Show Me
Shelly Manne & His Friends Lyrics
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If we're heading for a fall
Are we still confused at all
Won't you tell me
Tonight
If we can move a little closer
If we can get a little deeper
You got to show me
Assure me
Nothing will go wrong
You got to show me
Why you're holding on
You've got to show me
Assure me
Nothing will go wrong
You've got to show me
Why you're holding on
Maybe
You think it's not enough
Can't you see I'm trying hard
To be open
Tonight
If we get a little closer
If we get a little deeper
We'll be complete
You got to show me
Assure me
Nothing will go wrong
You got to show me
Why you're holding on
You got to show me
You got to show me
You got to show me
You got to show
You got to show me
Assure me
Nothing will go wrong
You got to show me
Why you're holding on
The lyrics of "Show Me" by Shelly Manne & His Friends highlight the importance of clear communication in a relationship. The singer is asking their partner to be honest with them if they think the relationship is falling apart or if they have any doubts. The chorus repeatedly emphasizes the phrase "You got to show me" as a plea for their partner to prove their commitment and reassure them that everything will be okay.
The second verse is an attempt by the singer to express their own willingness to be vulnerable and open in the relationship. However, they need their partner to take the lead in reassurance and communication. The repeated use of the phrase "a little closer, a little deeper" conveys a desire for intimacy and emotional connection. The song concludes with a final plea for their partner to show why they are holding on.
Overall, the lyrics of "Show Me" are a reflection on the complexity of relationships and the need for clear communication and reassurance. The repeated use of the phrase "show me" emphasizes the importance of action over words in proving one's commitment.
Line by Line Meaning
Won't you tell me
Please communicate with me
If we're heading for a fall
If we are going towards failure
Are we still confused at all
Are we still uncertain
Won't you tell me
Please communicate with me
Tonight
This evening
If we can move a little closer
If we can be a bit nearer
If we can get a little deeper
If we can be more intense
We'll be complete
We will be whole
You got to show me
You must demonstrate
Assure me
Make me confident
Nothing will go wrong
There will be no problems
You got to show me
You must demonstrate
Why you're holding on
Why are you not letting go
Maybe
Perhaps
You think it's not enough
You believe it is inadequate
Can't you see I'm trying hard
Can't you perceive I am making an effort
To be open
To be transparent
Tonight
This evening
If we get a little closer
If we can be a bit nearer
If we get a little deeper
If we can be more intense
We'll be complete
We will be whole
You got to show me
You must demonstrate
Assure me
Make me confident
Nothing will go wrong
There will be no problems
You got to show me
You must demonstrate
Why you're holding on
Why are you not letting go
You got to show me
You must demonstrate
You got to show me
You must demonstrate
You got to show me
You must demonstrate
You got to show
You must demonstrate
You got to show me
You must demonstrate
Assure me
Make me confident
Nothing will go wrong
There will be no problems
You got to show me
You must demonstrate
Why you're holding on
Why are you not letting go
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KEVIN ANDREWS, GARY DEDMAN, CHRISTOPHER HANSON, JOSH POWELL
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