When You Love Me
Refractions Lyrics

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If I'm stuck with you I have to keep us alive
I'm making exit plans, you told me that I'm killing the vibe
Oh come on now baby no
I think that I'm ready to go
I'm looking like where's my phone
I don't wanna be alone

Then I follow you to the kitchen

Make a drink show me what I'm missing
Finger on my lips, you said listen
I'm the type of girl you should kiss and
Man I'm feeling strange, it's time to dance

This happens every day
I don't know what to say
This happens every day
Cause something happens when you love me

Ring my line, promise that I'll hit you back
Ayyyyyyy
You the one that's been keeping me on track
All these lights, I been blinded by the fact
I don't know where you been at, hoping that I don't relapse
Spending my days alone, right by the telephone
Hoping that you ain't gone, maybe this will work out at another time
I promise you I know that none of this comes easy
I'm waiting for the day, I'm waiting for it
When you love me

I don't wanna miss out, I look at the ground, hearing the sound of my heart beat

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Refractions's song, "When You Love Me," center around the ups and downs of a relationship. The singer is surrounded by uncertainty and feels trapped in a complex situation. The opening lines, "if I'm stuck with you I have to keep us alive," suggest that the person in the relationship is putting forth a lot of effort to keep things going. It's clear that the couple isn't on the same page - the singer is "making exit plans," while their partner is accusing them of "killing the vibe." Despite this, the singer doesn't want to be alone and follows their partner to the kitchen, where they show them what they've been missing. A moment of intimacy occurs when the partner tells the singer to listen, and says they're the type of girl they should kiss. Despite feeling confused and vulnerable, the singer is also feeling "strange," and decides it's time to dance.

As the song continues, the singer is focused on their relationship with their partner. They promise to call back and express gratitude for keeping them on track. The singer is uncertain about the relationship's future and whether or not they will relapse. They spend their days alone, waiting by the phone and hoping that everything will work out. They acknowledge that love is not easy, but are still hopeful for the future - "I'm waiting for the day, I'm waiting for it when you love me."

Overall, "When You Love Me" is a candid depiction of a relationship filled with uncertainty and complexity. The lyrics paint a picture of someone who is stuck in a relationship with someone they're unsure if they truly love, but at the same time they're afraid to be alone.

Line by Line Meaning

If I'm stuck with you I have to keep us alive
I feel responsible for our relationship, even if it's not perfect

I'm making exit plans, you told me that I'm killing the vibe
I'm trying to leave this situation but you're making it difficult with your accusations

Oh come on now baby no
Please don't make this harder than it already is

I think that I'm ready to go
I'm ready to move on from this relationship

I'm looking like where's my phone
I'm searching for an escape route

I don't wanna be alone
I don't want to feel isolated from the world

Then I follow you to the kitchen
I'm still trying to hold onto this relationship

Make a drink show me what I'm missing
I'm trying to see things from your perspective

Finger on my lips, you said listen
You're asking me to listen to you and be quiet for a moment

I'm the type of girl you should kiss and
You're trying to convince me that we should be together

Man I'm feeling strange, it's time to dance
I'm feeling confused but maybe dancing will help me forget

This happens every day
Our relationship is always rocky

I don't know what to say
I'm at a loss for words

Cause something happens when you love me
There are ups and downs, but when we're together, it's worth it

Ring my line, promise that I'll hit you back
Please call me and I'll try to respond

You the one that's been keeping me on track
You're the reason I'm still trying to make this work

All these lights, I been blinded by the fact
I've been ignoring your flaws because I want to see the good in you

I don't know where you been at, hoping that I don't relapse
I'm scared of falling back into old habits with you

Spending my days alone, right by the telephone
I'm waiting for you to call and hoping you'll save me from my loneliness

Hoping that you ain't gone, maybe this will work out at another time
I'm still holding onto the idea of us eventually being together

I promise you I know that none of this comes easy
I understand that relationships are hard

I'm waiting for the day, I'm waiting for it
I'm still hopeful that we can make this work

When you love me
I'm waiting for the day when we're both in love with each other

I don't wanna miss out, I look at the ground, hearing the sound of my heart beat
I'm afraid to miss out on a chance to be with you, and my heart is racing with anxiety

Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Adam Johnson

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