Do You Wanna Make Love
Peter McCann Lyrics


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Sometimes the love rhymes that fill the afternoon
Lose all their meaning with the rising moon
so hold me and tell me that the words you say are true
Answer the question I must ask of you

Do you want to make love
Or do you just want to fool around
I guarantee it will bring you down
If you try and fool yourself
Do you want to make loe
Or do you just want to fool around

You can take it seriously or take it somewhere else
Tale all the freedom that a lover will allow
If you feel the feeling that I'm feeling now
Where love goes a fool knows that the hurt can go as deep
Don't make a promise that you cannot keep

Do you want to make love
Or do you just want to fool around
I guarantee it will bring you down
If you try and fool yourself
Do you want to make love
Or do you just want to fool around

You can take it seriously or take it somewhere else
But if you want to get close to me
You could do it so easily
Is it love that I see when I look in your eyes




Or just another empty lie?
(repeat chorus)

Overall Meaning

The song "Do You Wanna Make Love" by Peter McCann is a classic love ballad that embodies the insecurities and doubts that can arise in relationships. The first two lines of the song allude to the fleeting nature of love, which can lose its significance as the day turns to night. The singer expresses his desire for honesty from his partner, asking them whether they truly want to make love or are just playing around. The chorus poses this question bluntly, warning that pretending to feel something that isn't there will ultimately lead to heartache.


The song continues to explore the complexities of love and the risks involved in giving oneself over to it. The singer acknowledges that love can bring both freedom and pain, and advises caution when making promises that cannot be kept. Yet despite these concerns, the singer still longs for closeness and intimacy, asking his partner whether what they feel is real love or simply a facade.


Line by Line Meaning

Sometimes the love rhymes that fill the afternoon
Love is expressed through poetry and clichés, but it can lose its meaning by sunset.


Lose all their meaning with the rising moon
Words of love can lose their significance with time.


So hold me and tell me that the words you say are true
Physical affection and verbal reassurance are necessary for trust and commitment.


Answer the question I must ask of you
A direct question about true desires and intentions must be answered honestly.


Do you want to make love
Do you desire a physical, emotional, and spiritual connection?


Or do you just want to fool around
Are you only seeking pleasure without commitment or responsibility?


I guarantee it will bring you down
Noncommittal relationships inevitably lead to disappointment or regret.


If you try and fool yourself
Lying to yourself about true intentions or expectations is self-destructive.


You can take it seriously or take it somewhere else
Either commit to a serious relationship, or seek other options.


Take all the freedom that a lover will allow
In a committed relationship, both partners can express themselves freely without fear or judgment.


If you feel the feeling that I'm feeling now
If you share the same emotions, feelings, and desires.


Where love goes a fool knows that the hurt can go as deep
Love involves risks, vulnerability, and the potential for pain.


Don't make a promise that you cannot keep
Do not make false or unrealistic commitments or promises.


But if you want to get close to me
If you desire a deeper and more intimate relationship.


You could do it so easily
It is not complicated or difficult to achieve intimacy and trust.


Is it love that I see when I look in your eyes
Is the attraction based on genuine emotions and intentions?


Or just another empty lie?
Or is it just a shallow and deceitful game?




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PETER JAMES MCCANN

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