They recorded for the major Jamaican producers at the time, including Coxsone Dodd of Studio One fame. The Heptones had a number of Jamaican hits for Studio One, including "Pretty Looks Isn't All", "Fattie Fattie" and "I Hold the Handle." They went on to record with Joe Gibbs, Harry J (Harry Johnson), and Rupie Edwards. In 1977, they recorded "Party Time" for Lee Perry, one of Perry's finest productions, which included a version of Bob Dylan's "I Shall Be Released."
Sibbles left the group in 1977 to start a successful solo career. He was replaced by Naggo Morris. After Sibbles left, the group's popularity waned. The original trio reunited in 1995 and released Pressure! produced by Tappa Zukie
Do You Really Want To Hurt Me
The Heptones Lyrics
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Let me love and steal.
I have danced inside your eyes
How can I be real.
Do you really want to hurt me
Do you really want to make me cry
Precious kisses words that burn me
In my heart the fire is burning
Choose my color find a star
Precious people always tell me
That's a step a step too far.
Do you really want to hurt me
Do you really want to make me cry
Do you really want to hurt me
Do you really want to make me cry.
Words are few
I have spoken
I could waste a thousand years
Wrapped in sorrow, words are token
Come inside and catch my tears
You've been talking but believe me
If it's true you do not know
This boy loves without a reason
I'm prepared to let you go
If it's love you want from me
Then take it away
Everything's not what you see it's over again.
Do you really want to hurt me
Do you really want to make me cry
Do you really want to hurt me
Do you really want to make me cry.
Give me time to realize my crime
Let me love and steal.
I have danced inside your eyes
How can I be real.
If it's love you want from me then take it again.
The lyrics of "Do You Really Want to Hurt Me" by The Heptones delve into the complex emotions and vulnerability associated with love and heartbreak. The singer pleads for a chance to understand his mistake and learn from it, while also expressing a desire to love and be loved. The lyrics suggest a sense of longing and confusion, as the singer questions the intentions and actions of their partner.
The opening lines, "Give me time to realize my crime, Let me love and steal" imply a sense of guilt and remorse. The singer recognizes that they have made a mistake and asks for time to understand its implications. The line "I have danced inside your eyes, How can I be real" suggests that the singer has immersed themselves in their partner's world, or possibly, their partner has influenced their perception of reality. This could indicate a loss of identity or a feeling of being disconnected from oneself.
The chorus, "Do you really want to hurt me, Do you really want to make me cry, Precious kisses words that burn me, Lovers never ask you why" highlights the singer's vulnerability and plea for honesty in their relationship. The words and actions of their lover are causing emotional pain, and the singer questions if this is the intended outcome. The line "Lovers never ask you why" indicates a lack of communication and understanding between the two individuals involved.
The verses further explore the singer's emotions, expressing their feelings of love and desire. The line "In my heart the fire is burning, Choose my color find a star" conveys their passion and willingness to go to great lengths for love. However, they are also cautioned by others, with the line "Precious people always tell me, That's a step a step too far" implying that outsiders perceive their love as risky or unwise.
The lyrics convey a sense of desperation and sadness, with lines such as "Wrapped in sorrow, words are token" expressing the depth of their sorrow. The singer acknowledges that they have been talking and expressing their feelings, but cautions their partner that they may not truly understand the extent of their love. The final lines express a willingness to let go if their love is not reciprocated, stating "I'm prepared to let you go."
In summary, "Do You Really Want to Hurt Me" reflects the emotional turmoil of a relationship where one person wonders if their partner truly wants to cause them pain and if their love is genuine.
Line by Line Meaning
Give me time to realize my crime
Please give me some time to understand and acknowledge the mistakes I have made.
Let me love and steal.
Allow me to experience love and take what it offers.
I have danced inside your eyes
I have felt deeply connected and involved in a romantic relationship with you.
How can I be real.
I question my authenticity and genuine nature in this relationship.
Do you really want to hurt me
Are you truly intending to cause me emotional pain and distress?
Do you really want to make me cry
Do you genuinely desire to see tears and sadness in me?
Precious kisses words that burn me
The loving gestures and affectionate words from you have a deep, painful impact on me.
Lovers never ask you why.
When two people are in love, they don't question each other's actions or motives.
In my heart the fire is burning
Passion and intense emotions are alive inside my heart.
Choose my color find a star
Please select me and guide me towards a brighter future.
Precious people always tell me
Important individuals in my life consistently advise me.
That's a step a step too far.
That action or decision goes beyond what is acceptable or reasonable.
Words are few
I don't have many words to express myself.
I have spoken
I have said what needed to be said.
I could waste a thousand years
I could spend an immeasurable amount of time in sorrow and regret.
Wrapped in sorrow, words are token
Feeling overwhelmed by sadness, my words hold little value or meaning.
Come inside and catch my tears
Please come closer to me and understand the depth of my pain and sadness.
You've been talking but believe me
Although you've been speaking, trust me when I say...
If it's true you do not know
You don't truly understand the reality of the situation.
This boy loves without a reason
I love you unconditionally, without any specific rationale.
I'm prepared to let you go
I am ready to release and move on from this relationship.
If it's love you want from me
If you desire love from me...
Then take it away
Then accept it and have it.
Everything's not what you see it's over again.
The outward appearance of everything is not the reality, and the relationship is ending once more.
Do you really want to hurt me
Are you genuinely seeking to cause harm and pain to me?
Do you really want to make me cry
Do you truly wish to bring me to tears?
Do you really want to hurt me
Are you genuinely intending to cause me emotional distress?
Do you really want to make me cry
Do you truly desire to see me in a state of sadness?
Give me time to realize my crime
Kindly grant me the opportunity to understand the wrongdoing I have committed.
Let me love and steal.
Allow me to experience love and take what it has to offer, even if it may be considered unconventional.
I have danced inside your eyes
I have been fully immersed and captivated by the depths of your soul and emotions.
How can I be real.
I question my own authenticity and ability to genuinely connect with you.
If it's love you want from me then take it again.
If you still desire love from me, then accept it once more.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: George O'Dowd, Jonathan Moss, Michael Craig, Nessa Barrett, Roy Ernest Hay
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Alan Silva
Top d mais parabéns👏❤🇨🇬.
Yvette Novoa
💚💛❤ Music is great for the soul!
Perico14ful
Muy buena version, me gusta.
yoenace
my mouth is wide open...can,t believe all my live this song belonged to the 80s and to boy george vocals
Cold Daze
SAME LOL!
Nomad onest
It is from the 80's... THIS IS THE COVER VERSION ... Culture club is the original
Cold Daze
@Nomad onest fair enough, I forgot Heptones are newer. Thing is they sound like vintage - ska , so thats what confused people I suppose
Lorena Martins
top demais
danielscissorhands
I never knew they covered this.