Love Me
R.J and the Phantoms Lyrics


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Love me or leave me and let me be lonely
You won't believe me that I love you only
I'd rather be lonely than happy with somebody else

You might find the night time the right time for kissing
But night time is my time for just reminiscing
Regretting instead of forgetting with somebody else
There'll be no else unless that someone is you, you, you

I intend to be independently blue
I want your love but I don't want to borrow




I have it today and give back tomorrow
For my love is your love but there's no love for nobody else

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of "Love Me" by R.J and the Phantoms depict a sorrowful and melancholic state of mind, where the singer is essentially pleading their companion to either love them or leave them. The singer desires that their loved one comprehends that their love is pure and exclusive; therefore, they'd prefer to be alone instead of being with someone else. The second line, "You won't believe me that I love you only," indicates the singer's despair, which directs to the feeling of disbelief and distrust between the partners. The overall tone of the lyrics, coupled with the gentle background vocals, delivers a haunting and lasting impression on the listeners' minds.


The following lines highlight the singer's preference for solitary times, emphasizing their inclination to reminisce, regret, and feel nostalgic. The use of the word 'regretting' implies the singer's emotional vulnerability and heartbreak, which they seem too apprehensive to share with anyone else. The only way the singer can heal their broken heart is by having their loved one back in their life, as indicated in the line, "There'll be no else unless that someone is you, you, you."


In conclusion, the song represents the classic heartbreak story that people go through in life. The desire to have someone in their life who doesn't quite reciprocate those feelings leads to a state of sadness and loneliness that the singer describes.


Line by Line Meaning

Love me or leave me and let me be lonely
Either love me and accept me for who I am or just leave me alone to be by myself.


You won't believe me that I love you only
I love only you, but it seems like you don't believe me.


I'd rather be lonely than happy with somebody else
I would rather be alone than be with someone else just for the sake of being happy.


You might find the night time the right time for kissing
You may think that nighttime is the perfect time for romantic gestures like kissing.


But night time is my time for just reminiscing
For me, nighttime is the time to reflect and remember past memories.


Regretting instead of forgetting with somebody else
If I were to be with someone else, I would only regret and not forget the memories I have shared with you.


There'll be no else unless that someone is you, you, you
I won't be with anyone else except you.


I intend to be independently blue
I prefer to be alone and independent instead of being with someone who doesn't really care for me.


I want your love but I don't want to borrow
I want your love, but I don't want to have to depend on it.


I have it today and give back tomorrow
I have your love today, but I might not have it tomorrow.


For my love is your love but there's no love for nobody else
My love is reserved for you, and no one else can have it.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Gus Kahn, Walter Donaldson

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