When You're Older
T-Love Lyrics
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Who's gonna squeeze and hold me tight?
Who's gonna tell me everything's all right
Who's gonna love me when you're gone, gone, gone, gone?
Who's gonna love me when you're gone?
You picked me up when I was down
You have a gift without a doubt
Picked me up when I was down, down, down, down
Picked me up when I was down
So hold me close and don't let go
I'm not ready to be alone
Let's go back to our home sweet home
Hold me close and don't let go, go, go, go
So hold me close and don't let go
Can't believe it's really over
And we've gone our separate ways
I'm looking forward to brighter days
Can't believe we're really done, done, done, done
Can't believe we're really done
The lyrics of T-Love's song "When You're Older" convey feelings of insecurity, fear of abandonment, gratitude for support, and a longing for the comforts of home.
In the first stanza, the repetition of the question "Who's gonna love me when you're gone?" reveals the singer's fear of losing the love and companionship of someone dear to them. The lines "Who's gonna squeeze and hold me tight? Who's gonna tell me everything's all right" express a need for physical and emotional support, highlighting the singer's vulnerability and dependence on this person's love.
The second stanza praises the person the singer is addressing and acknowledges their positive impact on the singer's life. The line "You picked me up when I was down" suggests that this person has provided solace and motivation during difficult times. The line "You make me smile when I'm bummed out" reveals how this person brings joy and positivity to the singer's life, even in moments of sadness.
The third stanza intensifies the plea for affection and comfort. The line "So hold me close and don't let go" reflects a desire for closeness and emotional security. The line "Let's go back to our home sweet home" signifies a longing for the familiar and safe space where the singer feels most comfortable and loved.
The final stanza expresses the pain of a separation or breakup. The line "Can't believe it's really over" conveys a sense of disbelief and sadness at the end of the relationship. The line "I'm looking forward to brighter days" shows a hopeful mindset, indicating that the singer is optimistic about the future despite the current heartbreak. The repetition of "Can't believe we're really done" emphasizes the shattered expectations and the emotional weight of the end of the relationship.
Overall, "When You're Older" explores themes of love, loss, and longing for emotional connection and stability. It portrays a person grappling with the fear of being alone and the need for reassurance and love from a significant other.
Line by Line Meaning
Who's gonna love me when you're gone?
Who will provide me with love and affection when you are no longer present?
Who's gonna squeeze and hold me tight?
Who will give me warm embraces and hold me tightly?
Who's gonna tell me everything's all right?
Who will assure me that everything is going to be fine?
Who's gonna love me when you're gone, gone, gone, gone?
Who will love me when you are completely gone and no longer in my life?
Who's gonna love me when you're gone?
Who will offer me love and affection when you are absent?
You picked me up when I was down
You provided me with support and lifted my spirits when I was feeling low
You have a gift without a doubt
You possess a remarkable ability or quality
You make me smile when I'm bummed out
You bring a smile to my face when I am feeling sad or down
Picked me up when I was down, down, down, down
You supported and comforted me when I was feeling extremely low
Picked me up when I was down
You supported and comforted me when I was feeling low
So hold me close and don't let go
Embrace me tightly and refrain from releasing your grip
I'm not ready to be alone
I am not prepared to be by myself
Let's go back to our home sweet home
Let us return to our dwelling that holds sentimental value and is dear to us
Hold me close and don't let go, go, go, go
Embrace me tightly and do not release your grip over and over again
So hold me close and don't let go
Embrace me tightly and refrain from releasing your grip
Can't believe it's really over
I find it challenging to accept that it has truly come to an end
And we've gone our separate ways
And we have chosen different paths, no longer together
I'm looking forward to brighter days
I am anticipating and hopeful for better times ahead
Can't believe we're really done, done, done, done
I find it unbelievable that we are truly finished and no longer together
Can't believe we're really done
I find it unbelievable that we are truly finished and no longer together
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Michael Gorczyca
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@riteu
the best part about digging for real music is finding artists like t-love love this song!
@fka_the_body1542
riteu still got this on vinyl great album
@yooman9941
those drummsss🔥🔥🔥🔥 JayDee never misses
@JoeSoul
Still bumping this shit to this day!!!! Dilla!!!!!
@dergebeater9614
Fire in my heart! It will be alive forever!
@BeastNationXIV
So nice. I'm so glad this has more than 100 views. Very nice work. Great lyrics singing and rapping. Very nice.
@CoDaC35
this is priceless.... indescribable
@kissmablaekaess87
What!!!! Still fresh!!!
@jimbobaloobobname5767
Been all around to find you t-love....have vinyl singles of you, bookmarked!!!, im shocked you not easier to find :)
@BLACKMANIZGOD
very good song..it puts me in the mind frame of roots by alex haley.