You And Me
Prima Lyrics

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And if you really love me won't you tell me
And if you really love me won't you tell me
And if you really love me won't you tell me
Then I won't have to be
Playing around
You call my name
Oooh so sweet
To make your kiss incomplete

When your mood is clear
You quickly change your ways
Then you say I'm untrue
What am I supposed to do
Be a fool who sits alone waiting for you
But if you really love me won't you tell me
But if you really love me won't you tell me
And if you really love me won't you tell me
Then I won't have to be
Playing around
I see the light of your smile
Calling me all the while
You are saying baby
It's time to go
First the feeling's alright
Then it's gone from sight
So I'm taking out this time to say
Oh if you really love me won't you tell me
Oh if you really love me won't you tell me
And if you really love me won't you tell me
Then I won't have to be
Playing around no
Playing around no
Hey yeah
Goofin' around no
Oh baby
Playing around no
Let me know how you feel baby

Hey oh baby
Playing around no

Overall Meaning

The song "You And Me" by Prima is a classic soul ballad about the uncertainty and insecurity that can come with being in a relationship. The singer is clearly in love with the person they are with, but they are also frustrated by their partner's lack of commitment and inability to express their true feelings. The repeated refrain of "If you really love me, won't you tell me" is a plea for honesty and openness, with the hope that it will bring them closer together and put an end to the emotional confusion and playing around that has been going on.

The lyrics of the song describe the various ways in which the singer's partner sends mixed signals - calling their name sweetly, but leaving their kiss incomplete, acting loving one moment and accusing them of being unfaithful the next. The singer is caught in a cycle of uncertainty and waiting, not sure what they should do or how they should act. But through it all, they keep hoping that their partner will finally reveal their true feelings and put an end to the game-playing.

In many ways, "You And Me" is a universal love song that speaks to the ups and downs of relationships. It is a reminder that even when things are difficult and confusing, there is always hope for clarity and honesty.

Line by Line Meaning

And if you really love me won't you tell me
Express your love for me so that I don't have to engage in worthless activities

Then I won't have to be
I won't have to engage in playing around

Playing around
Indulging in unproductive activities

You call my name
You beckon me

Oooh so sweet
With affection and tenderness

To make your kiss incomplete
Your kiss is not fulfilling or satisfying

When your mood is clear
When your emotions are consistent

You quickly change your ways
You abruptly alter your disposition

Then you say I'm untrue
You accuse me of being disloyal

What am I supposed to do
How should I react or respond?

Be a fool who sits alone waiting for you
Should I foolishly wait for you while you change your mind?

I see the light of your smile
I observe the radiance of your grin

Calling me all the while
Beckoning me without cease

You are saying baby
You are expressing tenderness and affection

It's time to go
We should depart now

First the feeling's alright
The initial emotions are positive and satisfactory

Then it's gone from sight
Then it dissipates and disappears

So I'm taking out this time to say
I'm using this moment to express

Hey yeah Goofin' around no
I won't engage in foolish behavior any longer

Oh baby
An expression of tenderness

Let me know how you feel baby
Share your true emotions with me

Hey oh baby
An expression of tenderness

Playing around no
Refusal to indulge in unproductive activities

Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: SYREETA WRIGHT, STEVIE WONDER

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