Ray Manzarek played the final version of this song on a clavinet (the modern-day version of a clavichord), not a harpsichord.
"Love Me Two Times" was considered to be somewhat risqué for radio airplay.
According to band members, the song was about a soldier/sailor on his last day with his girlfriend before shipping out, ostensibly to war (Vietnam).
"Love Me Two Times" is a playable track in the video game Guitar Hero World Tour.
Love Me Two Times
The Doors Lyrics
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Love me twice today
Love me two times girl
I'm goin' away
Love me two times girl
One for tomorrow, one just for today
Love me two times
I'm goin' away
Love me one time
Could not speak
Love me one time
Yeah, my knees got weak
Love me two times girl
Last me
All through the week
Love me two times
I'm goin' away
Love me two times
I'm goin' away
Oh yeah
Love me one time
Could not speak
Love me one time, baby
Yeah, my knees got weak
Love me two times girl
Last me
All through the week
Love me two times
I'm goin' away
Love me two times babyLove me twice today
Love me two times baby
'Cause I'm goin' away
Love me two times girl
One for tomorrow, one just for today
Love me two times
I'm goin' away
Love me two times
I'm goin' away
Love me two times I'm goin' away
The Doors’ song Love Me Two Times is a track about a man leaving his lover behind for an extended period of time. The lyrics “Love me two times, baby, Love me twice today” express his desire for affection and love before his departure. The repetition of the phrase “Love me two times girl” indicates his desperation for physical and emotional connection before he disappears.
The second verse, “Love me one time, could not speak, Love me one time, yeah, my knees got weak” describes how deeply infatuated the man is with his lover. However, despite his adoration, he must “go away” and leave her behind. It’s clear that the man is feeling regret for not being able to stay with her all week, which he expresses in the line “Love me two times girl, last me all through the week”.
Overall, the song is a passionate plea for love and connection, but also expresses the bittersweet nature of temporary relationships. The singer's intense emotions are heightened by the bluesy guitar riffs and Morrison's soulful voice. Love Me Two Times is regarded as one of the most iconic songs of The Doors, and is still a popular choice on classic rock radio.
Line by Line Meaning
Love me two times baby
Requesting his lover to love him twice as much as he usually does
Love me twice today
Asking his lover to shower him with love twice within the same day
Love me two times girl
Asking his lover for a double dose of love
I'm goin' away
He is leaving soon
One for tomorrow, one just for today
Asking his lover to provide him with love to help him to prepare for the future as well as give him the support that he needs today
Love me one time
Asking his lover to love him once
Could not speak
The love he received from his lover is strong enough to move him emotionally
Yeah, my knees got weak
The love he received from his lover is so strong that he cannot even stand or function properly
Last me
The love he received from his lover is powerful enough to endure for a long time
All through the week
He needs his lover's love and support throughout the entire week
'Cause I'm goin' away
He asks his lover to love him two times because he is going away soon
Love me two times baby
Asking his lover to love him two times again
Love me two times girl
Asking his lover to provide him with a double dose of love
I'm goin' away
He is leaving soon
Love me two times I'm goin' away
Asking his lover to love him twice because he is leaving soon
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Jim Morrison, John Paul Densmore, Raymond D Manzarek, Robert A Krieger
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Just another great tune by the The Doors. Rest easy Jim and Ray.
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