Teach Me How To Love
Shawn Mendes Lyrics
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I'm devoted
To explore you
Ooh, what do you desire?
I'm inspired
I'll do it for you
Won't you draw a map for me?
And I'll get on my knees
Put my hands around you
Ooh, teach me how to
Touch you, tease, caress you and please you
Teach me how to love
Put my hands around you
Ooh, teach me how to
Touch you, tease, caress you and please you
Teach me, teach me, teach me how to love
Your imagination
Now I'm fixated
And I'm dying to learn
Every inch of you, there's something new
F'ing me up
I'm what you deserve
Just draw a map for me
Laced with strawberries
And I'll get on my knees
Put my hands around you
Ooh, teach me how to
Touch you, tease, caress you and please you
Teach me how to love
Put my hands around you
Ooh, teach me how to
Touch you, tease, caress you and please you
Teach me, teach me, teach me how to love
How to love
How to love
Teach me, teach me, teach me how to love
Teach me, teach me, teach me how to love
Babe, I won't stop 'til you feel the rush
Babe, I won't stop 'til you feel the rush
Babe, I won't stop 'til you feel the rush
Teach me, teach me, teach me how to love
Babe, I won't stop 'til you feel the rush
Babe, I won't stop 'til you feel the rush
Babe, I won't stop 'til you feel the rush
Put my hands around you
Ooh, teach me how to
Touch you, tease, caress you and please you
Teach me how to love (just teach me how to love)
Put my hands around you
Ooh, teach me how to
Touch you, tease, caress you and please you
Teach me, teach me, teach me how to love
How to love
How to love
Teach me, teach me, teach me how to love
How to love
How to love
Teach me, teach me, teach me how to love
Babe, I won't stop 'til you feel the rush
Babe, I won't stop 'til you feel the rush
Babe, I won't stop 'til you feel the rush
Teach me, teach me, teach me how to love
Babe, I won't stop 'til you feel the rush
Babe, I won't stop 'til you feel the rush
Babe, I won't stop 'til you feel the rush
Teach me, teach me, teach me how to love
In "Teach Me How to Love," Shawn Mendes is pledging his willingness to intimately and extensively explore his lover's body, fulfilling all of their desires. The song is suggestive and provocative, but also vulnerable in its theme of learning how to satisfy a partner's needs. Mendes sings about being "devoted" and "fixated" on his lover, craving to learn "every inch of" their body. The chorus revolves around the repeated phrase "Teach me how to love," emphasizing the importance of communication and understanding in a relationship.
The lyrics are explicit and can be interpreted as a desire for physical intimacy, but there is also a deeper emotional meaning present. By asking his lover to "draw a map" and teach him how to touch, tease, caress and please, Mendes is acknowledging that every person has different preferences and desires in the bedroom. He is willing to put in the effort to learn his lover's specific needs and wants in order to create a satisfying and fulfilling relationship. "Teach Me How to Love" can be seen as a plea for understanding and a desire to deeply connect with another person.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh, your body's like an ocean
Your body is vast and full of mystery, and I am intrigued by it
I'm devoted
I am committed and dedicated to discovering everything about you
To explore you
To get to know you intimately and deeply
Ooh, what do you desire?
I want to fulfill your every wish and need
I'm inspired
You inspire me to be a better lover and partner
I'll do it for you
I am willing to go to great lengths to make you happy
Won't you draw a map for me?
Please guide me in exploring your body and discovering what brings you pleasure
Laced with strawberries
Make it sweet and sensual
And I'll get on my knees
I am willing to humble myself before you to show my devotion
Put my hands around you
I want to touch and hold you
Ooh, teach me how to
I am eager to learn how to please you in every way
Touch you, tease, caress you and please you
I want to learn how to satisfy you physically and emotionally
Teach me how to love
I want to learn how to love you completely and deeply
Your imagination
Your creativity and passion excite me
Now I'm fixated
Your energy and presence have captured my attention and focus
And I'm dying to learn
I am eager and willing to discover every aspect of you
Every inch of you, there's something new
There is always something else to learn about you and explore
F'ing me up
You have a powerful effect on me that is both exciting and overwhelming
I'm what you deserve
I believe that I am the partner you deserve and I want to prove it to you
Babe, I won't stop 'til you feel the rush
I want to bring you pleasure and excitement until you are completely satisfied
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Nate Mercereau, Scott Harris, Shawn Mendes, Thomas Hull
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@heendrakim4984
Shawn & Camila's love story through their songs:
Treat You Better- When Camila dated Austin
Mercy- His friendzone song & he admitted that he was very awkward when he was with Camila back then
Roses by Shawn- When Shawn finally realized his feelings and can't risk never to tell his feelings even tho she's with somebody else
All These Years by Camila- "I wish I loved you like I miss you" and "I never told you, I should've told you". This was the time when Shawn was dating Hailey
Lost in Japan- "I know it's more than just a friendship. I can hear you think I'm right" And Camila was on a pr trip in Japan that year
Why- His confession song to Camila but when he was about to give it in person, Camila said she met someone. When I hear you sing, it gets hard to breathe, Can't help but think every song's about me"
Because I Had You- "I think it's time that I be honest. Should've told you not to go, thought I knew just what I wanted. I didn't know myself at all." Shawn regretted the time that he didn't stopped her when she opened up about meeting someone.
When You're Ready- "Even ten years from now, If you haven't found somebody. I promise, I'll be around. Tell me when you're ready. I'm waitin'" Camila dating Matt
If I Can't Have You- "I can't write one song that's not about you"
Señorita- "There's just some things that never change. You say we're just friends. But friends don't know the way you taste."
"All along I've been coming for ya. And I hope it meant something to ya" This lyrics hint that Shawn and Camila have been wanting to be together for years
Liar- Camila stated: "Well it's basically about denying your own feelings, suppressing them deep down. I just liked this boy but I so badly didn't want to like him." She then said that "it worked out" hinting that the boy was Shawn because she is with him now.
Shameless- "It's been a secret for the longest time" Camila explained: "'Liar' is denial and 'Shameless' is acceptance."
Should've Said It- "I knew it was you from the very first night. And it took you two years to make up your mind" Song was about Camila confessing she did have feelings years ago but Shawn took too long to face his feelings so she tried to moved on
Bad Kind of Butterflies- "I know I said we were friends. And when I said that, I meant it. Somewhere between now and then. It became more than just a friendship" Its about her realising that she was in love with Shawn while she was still with Matthew.
Feel it Twice- "I wish you would feel how you're feeling two years ago". "That's when you said, "How can I be your friend when I know the way you taste?"
Used to This- Camila: "The song is basically about like when you’re friends with somebody for a really long time, and you know someone for a really long time, and then you start dating them, and then you’re like, ‘Oh my God, like this is so weird,’ ‘cause like, you’ve been my friend forever. But I like it — and I could get used to this.”
Wonder- Its about how he dreamed about being with Camila before they started dating.
Teach me How to Love- Gives an intimate look at their relationship together. Maybe it’s more visual than necessary, but at least we know that Shawn is not a selfish lover and is willing to learn.
24 Hours- "It's a little soon. But I wanna come to you." Referencing to the couple getting a home together
Dream- “You’re asleep in London, I wish you were coming, back home to me, darling." Song is about how they were apart when Camila was filming Cinderella and how spends his time sleeping & dreaming about her
Higher- “All eyes are lookin’ at us, but I can’t stop fallin’ in love, always been the one that I want." Yes our boi finally got his girl and this song tells us that few things make him happier than being Camila’s boyfriend, and that having her around only makes things better.
Always Been You- "I swear that you’ve been sent to save me, you’re the only one that my heart keeps coming back to.” Shawn shows that when he’s in love, he’s only got eyes for one
Piece of You- A possessive Shawn, anyone?
305- “You’re my sunlight on a rainy day, would take my heart with you if you walked away" Nervous and preoccupied with the potential end of their relationship, this song definitely conjures up images of long conversations with a partner, trying to convince them that everything is okay and that you are, in fact, not going to jet off and leave them in the middle of the night.
Can't Imagine- “I can’t imagine what a world would be, without you, all the birds would stop their songs, without you, all things right would feel so wrong.” Shawn is the type to believe that everything is okay, as long as he has a girlfriend. Heads over heels in love Shawn, as usual.
@daiseyhernandez738
Timothee chalamet: peaches
Harry styles: watermelon
Shawn mendes: strawberries
Lana del Rey: cherries
Demi Lovato: cherries
Zayn: rain berry
Max + Suga: blueberry
@amcb3491
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@rebeccanicole8785
HAHA what I was thinking this when I first listened to it
@teanickerson951
HAHAHAHA
@charlottebenhel909
Timothee...??? Can you please suggest me the song!!
@seejasunny8333
@@charlottebenhel909 it's not a song it's from the movie Call me by your name
@kyladuarte6472
Can we just admire how absolutely respectful he is in this song, like he's talking about this in such a loving way he's not over here being like overly dirty or talking about her like an object like most sex songs, Like yes we all know what he's talking about but i can listen to this song and feel all bubbly anyways it's an amazing song, the whole album is beautiful. Amazing job Shawn.
@camillalopes7732
Yesss, he’s actually complimenting her body and asking her to guide him the she wants.. it’s sexy, but also so respectful
@thevarietychannelofyoutube4769
I know, right? Most sex songs aren't this respectful to women.
@ashleyrose531
100% correct!