S.O.S. Band is an American funk / soul musical ensemble, founded in Atlanta… Read Full Bio ↴S.O.S. Band is an American funk / soul musical ensemble, founded in Atlanta, Georgia, USA in 1977. The "SOS" acronym stands not for "Save Our Souls", but for "Sounds of Success".

The band, fronted by Mary Davis, was initially famous for the post-disco hit "Take Your Time (Do It Right)" in 1979. In 1982, they joined forces with then-new production team Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, who went on to craft a string of R&B hits for the group, including "Just Be Good to Me", "Tell Me If You Still Care", "Feeling", and "Borrowed Love".

The Jam/Lewis produced SOS Band hits are notable for popularizing the use of the Roland TR-808 drum machine (and its distinctive cowbell sound) in popular music. The group continues to tour and perform to this day.

In "The Finest" the male singer is no other than Alexander O'Neal.

Do You Love Me?
S.O.S. Band Lyrics

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You broke my heart 'cause I couldn't dance
You didn't even want me around
And now I'm back to let you know I can really shake 'em down

Do you love me?
(I can really move)
Do you love me?
(I'm in the groove)

Now do you love me?
(Do you love me now that I can dance?)
Watch me, now
(Work, work)
Ah,work it out baby
(Work, work)
Well, you're drivin' me crazy
(Work, work)
With just a little bit of soul, now
(Work)
Now I can mash potatoes, I can do the twist
Tell me, baby, do you like it like this?
Tell me
(Tell me)
Tell me

Do you love me?
(I can really move)
Do you love me?
(I'm in the groove)
Now do you love me?
(Do you love me now that I can dance?)
Watch me, now
(Work, work)
Ah, work it out baby
(Work, work)
Well, you're drivin' me crazy
(work, work)
With just a little bit of soul, now
(Work)
Now I can mash potatoes, I can do the twist
Tell me, baby, do you like it like this?

Tell me
(Tell me)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of S.O.S. Band's song "Do You Love Me?" portray a story of a person who has been rejected by their significant other because they couldn't dance. The singer is heartbroken and feels inadequate, but they are determined to show their ex that they can really move and shake. They are telling their ex that they are back and better than ever, and they want to know if their ex loves them now that they can dance.

This song is a classic representation of the Motown sound with its catchy beat, and it's lively and energetic lyrics that make it impossible not to dance along. The singer is asking their ex if they still love them now that they can dance, but the question is rhetorical because they already know the answer. The singer is confident in their newfound dance skills and they believe that their ex will fall in love with them again once they see them bust a move.

The song is a wonderfully upbeat and playful song that captures the essence of Motown music, with a groovy beat and a catchy melody that is impossible not to move to. The song expresses the desire to be loved for who you are - even if that means you can’t dance. However, if you can dance, that's just an added bonus.

Line by Line Meaning

You broke my heart 'cause I couldn't dance
You hurt me by rejecting me because of my lack of dancing skills

You didn't even want me around
You didn't even want me in your presence

And now I'm back to let you know I can really shake 'em down
But now I'm back to show you that I've improved my dancing skills and can really impress people

Do you love me?
Are you now willing to accept me and love me?

(I can really move)
(I am now a good dancer)

(I'm in the groove)
(I am now in the rhythm and vibe of the music)

Now do you love me?
Am I now good enough for you to love?

(Do you love me now that I can dance?)
(Is my dancing ability the only thing holding you back from loving me?)

Watch me, now
Observe my new and improved dancing skills

(Work, work)
(Put in effort and energy)

Ah, work it out baby
Come on and put in effort with me

(Well, you're drivin' me crazy)
(Your rejection is affecting me emotionally)

(With just a little bit of soul, now)
(By adding a bit of soul to my movements, I am dancing with more style and emotion)

(Work)
(Keep putting in effort)

Now I can mash potatoes, I can do the twist
I have improved my dance moves and can now do popular dances like the mashed potato and the twist