Tara Leslye Kemp (born May 11, 1964 in Livermore, California) is an America… Read Full Bio ↴Tara Leslye Kemp (born May 11, 1964 in Livermore, California) is an American pop and R&B singer. She is best known for releasing the single entitled, "Hold You Tight" in 1991. This single, written by singer-songwriter Will Hammond Jr., went gold and reached the number 3 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart[. It was followed with yet another Top 10 single entilted, "Piece of My Heart," which reached number 7. Kemp's quick success was soon eclipsed after her third single, "Too Much," stalled at number 95. She also recorded a song called "Action Speaks Louder Than Words," which was featured on the soundtrack for the FOX TV series, Beverly Hills 90210. She also released "Come Correct" in 1994.

Action Speaks Louder Than Words
Tara Kemp Lyrics

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When I look in your eyes
All my dreams came true
I thought so deep a love
Nothing I could do

Now there's a distance
I feel so removed
You say you love me

Now prove that you do

Baby, action speaks louder than words
Take me in your arms
Kiss me like the first time
Action speaks louder than words

Just want you to love me
Don't want you to snub me
Show me that I'm wrong
Baby, action speaks louder than words

I need you, so you don't know
What this does to me
I feel alone when you're there
That's no way to be

I miss your touch so desperately
You say you want me
Now make me believe

Baby, action speaks louder than words
Take me in your arms
Kiss me like the first time
Action speaks louder than words

Just want you to love me
Don't want you to snub me
Show me that I'm wrong
Baby, action speaks louder than words

I need you, have to show me how you feel

Baby, action speaks louder than words
Take me in your arms
Kiss me like the first time
Action speaks louder than words

Just want you to love me
Don't want you to snub me

Show me that I'm wrong
Baby, action speaks louder than words

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Tara Kemp's song "Action Speaks Louder Than Words" are about a woman who is uncertain about her partner's love. At first, she believed in the depth of their love, but now she feels distant and alone. She longs for physical affirmation of his love through actions such as holding her, kissing her, and touching her, instead of merely saying "I love you."

The chorus emphasizes the title phrase that "action speaks louder than words" and how actions such as physical demonstrations of love are more meaningful than words alone. She wants him to prove that he loves her through his actions, not just words. The bridge illustrates how deeply she desires his love, and how much his lack of affection affects her.

In essence, the song is about the importance of physical touch and intimacy in relationships, especially when they are distant emotionally. The woman wants tangible evidence of her partner's love to feel secure in their relationship.

Line by Line Meaning

When I look in your eyes
Whenever I gaze into your eyes

All my dreams came true
All my aspirations were fulfilled

I thought so deep a love
I believed this love was profound

Nothing I could do
There was no action I could take

Now there's a distance
But now, there seems to be a gap or space between us

I feel so removed
I am feeling quite detached or separated from you

You say you love me
You claim to have affection for me

Now prove that you do
Now, however, demonstrate it to me so I can believe it

Baby, action speaks louder than words
My dear, actions have a greater impact than mere words

Take me in your arms
Embrace me gently

Kiss me like the first time
Kiss me as though it's the very first time