Love Me In A Special Way
Tamia Lyrics

Taking you back, baby
Introduces the singer and sets the mood for the song - a love ballad.

Uh oh, don't get me started
Hints at the intense emotions to come and prepares the listener for something special.

Mm, yeah Tell me that you like it Ooh yeah, yeah
The singer wants to be assured that her lover is enjoying the experience, and she wants him to express it.

Woo, let's see if you remember this one Do I? Oh, now I have to go there Ooh, mm, yeah Let me show you just how much I know this record
The singer is trying to evoke a sense of nostalgia and fondness in her lover by playing a familiar song, and she wants him to appreciate her effort.

You knew you had me With your sensuous charm You looked so alarmed As I walked on by And oh some wonder You had to know why I did not respond To carry on
The singer describes how her lover won her over with his charisma, but also hints at a bit of game-playing and drama.

Love me in a special way What more can I say? Love me now Love me in a special way What more can I say? Love me now
The chorus is a plea for her lover to treat her with extra care and affection, to acknowledge that she is not just another woman, and to demonstrate love right now.

Love me now 'Cause I'm special Not the average kind Who'd accept any line That sounds good So reach into your chain of thoughts Try to find something new What worked so well for you before For me, it just won't do, no
The singer emphasizes that she is different from other women and demands that her lover be creative and original in his approach. She rejects cliched or insincere gestures.

Ooh, ooh Oh, yeah yeah Mm hmm
This is a brief musical interlude that features the singer's vocals and sets a romantic mood.

So reach into your chain of thoughts Try to find something new 'Cause what worked so well for you before For me, it just won't do, no, no
The singer repeats her message to her lover that she is not impressed by rote gestures or empty words. She wants him to dig deep and come up with something genuine and innovative.

Love me in a special way What more can I say? Love me now Love me in a special way What more can I say? Just love me now
The chorus is repeated here as a reminder that the singer wants nothing more than to be loved in a unique and meaningful way. She is patient but insistent.

Love me in a special way What more can I say? Just love me now Love me in a special way What more can I say? Love me now, boy, love me now Love me in a special way Love me everyday What more can I say? Just love me now
The song ends with a plea for constant, attentive love from her lover, and a repetition of the central message. She wants him to listen, understand, and follow through on his promise to love her in a special way.