For Lovin' Me
Paul and Mary Peter Lyrics
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That's what you get for lovin' me
Everything you had is gone, as you can see
That's what you get for lovin' me
I ain't the kind to hang around
With any new love that I've found
Movin' is my stock in trade, I'm movin' on
So don't you shed a tear for me
I ain't the love you thought I'd be
I've got a hundred more like you, so don't be blue
I'll have a thousand 'fore I'm through
Now there you go you're cryin' again
Now there you go you're cryin' again
But then someday when your poor heart is on the men
I just might pass this way again
That's what you get for lovin' me
That's what you get for lovin' me
Everything you had is gone, as you can see
That's what you get for lovin' me
Paul and Mary Peter's song "For Lovin' Me" is a song that tells a story about a man who is unapologetic about his playboy lifestyle. The song's opening line "That's what you get for lovin' me" signifies that the woman in the song should have known the consequences of loving a man who loves to move on. The lyrics "I ain't the kind to hang around, with any new love that I've found" shows that the man's personality is restless, and he is always searching for new experiences.
Despite the woman's tears, the man remains unapologetic, stating "I've got a hundred more like you, so don't be blue, I'll have a thousand 'fore I'm through." The song's chorus repeats the line "that's what you get for lovin' me" to highlight the consequences of loving this man who cannot commit.
However, the song ends on a hopeful note, with the man suggesting that he may pass by the woman's way in the future. The line "But then someday when your poor heart is on the mend, I just might pass this way again" seems to suggest that the man may have a change of heart or that he may be willing to reconcile with the woman in the future.
Overall, "For Lovin' Me" is a cautionary tale about the perils of loving someone who cannot commit. It suggests that, in the end, only the person who chooses to love someone like that is responsible for their heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
That's what you get for lovin' me
I am warning you that loving me will only end in heartbreak and loss
Everything you had is gone, as you can see
You have lost everything you had because of your love for me
I ain't the kind to hang around
I am not the type of person who stays in one place or relationship for long
With any new love that I've found
I easily move on to new relationships without looking back
Movin' is my stock in trade, I'm movin' on
Moving on to new relationships is what I do best and what I will continue doing
I won't think of you when I'm gone
I will not have any attachment or feelings towards you once I've moved on
So don't you shed a tear for me
Do not waste your tears or emotions on me, as I am not worth it
I ain't the love you thought I'd be
I am not the kind of love that you expected me to be
I've got a hundred more like you, so don't be blue
I have many people who love me like you do, so there's no need to be sad or upset
I'll have a thousand 'fore I'm through
I will continue to have many more people who love me like you do in the future
Now there you go you're cryin' again
You are crying again, even though I warned you about the consequences of loving me
But then someday when your poor heart is on the men
But someday in the future, when your heart is broken and hurting
I just might pass this way again
I may come back into your life again, but don't count on it being anything different than before
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Gordon Lightfoot
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@nordelterror
That's what you get for lovin' me
That's what you get for lovin' me
Everything you had is gone, as you can see
That's what you get for lovin' me
I ain't the kind to hang around
With any new love that I've found
Movin' is my stock in trade, I'm movin' on
I won't think of you when I'm gone
So don't you shed a tear for me
I ain't the love you thought I'd be
I've got a hundred more like you, so don't be blue
I'll have a thousand 'fore I'm through
Now there you go you're cryin' again
Now there you go you're cryin' again
But then someday when your poor heart is on the men
I just might pass this way again
That's what you get for lovin' me
That's what you get for lovin' me
Everything you had is gone, as you can see
That's what you get for lovin' me
@HeartoftheDragonColo
Recording in studios with multiple tracks & electronic tricks to make it seem like everyone was in sync are great, but here's the charm of 3 people melding their 3 voices & 2 guitars with only 2 mikes. It somehow seems more like real music. Maybe it's just me.
@HeartoftheDragonColo
I believe there's an upright bass player somewhere off camera, but still...
@davidanthonystone5165
They sang the same way in recording studios and better in Person
@kelseymathias3881
Not just you my friend 🧡
@timjohnson1199
It's not just you. Talent, skill, and heart have been replaced with marketing, greed and flash.
@blakewhittington4336
@HeartoftheDragonColo Last 5 seconds shows the bassist you are correct
@dianebradley597
Sad to mark the death of Gordon Lightfoot, who blessed us with so many heartfelt songs like this one.
@brianmilligan1787
It wasn't lightfoot killed him
It was big foot
@bluefandango
it's sad if you want to make it sad. i choose to make happy remembering the good things
@l.salisbury1253
RIP Gordon Lightfoot 1938-2023