Do You Love Me
Northern Cree and Friends Lyrics

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I was built an optimist
Way before it got to this
And baby you got me now
Oh baby you got me now
Why don’t you say you love me
C’mon say you love me
C’mon save me honey
I’m a thousand miles away

But you can say you love me
C’mon say you love me
C’mon say you love me
Why don’t you say you love me babe
Way before it got to this
Oh baby you had it bad on my list
And baby you got me now
Oh baby you got me now
Why don’t you say you love me
C’mon say you love me
C’mon save me honey
I’m a thousand miles away
But you can say you love me
C’mon say you love me
C’mon say you love me
Say you love me
C’mon say you love me
C’mon save me honey
I’m a thousand miles away
But you can say you love me
C’mon say you love me

C’mon say you love me
Why don’t you say you love me babe

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "Do You Love Me?" by Northern Cree and Friends appear to convey a message about the singer's longing for his love to reciprocate his feelings. He confesses that he is an optimist, built to believe in love even before they got together. However, despite his love for her, she seems hesitant to admit her love for him. The singer asks his love to say that she loves him because it seems like the relationship is at an impasse. He is a thousand miles away, which seems to suggest that they might be physically distanced as well. The singer begs for her to save him by admitting her love for him, giving the impression that his sanity or well-being may be resting on her expression of love.

This song expresses the vulnerability and anxiety that often comes with being in love when your feelings are not reciprocated. The singer acknowledges that he has given his love fully and even before they started dating but feels insecure because his partner has not shared the same feelings. The song's chorus is a repetition of the lyrics, "Why don't you say you love me?" which emphasizes the singer's desperation for his love interest to express her love unequivocally. The lyrics' simplicity and directness make the message more powerful and relatable, and the music's melody enhances the singer's plea for love.

Line by Line Meaning

I was built an optimist
I have a positive outlook on life.

Way before it got to this
Even before this current situation, I had a hopeful attitude.

And baby you got me now
You have my attention and affection now.

Oh baby you got me now
I am fully invested in this relationship.

Why don’t you say you love me
I want to hear you express your feelings for me.

C’mon say you love me
Please tell me you love me.

C’mon save me honey
Your affection feels like a lifesaver to me.

I’m a thousand miles away
Physically distant, but emotionally close to you.

But you can say you love me
You can still express your love for me even though we are apart.

Oh baby you had it bad on my list
I have desired you for a long time before we got together.

Say you love me
Ask me to be yours and express your love.