Play With Me
The Cure Lyrics


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I paint your nails

And brush your hair

Until you are so very

Beautiful
I whisper in your ear

And on my knees I tell you that you are

Desirable

You don't need to cage me

To close all the doors

As long as you keep me

I will always be yours

Play with me

Play with me

I stroke your neck

And lick your neck

And do just what you tell me to

Sometimes I'll beg

But only when you want me to

Don't need to cage me

To close all the doors

As long as you keep me

I will always be yours

Play with me

Play with me

I know that you need me

I know that you care

You know that I may not love you

But I will always be there

I paint your nails

And brush your hair

And tell you that you are so very

Beautiful

I whisper in your ear

And on my knees I tell you that you are

Desirable

Don't need to cage me

To close all the doors

As long as you keep me

I will always be yours

Won't you play with me?

Play with me

Won't you play with me?





Please come play with me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of The Cure's song "Play With Me" depict a certain kind of relationship. The singer is playing the role of a submissive partner who seeks nothing more than to please and satisfy their dominant partner. The lyrics describe the physical acts of grooming, stroking, and licking, which represent the act of submission. The singer admits that they are willing to do just about anything, even beg, if it means making their partner happy. This unconditional devotion seems to stem from a sense of attachment that the singer has towards the dominant partner. They know that the partner needs them and relies on them, and therefore they are willing to be subservient, but they also know that they may not love the partner in the same way that they are loved.


From a broader perspective, "Play With Me" is an interesting song because it addresses the willingly submissive role in a relationship. The lyrics suggest that there are those who feel that the greatest expression of love is to relinquish one's own power and authority in order to please and satisfy a partner. This can also be seen as a kind of obsession that borders on the edge of an unhealthy relationship. The singer seems to be willing to do almost anything, even if it might not be in their own best interest, as long as they have their partner's attention and approval. The familiar repetition of the phrase "Play with me" reinforces the idea that this kind of submission is a plea for intimacy and connection.


Line by Line Meaning

I paint your nails
I take care of you, showing my love and affection through small gestures, such as painting your nails.


And brush your hair
I want to make sure you feel comfortable and cared for, so I am attentive to your needs, even if they're as simple as brushing your hair for you.


Until you are so very
I will pamper you until you feel happy, content, and beautiful.


Beautiful
You're the epitome of perfection to me, and so I want to emphasize how stunning you are with the love and attention that I give you.


I whisper in your ear
I want to share personal thoughts with you. By whispering in your ear, I create intimacy, and our relationship becomes more significant than anything that's going on out in the world.


And on my knees I tell you that you are
I kneel before you as a symbol of respect and submission. Telling you that you're desirable is a way of expressing my love and admiration for you.


Desirable
You're an object of intense desire for me, with us sharing a unique and profound connection that is unlike any other.


You don't need to cage me
You have complete trust in me, and you don't feel the need to restrict me in any way. The love between us is strong enough to transcend boundaries.


To close all the doors
You don't have to lock me up to keep me focused on our relationship. I am capable of managing my emotions, actions, and intentions because I love you and don't want to hurt you by doing something wrong.


As long as you keep me
I am here for you, committed to doing everything that I can to make you happy and satisfied. I understand that I have to prove myself to you, so you can trust me and feel confident that I won't betray you.


I will always be yours
I belong to you, and you alone. Our love is so unique and special to us that no matter what happens, I know that I'll always be tied to you.


Play with me
I want to spend time with you and feel close to you through various activities that we both enjoy doing together. Play time is our bonding time.


I stroke your neck
I caress you in ways that make you feel loved, appreciated, and valued. Touch is a powerful way to express love, and I don't want you to ever forget that you're special to me.


And lick your neck
When I'm with you, I want to enjoy the intensity of our connection. I am playful, daring, and passionate, and I want to explore every inch of your body with you.


And do just what you tell me to
I am committed to being a good listener and doing what you ask of me. Your words have power over me, and I am willing to obey you as long as it's for our mutual benefit.


Sometimes I'll beg
I am willing to go out of my way to make you happy, even if it means going against my better judgment. I'll plead with you to do things that I know will make us both happy.


But only when you want me to
I don't push my desires on you and respect your boundaries. I want you to feel comfortable with me at all times so that our relationship can be based on mutual respect and love.


I know that you need me
I am aware of how much you rely on me for love, support, affection, and care. I am there for you, and I want to do everything possible to make life easier for you.


I know that you care
You have proven to me time and time again that you care deeply about me. I appreciate your love, kindness, and support, and I want to reciprocate all of that.


You know that I may not love you
I have shown you that I care deeply for you, but I haven't said the words. You know that I am devoted and attentive to you, but may have a hard time verbalizing my emotions.


But I will always be there
No matter what happens, I will always be there for you. You can count on me and trust me because our bond is strong enough to withstand any storm.


Won't you play with me?
I want to spend time with you and create an environment of love, care, and partnership. Together we can make life more enjoyable.


Please come play with me
I am begging you to spend time with me so that we can strengthen our bond and show one another how much we mean to each other.




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Alessia Gambuzza

I paint your nails

And brush your hair

Until you are so very

Beautiful

I whisper in your ear

And on my knees I tell you that you are

Desirable

You don't need to cage me

To close all the doors

As long as you keep me

I will always be yours

Play with me

Play with me

I stroke your neck

And lick your neck

And do just what you tell me to

Sometimes I'll beg

But only when you want me to

Don't need to cage me

To close all the doors

As long as you keep me

I will always be yours

Play with me

Play with me

I know that you need me

I know that you care

You know that I may not love you

But I will always be there

I paint your nails

And brush your hair

And tell you that you are so very

Beautiful

I whisper in your ear

And on my knees I tell you that you are

Desirable

Don't need to cage me

To close all the doors

As long as you keep me

I will always be yours

Won't you play with me?

Play with me

Won't you play with me?

Please come play with me



All comments from YouTube:

Alessia Gambuzza

I paint your nails

And brush your hair

Until you are so very

Beautiful

I whisper in your ear

And on my knees I tell you that you are

Desirable

You don't need to cage me

To close all the doors

As long as you keep me

I will always be yours

Play with me

Play with me

I stroke your neck

And lick your neck

And do just what you tell me to

Sometimes I'll beg

But only when you want me to

Don't need to cage me

To close all the doors

As long as you keep me

I will always be yours

Play with me

Play with me

I know that you need me

I know that you care

You know that I may not love you

But I will always be there

I paint your nails

And brush your hair

And tell you that you are so very

Beautiful

I whisper in your ear

And on my knees I tell you that you are

Desirable

Don't need to cage me

To close all the doors

As long as you keep me

I will always be yours

Won't you play with me?

Play with me

Won't you play with me?

Please come play with me

Klaudija Vorihi

Sounds excellent

I choose freedom

Beautiful song =)

Roxana M.

Lovely

Csaba Verdes

I never heard this song before!!😰😰😰

Old Guitars

yes, it is, but it's the deluxe edition, this one was never released in three imaginary boys.

zeltzin jazmin jimenez

me neither, is that the right album??

Irеna Van Gogh

Tarantino...

Carissa Nami

@Ленар Каримов thank you 😆

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