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How Many
Tender Forever Lyrics
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And how long would it take for you to believe me
How long would it take you, girl
And how many letters in my name
If you can't say it right, would you still be with me
How long would you stay
We wreck love almost everyday
Nothing gets real sad
I never felt real bad
I don't know why we're sleeping here
I cannot sleep where I feel fear
This bed is too high
And I can see your eyes
How many shows would I have to play in
How long is a road when it never fades away
How far would that take you, girl
And how many people could be good for me
If you keep looking forward, how will you find me
When do you love me
Look at what you've done to me
We wreck love almost everyday
Nothing gets real sad
I never felt real bad
I won't know why I'm sleeping here
I cannot sleep when you're not here
This bed is too nice
I'd like to kiss your eyes
The song "How Many" by Tender Forever features lyrics that explore the complicated nature of love and relationships. The song opens with the lines "How many times would I have to say it / And how long would it take for you to believe me." These lines express frustration in trying to communicate with a partner who may not be listening or understanding. The singer wonders how many times they would need to repeat themselves and how long it would take for their partner to finally believe them. The next line poses the same question, "How long would it take you, girl," emphasizing the desire for a response or some kind of acknowledgement from the partner.
The second verse of the song focuses on the difficulty of communication and understanding within a relationship. The singer asks, "And how many letters in my name / If you can't say it right, would you still be with me / How long would you stay." These lines highlight the importance of small details in relationships and the frustration that can arise when they are missed or overlooked. The third verse features a shift in focus to the physical setting of the relationship. The singer describes a bed that is "too high" and how they can "see your eyes" from it. The repetition of the phrase "I don't know why we're sleeping here" suggests a sense of confusion or uncertainty in the relationship.
Overall, the lyrics in "How Many" depict a relationship that is complicated and full of struggle. The singer is grappling with their own emotions and desires while also trying to understand and communicate with their partner.
Line by Line Meaning
How many times would I have to say it
I need to know how many times I have to tell you the truth
And how long would it take for you to believe me
I wonder how much time it would take for you to trust me
How long would it take you, girl
I am curious about the amount of time it would take for you to do something
And how many letters in my name
I am wondering how many characters are in my name
If you can't say it right, would you still be with me
I am worried that if you can't pronounce my name correctly, you might leave me
How long would you stay
I am curious about how much time you are willing to spend with me
Look at what you've done to me
I am upset about the impact you have had on my life
We wreck love almost everyday
Our relationship is damaged almost every day
Nothing gets real sad
Nothing is making me feel truly miserable
I never felt real bad
Despite the problems, I have never felt truly terrible
I don't know why we're sleeping here
I am unclear as to the reason why we are sleeping in this place
I cannot sleep where I feel fear
I am unable to sleep when I feel scared
This bed is too high
The bed is positioned too far off the ground
And I can see your eyes
Despite the height of the bed, I can still see your eyes
How many shows would I have to play in
I am wondering how many performances I have to do
How long is a road when it never fades away
I am uncertain about the length of time it will take for something to disappear
How far would that take you, girl
I am curious about the distance you would need to travel
And how many people could be good for me
I am curious about the number of people who would be good for me
If you keep looking forward, how will you find me
I am worried that you will not find me if you keep looking in another direction
When do you love me
I am asking about the point in time when you will love me
This bed is too nice
The bed is too comfortable and luxurious
I'd like to kiss your eyes
I want to express love and affection towards you
Writer(s): Luba Kowalchyk
Contributed by Elena W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
nicolegend
I love this dancing! It's so unique and completely amazing. <3
Lee Rose
Such a throwback. Reminds me of my days as a baby queer back in 2010-2011❤️
Mariel Champagne
wow this song is seriously amazing and truly my favorite!
AlphardKusligt
I love Tender Forever! I'd be really grateful if someone shared the lyrics of this song with me :) my English is not good enough to understand the whole song, and I really like it.
gonadsgo
I love this video and must admit that I have the slightest crush on Melanie's voice and stellar dance moves. Please come back to Austin, Texas soon.
Mariel Champagne
this is actually my favorite song in the world I would love to make music like this I listen to this over and over so much passion! make love almost everyday!!
eburn
I can't stop watching thisss... I want to dance like that!
Ana Æthēr
JAJAJA, es buenisimo *-* me encanta.
fairydust
So amazing
thebigeffyou
i saw her do this song at michfest :) awesome job.