Love Me Tender
Percy Sledge Lyrics
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Now I'm gonna try to wrap you in my warm and tender love,
Check it out
Now let me wrap you in my warm and tender love, yeah
Now let me wrap you in my warm and tender love
Oh, I loved you for a long, long time
Darling, please say you'll be mine
Now let me wrap you in my warm and tender love, yeah
Now let me wrap you in my warm and tender love
Yes, I love you oh so much now
Come on and please me with your touch
And let me wrap you in my warm and tender love
"Ow"
"Man always knows when it's done,
Even if Í told you,
The first time that I wrapped you, you know,
You can't forget it, I know I haven't,
Man always need love, what about you?"
For I loved you for a long, long time
Darling please say you'll be mine
And let me wrap you in my warm and tender love
I said it'll be alright if you just let me
Oh my Lord, hah yeah baby, come on and let me
Oh my Lord,
I said it'll be alright if you just let me
The lyrics to Percy Sledge's song Warm and Tender Love express the singer's desire to wrap his beloved in his warm and tender love. The opening lines set the tone for the song, as Percy declares his intention to envelop his lover in his love. He acknowledges that he has loved her for a long time and pleads with her to reciprocate his feelings.
As the song progresses, Percy begs his lover to let him wrap her in his love, promising that everything will be alright if she just lets him. He emphasizes how much he loves her, and urges her to please him with her touch. The lyrics are simple yet poignant, capturing the feeling of being deeply in love and wanting to express that love physically.
Overall, Warm and Tender Love is a classic love song that conveys the powerful emotions of intimacy and love. The lyrics are tender and sincere, and are delivered by Percy's soulful voice that captures the depth of emotion behind the words.
Line by Line Meaning
Now let me wrap you in my warm and tender love, yeah
I want to show you how much I care by enveloping you in my love.
Now let me wrap you in my warm and tender love
My love is warm, comforting, and tender, and I want to give it all to you.
Oh, I loved you for a long, long time
My love for you has been enduring and unwavering for a long time.
Darling, please say you'll be mine
I am expressing my desire for you to become my partner in love and life.
And let me wrap you in my warm and tender love
I am pleading with you to allow me to show you my love and affection.
Yes, I love you oh so much now
My love for you has only grown stronger over time, and I want you to know how much I care for you now.
Come on and please me with your touch
I am yearning for your physical touch and presence, and I need it to feel fulfilled.
And let me wrap you in my warm and tender love
I am again asking for your permission to show you my warmth and tenderness in love.
For I loved you for a long, long time
My love for you has been present and strong for a lengthy amount of time.
Darling please say you'll be mine
I am once again expressing my hope that you will become my romantic partner and share in my love.
I said it'll be alright if you just let me
I am assuring you that everything will be okay if you allow me to love you.
Oh my Lord, hah yeah baby, come on and let me
I am urging you to give into my love and affection, and to let me wrap you in my warm and tender embrace.
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BOBBY ROBINSON, IRRAL BERGER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@speedy45rpm
This version is wonderful, like a hymn. I saw Percy perform this live a few years back, and it was absolutely moving. Thanks so much for posting this under-rated song.
@edwardreilly6796
Lucky you.I would have loved to have seen him live.
@gwynnielsen5081
I really love this cover because Percy makes it his own.
@patriciapierre878
This song is evergreen. The lyrics, the musical acçompliment and oh that voice say it all - the scope, the depth.I feel so weak and unable to concentrate on anything else whenever I hear this song. It is inexpressible. Percy you went too soon. You would no doubt have still been producing more songs like this to capture the attention of one and all. Wherever you are, do keep up your musical talent. Missing you.
@rina_mz3682
Never be bored to hear this lovely song
@JM-gx7iv
Just want to thank my wonderful grandmother for showing me these songs all the years. As a 21 year old youngin.. i feel like I have an old soul. This is the best kind of music
@kimthompson2590
You n ur Grandma are cool n have great taste
@marcspardello1254
Good for you. I am glad you have enough decency to identify what quality is
@annmarto8169
How can I stop listening to those beautiful and sweet songs from such a sweet and warm voice.
@elizabethharlow
playing this for my baby in my tummy🥰❤️