A house diva whose productions use live instrumentation just as much as electronics, Robin S. debuted with the Top Ten hit "Show Me Love." The Queens, NY native was signed by Big Beat Records in 1993, and debuted with the hot single, which climbed the charts during 1994, and spurred her first album, also titled Show Me Love.
After working on her songwriting for several years, she began recruiting producers such as Eric "E-Smoove" Miller and Todd Terry to work on her second album. Released in 1997 on Atlantic, From Now On reflected broader interests for Robin S., encompassing gospel and ballads in addition to hi-NRG dancefloor material. The album spawned one successful single on the dance charts: "It Must Be Love."
1992
show me love 2008
Robin S Lyrics
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Yeah, yeah, yeah, hey
Yeah, yeah
You've got to show me love
Heartbreaks and promises
I've had more than my share
I'm tired of giving my love
What I need is somebody
Who really cares
I really need a lover
A lover that wants to be there
It's been so long since I've touched a wanting hand
I can't put my love on the line
That I hope you'll understand
So, baby, if you want me
You've got to show me love
Words aren't so easy to say, alright
You've got to show me love
I'm tired of getting caught up
In those one night affairs
What I really need is somebody
Who will always be there
Don't you promise me the world
All that I've already heard
This time around for me, baby
Actions speak louder than words
If you're looking for devotion
Talk to me
Come with your heart in your hands
Because my love is guaranteed
So, baby, if you want me
You've got to show me love
Words aren't so easy to say, alright
You've got to show me love
Show me, show me, baby
You've got to give it to me, give it to me, give it to me, yeah
I don't want no fakes, don't want no phony
I need your love
Show me, show me, show me, baby
Give it to me, give it to me
I am not a toy, I'm not a play thing
You've got to understand
If you're looking for devotion
Talk to me
Come with your heart in your hands
Because my love is guaranteed
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, hey
Robin S's song "Show Me Love 2008" is about the singer's desire to find a meaningful and genuine love. In the first verse, she reflects on her past heartbreaks and disappointments in unfulfilling relationships. She's exhausted of putting her heart on the line and receiving nothing in return. For her, what she needs is someone who truly cares about her and wants to be there with her as a companion and a lover. She reminisces how long it has been since she has touched a wanting hand and admits that she finds it hard to open up to love once again.
In the chorus, Robin S makes it clear that if someone wants to be with her, they need to show her love through action, not just through empty promises. She has been caught up in one-night affairs and is looking for real devotion from someone who can give their whole heart to her. She doesn't want to hear words that aren't backed up by actions. She wants a genuine and authentic love that is guaranteed.
Overall, the message of "Show Me Love 2008" is about the importance of honesty, authenticity, and devotion in relationships. The singer doesn't want anything superficial; she wants a genuine connection where both parties are honest and devoted to one another.
Line by Line Meaning
Heartbreaks and promises
I've had more than my share
I'm tired of giving my love
And getting nowhere, nowhere
I've been through a lot of pain and disappointment in relationships and I'm tired of putting in effort and not getting anything in return.
What I need is somebody
Who really cares
I really need a lover
A lover that wants to be there
I'm looking for someone who genuinely cares about me and is willing to be there for me through thick and thin.
It's been so long
Since I touched a wanting hand
I can't put my love on the line
That I hope you'll understand
It's been a while since I've been in a fulfilling relationship and I'm hesitant to invest my emotions in someone new.
So baby if you want me
You've got to show me love
Words are so easy to say, oh ah yeah
You've got to show me love
If you want to be with me, you need to prove it to me through your actions, not just your words.
I'm tired of getting caught up
In those one night affairs
What I really need is somebody
Who will always be there
I'm no longer interested in brief, meaningless flings and want to find someone who is committed to a long-term relationship.
Don't you promise me the world
All that I've already heard
This time around for me baby
Actions speak louder than words
I don't want to hear empty promises or grand declarations, I want to see genuine effort and action.
If you're looking for devotion, talk to me
Come with your heart in your hand
Because my love is guaranteed
If you want a loyal, devoted partner, I'm your person, but you need to show me that you're willing to be vulnerable and committed.
Show me, show me baby
You've got to give it to me
Give it to me, give it to me, yeah
I don't want no fakes, don't want no phony
I need your love
Prove to me that your feelings for me are genuine, and don't just give me empty words, because I need real, authentic love.
Show me, show me, show me baby
Give it to me, give it to me
I am not a toy, I'm not a play thang
You've got to understand
I'm a real person with real feelings, not just a game or a toy, and I need someone who understands and respects that.
If you're looking for devotion, talk to me
Come with your heart in your hand
Because me love is guaranteed
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
If you're serious about finding a devoted, committed partner, I'm the one for you, but you need to be honest and open with me about your feelings.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, CTM Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Allen George, Fred Mc Farlane
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@djrrr
2020, back to the times when spinnin was legendary
@Mizzhardcoree
why is stuff like this not in the charts or something, it should be on the radio more often!
@chutneyface
possibly one of the greatest pieces of music ever composed...no joke
@JimaLiga
2024 and still getting goosebumps while listening to this masterpiece sound with Robin's Vocals
@OfficialIslingtonRideout
While you was looking for the song for 6 years I've been danceing to this song for more than 6 years & still can't get enough
@uIntel
this message was posted 6 years ago
@JustMikoo
For me is this were house music started! <3
@phill002
for me too!!!! :)
@RealReadsUniversal
Damn straight
@Shadowmage72
House started in the early 80s.