it that hard?
What you want, is it really that difficult?
Oh no, girl you gotta show me what love is
Oh no, girl, you need to demonstrate to me the true essence of love
Acting like I'm just supposed to know this
Behaving as if I am inherently supposed to understand
Really need someone to lean on
Truly in need of someone to rely on
How do you expect me to
How can you possibly foresee that I
Know how to treat you, girl
Know the appropriate way to treat you, my dear
I've never had no one like you
I have never experienced anyone similar to you
La la la la la la
Vocalizing non-lexical sounds
I'll be good to ya
I promise to treat you well
Better than he's ever been
Superior to how someone else has treated you in the past
No, I won't rude to ya
No, I will not be disrespectful to you
Know that you were heaven sent
Acknowledge that you were sent from heaven
That's the most important to ya
That is of utmost importance to you
You're the only one I see i'll be good to ya
You are the only one I recognize and I will treat you well
You're the only one for me
You are the sole individual for me
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