"Love Me Not" has been described as R&B, "soul-rock", indie rock, grungy and "retro pop". The song finds Ravyn Lenae considering her romantic desires and whether to commit to a relationship that is currently unstable. She explores the duality of needing her partner and also wanting to be independent. In the chorus, Lenae sings with dreamy vocals on top of drums, "Oh no, I don't need you, but I miss you, come here".
"Love Me Not" rose in popularity on TikTok when a user released a mashup of the song and "Losing You" by Solange on October 11, 2024. The song slowly gained momentum on TikTok for the rest of 2024, with the increasing use of the mashup in videos, and gained much more recognition by January 2025.
Love Me Not
Ravyn Lenae Lyrics
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You up now, I see you, I get you, take care now
Slow down, be cool, I miss you, come here now
It's yours now, keep it, I'll hold on until now
I need you right now, once I leave you I'm strung out
If I get you, I'm slowly breaking down
And, oh, it's hard to see you but I wish you were right hereOh, it's hard to leave you when I get you everywhere
All this time I'm thinking we could never be a pair
Oh, no, I don't need you but I miss you, come here
And, oh, it's hard to see you but I wish you were right here
Oh, it's hard to leave you when I get you everywhere
All this time, I'm thinking I'm strong enough to sink it
Oh, no, I don't need you but I miss you, come here
He love me not, he loves me
He holds me tight then lets me go
He love me not, he loves me
He holds me tight then lets me go
Soon as you leave me, we always lose connection
It's gettin' messy, I think that your affection
Don't loosen your grip, got a hold on me
Now, forever, let's get back together
Lord, take it so far away
I pray that, God, we don't break
I want you to take me up and down
And 'round and 'round again
And, oh, it's hard to see you but I wish you were right here
Oh, it's hard to leave you when I get you everywhere
All this time I'm thinking we could never be a pairOh, no, I don't need you but I miss you, come here
And, oh, it's hard to see you but I wish you were right here
Oh, it's hard to leave you when I get you everywhere
All this time, I'm thinking I'm strong enough to sink it
Oh, no, I don't need you but I miss you, come here
He love me not, he loves me
He holds me tight then lets me go
He love me not, he loves me
He holds me tight then lets me go
He love me not, he loves me
He holds me tight then lets me go
He love me not, he loves me
He holds me tight then lets me go
You gotta say that you're sorry at the end of the night
Wake up in the morning, everything's alright
At the end of the story, you're holdin' me tight
I don't need to worry, am I out of my mind?
And, oh, it's hard to see you but I wish you were right here (I'm losing my mind)
Oh, it's hard to leave you when I get you everywhere
All this time I'm thinking, I'm strong enough to sink it
Oh, no, I don't need you but I miss you, come here
In the first section of the song, the singer expresses a sense of urgency and need for someone in their life. They are seeking reassurance and connection, wanting the person to be present and promising to hold on until they arrive. There is a constant push and pull in their emotions, feeling strung out when away and slowly breaking down when together. The lyrics convey a longing for this person but also a struggle with the intensity of their feelings.
The chorus highlights the inner conflict the singer faces regarding their relationship. They acknowledge the difficulty of being with this person but also the desire for their presence. The idea of not needing them but missing them deeply adds layers to the complexity of their emotions. The repeated lines emphasize the back and forth nature of their feelings, unsure of where they stand in the relationship.
The phrase "He loves me not, he loves me" introduces a sense of uncertainty and instability in the relationship. The contrast between being held tight and then let go reflects a cycle of affection and distance. The lyrics suggest a struggle with maintaining a strong connection and the fear of losing it. The plea for reconnection and the desire to stay together convey a sense of desperation and vulnerability.
The final section of the song captures a sense of yearning, forgiveness, and uncertainty. The singer grapples with the idea of apologizing, finding peace in the morning after a stormy night, and questioning their own sanity in the relationship. The repeated longing for the person to be present and the internal struggle with their emotions create a poignant and relatable portrayal of the complexities of love and connection. The overall theme of the song seems to highlight the conflicting emotions and struggles within a tumultuous relationship, capturing the push and pull of desire, uncertainty, and longing.
Line by Line Meaning
See, right now, I need you, I'll meet you somewhere now
Currently, I depend on you, I will see you promptly
You up now, I see you, I get you, take care now
You're alert, I understand you, be cautious
Slow down, be cool, I miss you, come here now
Stay calm, I long for you, approach me swiftly
It's yours now, keep it, I'll hold on until now
It belongs to you, retain it, I will endure for now
I need you right now, once I leave you I'm strung out
I require you immediately, once you're gone I feel distressed
If I get you, I'm slowly breaking down
As I have you, I start to fall apart
He love me not, he loves me
He doesn't love me, he loves me
He holds me tight then let's me go
He embraces me closely then releases me
Soon as you leave me, we always lose connection
As soon as you depart, we disconnect every time
It's gettin' messy, I think that your affection
It's becoming chaotic, I question your love
And 'round and 'round again
Revolving over and over once more
You gotta say that you're sorry at the end of the night
You must apologize by night's end
Wake up in the morning, everything's alright
Awaken in the morning, everything is okay
At the end of the story, you're holdin' me tight
Concluding the tale, you're embracing me firmly
I don't need to worry, am I out of my mind?
There's no need for concern, am I losing it?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Brandon Paak Anderson, Brent Reynolds, Christian Farlow, Craig Balmoris, Dacoury Dahi Natche, Dominic Angelella, Jaelen Irizarry, Julian Nixon, Ravyn Lenae Washington, Sarah Aarons, Spencer Stewart
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@nizefox1663
Lyric:
See, right now, I need you, I'll meet you somewhere now
You up now, I see you, I get you, take care now
Slow down, be cool, I miss you, come here now
It's yours now, keep it, I'll hold on until now
I need you right now, once I leave you I'm strung out
If I get you, I'm slowly breaking down
And, oh, it's hard to see you but I wish you were right here
Oh, it's hard to leave you when I get you everywhere
All this time I'm thinking we could never be a pair
Oh, no, I don't need you but I miss you, come here
And, oh, it's hard to see you but I wish you were right here
Oh, it's hard to leave you when I get you everywhere
All this time, I'm thinking I'm strong enough to sink it
Oh, no, I don't need you but I miss you, come here
He love me not, he loves me
He holds me tight then lets me go
He love me not, he loves me
He holds me tight then lets me go
Soon as you leave me, we always lose connection
It's gettin' messy, I think that your affection
Don't loosen your grip, got a hold on me
Now, forever, let's get back together
Lord, take it so far away
I pray that, God, we don't break
I want you to take me up and down
And 'round and 'round again
And, oh, it's hard to see you but I wish you were right here
Oh, it's hard to leave you when I get you everywhere
All this time I'm thinking we could never be a pair
Oh, no, I don't need you but I miss you, come here
And, oh, it's hard to see you but I wish you were right here
Oh, it's hard to leave you when I get you everywhere
All this time, I'm thinking I'm strong enough to sink it
Oh, no, I don't need you but I miss you, come here
He love me not, he loves me
He holds me tight then lets me go
He love me not, he loves me
He holds me tight then lets me go
He love me not, he loves me
He holds me tight then lets me go
He love me not, he loves me
He holds me tight then lets me go
You gotta say that you're sorry at the end of the night
Wake up in the morning, everything's alright
At the end of the story, you're holdin' me tight
I don't need to worry, am I out of my mind?
And, oh, it's hard to see you but I wish you were right here (I'm losing my mind)
Oh, it's hard to leave you when I get you everywhere
All this time I'm thinking, I'm strong enough to sink it
Oh, no, I don't need you but I miss you, come here
@Raine_justThat
Lyrics ☆
See, right now, I need you, I'll meet you somewhere now
You up now? I see you, I get you, take care now
Slow down, be cool, I miss you, come here now
It's yours now, keep it, I'll hold on until now
I need you right now, once I leave you, I'm strung out
If I get you, I'm slowly breaking down
And, oh, it's hard to see you, but I wish you were right here
Oh, it's hard to leave you when I get you everywhere
All this time I'm thinking we could never be a pair
Oh, no, I don't need you, but I miss you, come here
And, oh, it's hard to see you, but I wish you were right here
Oh, it's hard to leave you when I get you everywhere
All this time I'm thinking I'm strong enough to sink it
Oh, no, I don't need you, but I miss you, come here
He love me not, he loves me
He holds me tight, then lets me go
He love me not, he loves me
He holds me tight, then lets me go
Soon as you leave me, we always lose connection
It's getting messy, I fiend for your affection
Don't loosen your grip, got a hold on me
Now, forever, let's get back together
Lord, take it so far away
I pray that, God, we don't break
I want you to take me up and down
And 'round and 'round again
And, oh, it's hard to see you, but I wish you were right here
Oh, it's hard to leave you when I get you everywhere
All this time I'm thinking we could never be a pair
Oh, no, I don't need you, but I miss you, come here
And, oh, it's hard to see you, but I wish you were right here
Oh, it's hard to leave you when I get you everywhere
All this time I'm thinking I'm strong enough to sink it
Oh, no, I don't need you, but I miss you, come here
He love me not, he loves me
He holds me tight, then lets me go
He love me not, he loves me
He holds me tight, then lets me go
He love me not, he loves me
He holds me tight, then lets me go
He love me not, he loves me
He holds me tight, then lets me go
You gotta say that you're sorry at the end of the night
Wake up in the morning, everything's alright
At the end of the story, you're holding me tight
I don't need to worry, am I out of my mind?
And, oh, it's hard to see you, but I wish you were right here (I'm losing my mind)
Oh, it's hard to leave you when I get you everywhere
All this time I'm thinking I'm strong enough to sink it
Oh, no, I don't need you, but I miss you, come here
@blackfire2233
Lyrics
See, right now, I need you, I'll meet you somewhere now
You up now, I see you, I get you, take care now
Slow down, be cool, I miss you, come here now It's yours now, keep it,
I'll hold on until now I need you right now, once I leave you I'm strung out
If I get you, I'm slowly breaking down
And, oh, it's hard to see you but I wish you were right here
Oh, it's hard to leave you when I get you everywhere
All this time I'm thinking we could never be a pair
Oh, no, I don't need you but I miss you, come here
And, oh, it's hard to see you but I wish you were right here
Oh, it's hard to leave you when I get you everywhere
All this time I'm thinking, I'm strong enough to sink it
Oh, no, I don't need you but I miss you, come here
He love me not, he loves me
He holds me tight then let's me go
He love me not, he loves me
He holds me tight then let's me go
Soon as you leave me, we always lose connection
It's gettin' messy, I think that your affection
Don't loosen your grip, got a hold on me
Now, forever, let's get back together
Lord, take it so far away I pray that, God, we don't break
I want you to take me up and down And 'round and 'round again
And, oh, it's hard to see you but I wish you were right here
Oh, it's hard to leave you when I get you everywhere
All this time I'm thinking we could never be a pair
Oh, no, I don't need you but I miss you, come here
And, oh, it's hard to see you but I wish you were right here
Oh, it's hard to leave you when I get you everywhere
All this time I'm thinking, I'm strong enough to sink it
Oh, no, I don't need you but I miss you, come here
He love me not, he loves me
He holds me tight then let's me go
He love me not, he loves me
He holds me tight then let's me go
He love me not, he loves me
He holds me tight then let's me go
He love me not, he loves me
He holds me tight then let's me go
You gotta say that you're sorry at the end of the night
Wake up in the morning, everything's alright
At the end of the story, you're holdin' me tight
I don't need to worry, am I out of my mind?
And, oh, it's hard to see you but I wish you were right here (I'm losing my mind)
Oh, it's hard to leave you when I get you everywhere
All this time I'm thinking, I'm strong enough to sink it
Oh, no, I don't need you but I miss you, come here
@fwuttercake
Lyrics:
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See, right now, i need you, i'll meet you somewhere now
You up now, i see you, i get you, take care now
Slow down, be cool, i miss you, come here now
It's yours now, keep it, i'll hold out until now
I need you right now, once i leave you i'm strung out
If i get you,
I'm slowly breaking down
And, oh, it's hard to see you
But i wish you were right here
Oh, it's hard to leave you when i get you everywhere
All this time i'm thinking we could never be a pair
Oh, no, i don't need you,
but i miss you, come here
And, oh, it's hard to see you
But i wish you were right here
Oh, it's hard to leave you when i get you everywhere
All this time i'm thinking, i'm strong enough to sink it
Oh, no, i don't need you,
But i miss you, come here
He love me not,
He loves me
He holds me tight,
Then lets me go
He love me not,
He loves me
He holds me tight,
Then lets me go
Soon as you leave me,
we always lose connection
It's gettin' messy,
I fiend for your affection
Don't loosen your grip got a hold on me
Now, forever, Let's get back together
Lord, take it so far away
I pray that, god,
We don't break
I want you to take me up and down
And round and round again
And, oh, it's hard to see you
But i wish you were right here
Oh, it's hard to leave you when i get you everywhere
All this time i'm thinking we could never be a pair
Oh, no, i don't need you,
But i miss you, come here
And, oh, it's hard to see you
But i wish you were right here
Oh, it's hard to leave you
When i get you everywhere
All this time i'm thinking, i'm strong enough to sink it
Oh, no, i don't need you,
But i miss you, come here
He love me not,
He loves me
He holds me tight,
Then lets me go
He love me not,
He loves me
He holds me tight,
Then lets me go
He love me not,
He loves me
He holds me tight,
Then lets me go
He love me not,
He loves me
He holds me tight,
Then lets me go
You're gonna say that you're sorry at the end of the night
Wake up in the morning,
Everything's alright
At the end of the story,
You're holdin' me tight
I don't need to worry,
Am i out of my mind?
And, oh,
It's hard to see you
But i wish you were right here
Oh, it's hard to leave you when i get you everywhere
All this time i'm thinking, i'm strong enough to sink it
Oh, no, i don't need you
But i miss you, come here
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My hands hurts from typing all of that welp,
Hope y'all have a great day :33
@Hi-uq1mw
Lyrics:
See, right now, I need you, I'll meet you somewhere now
You up now, I see you, I get you, take care now
Slow down, be cool, I miss you, come here now
It's yours now, keep it, I'll hold on until now
I need you right now, once I leave you I'm strung out
If I get you, I'm slowly breaking down
And, oh, it's hard to see you but I wish you were right here
Oh, it's hard to leave you when I get you everywhere
All this time I'm thinking we could never be a pair
Oh, no, I don't need you but I miss you, come here
And, oh, it's hard to see you but I wish you were right here
Oh, it's hard to leave you when I get you everywhere
All this time, I'm thinking I'm strong enough to sink it
Oh, no, I don't need you but I miss you, come here
He love me not, he loves me
He holds me tight then lets me go
He love me not, he loves me
He holds me tight then lets me go
Soon as you leave me, we always lose connection
It's gettin' messy, I think that your affection
Don't loosen your grip, got a hold on me
Now, forever, let's get back together
Lord, take it so far away
I pray that, God, we don't break
I want you to take me up and down
And 'round and 'round again
And, oh, it's hard to see you but I wish you were right here
Oh, it's hard to leave you when I get you everywhere
All this time I'm thinking we could never be a pair
Oh, no, I don't need you but I miss you, come here
And, oh, it's hard to see you but I wish you were right here
Oh, it's hard to leave you when I get you everywhere
All this time, I'm thinking I'm strong enough to sink it
Oh, no, I don't need you but I miss you, come here
He love me not, he loves me
He holds me tight then lets me go
He love me not, he loves me
He holds me tight then lets me go
He love me not, he loves me
He holds me tight then lets me go
He love me not, he loves me
He holds me tight then lets me go
You gotta say that you're sorry at the end of the night
Wake up in the morning, everything's alright
At the end of the story, you're holdin' me tight
I don't need to worry, am I out of my mind?
And, oh, it's hard to see you but I wish you were right here (I'm losing my mind)
Oh, it's hard to leave you when I get you everywhere
All this time I'm thinking, I'm strong enough to sink it
Oh, no, I don't need you but I miss you, come here
@curtisbrooks7190
See, right now, I need you, I'll meet you somewhere now
You up now, I see you, I get you, take care now
Slow down, be cool, I miss you, come here now
It's yours now, keep it, I'll hold on until now
I need you right now, once I leave you I'm strung out
If I get you, I'm slowly breaking down
[Chorus]
And, oh, it's hard to see you, but I wish you were right here
Oh, it's hard to leave you when I get you everywhere
All this time I'm thinking we could never be a pair
Oh, no, I don't need you, but I miss you, come here
And, oh, it's hard to see you, but I wish you were right here
Oh, it's hard to leave you when I get you everywhere
All this time I'm thinking, I'm strong enough to sink it
Oh, no, I don't need you, but I miss you, come here
[Post-Chorus]
He love me not, he loves me
He holds me tight, then let's me go
He love me not, he loves me
He holds me tight, then let's me go
[Verse 2]
Soon as you leave me, we always lose connection
It's gettin' messy, I think that your affection
Don't loosen your grip, got a hold on me
Now, forever, let's get back together
[Pre-Chorus]
Lord, take it so far away
I pray that, God, we don't break
I want you to take me up and down
And round and round again
[Chorus]
And, oh, it's hard to see you, but I wish you were right here
Oh, it's hard to leave you when I get you everywhere
All this time I'm thinking we could never be a pair
Oh, no, I don't need you, but I miss you, come here
And, oh, it's hard to see you, but I wish you were right here
Oh, it's hard to leave you when I get you everywhere
All this time I'm thinking, I'm strong enough to sink it
Oh, no, I don't need you, but I miss you, come here
[Post-Chorus]
He love me not, he loves me
He holds me tight, then let's me go
He love me not, he loves me
He holds me tight, then let's me go
He love me not, he loves me
He holds me tight, then let's me go
He love me not, he loves me
He holds me tight, then let's me go
[Bridge]
You gotta say that you're sorry at the end of the night
Wake up in the morning, everything's alright
At the end of the story, you're holdin' me tight
I don't need to worry, am I out of my mind?
[Chorus]
And, oh, it's hard to see you, but I wish you were right here (I'm losing my mind)
Oh, it's hard to leave you when I get you everywhere
All this time I'm thinking, I'm strong enough to sink it
Oh, no, I don't need you, but I miss you, come here
@RavynLenae
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@haileymorris5209
Need it!!!
@deizel90
"IM HERE FOR THE LIL BOP YOU GAVE IN THE HOUSE....I LOVE IT!!!!!!!"
@nenala7684
Your music is so underrated!
@queenv4340
I loveeee youuuuu
@cacone7412
😊
@abimon76
this feels like the golden age of 2010s pop , gorgeous and complex
@sweetstuffedjuno
EXACTLYYYYY
@ujamaimusho78
Yes ! Like a start to a great rom com
@lilahh776
I totally agree!!