You Don't Love Me
Smith Lyrics


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Started with nothing, that just meant we had less to lose
You said you loved me, back when I had holes in my shoes
We didn't need much, you wanted me and I had you
Started with nothing, we were young and our love was new

Don't say you don't love me, don't say you don't love me, don't say you don't love me
We both know that it can't be true
Now we got something, that just means we got more to lose
Maybe it's too much, maybe I'm just no good for you
When we start fighting, you're dynamite and I'm your fuse
Started with nothing, we were young and our love was true

Don't say you don't love me, don't say you don't love me, don't say you don't love me
We both know that it can't be true
Don't say you don't love me, don't say you don't love me, don't say you don't love me
We both know that it can't be true

Sometimes it's not easy, but I am on your side
I won't say I don't need you, that would be a lie

Started with nothing, that just meant we had less to lose
You said you loved me, back when I had holes in my shoes

Don't say you don't love me, don't say you don't love me, don't say you don't love me
We both know that it can't be true
Don't say you don't love me, don't say you don't love me, don't say you don't love me
We both know that it can't be true

Don't say you don't love me, don't say you don't love me




Don't say you don't love me, don't say you don't love me, don't say you don't love me
We both know that it can't be true

Overall Meaning

The song "You Don't Love Me" by Smith tells the story of a relationship that started with nothing and blossomed into something more significant. The first verse reveals that the couple started with minimal resources, but their love for each other was enough to sustain them. Despite the hardships they faced, they still had each other. The chorus is a plea to their partner not to say they don't love them, because they both know it's not true. The second verse shows that now that they have more to lose, their relationship is more fragile. The couple fights more, but they still love each other. The end of the verse highlights that their love started when they were young and had nothing, and it was sincere.


The last verse reiterates that although the relationship may not be easy, the singer is on their partner's side. They admit that they need their partner, and they won't deny it. The final chorus is another earnest plea not to say they don't love each other because it's not true.


Overall, the song is a beautiful and honest depiction of a relationship that progresses from humble beginnings to one with more to lose. It reveals the difficulties that the couple must overcome, but they still love each other. Despite their difficulties, they remain committed to each other.


Line by Line Meaning

Started with nothing, that just meant we had less to lose
Even though we had nothing, we were happy with what we had.


You said you loved me, back when I had holes in my shoes
You told me you loved me when I was at my lowest.


We didn't need much, you wanted me and I had you
We had each other and that was enough for us.


Started with nothing, we were young and our love was new
Our love was young and innocent when we started out with nothing.


Don't say you don't love me, don't say you don't love me, don't say you don't love me
I need to hear you say that you still love me.


We both know that it can't be true
Deep down, we both know that you still love me.


Now we got something, that just means we got more to lose
Our love now means more to us because we have more to lose.


Maybe it's too much, maybe I'm just no good for you
Maybe I'm not good enough for you and the love we have now.


When we start fighting, you're dynamite and I'm your fuse
We may fight, but together we can explosive and destructive.


Sometimes it's not easy, but I am on your side
Our love may be hard at times, but I will always stand by you.


I won't say I don't need you, that would be a lie
I cannot imagine my life without you, I need you more than anything.




Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Benjamin Smith, James Brewer

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