Do You Love Me?
The Kingsmen (60s) Lyrics
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You didn't even want me around.
And now I'm back to let you know I can really shake 'em down.
Do you love me?
(I can really move, )
Do you love me?
(I'm in the groove.)
(Do you love me now that I can dance?)
Watch me, now.
(Work, work)
Ah,work it out baby.
(work, work)
Well, you're drivin' me crazy.
(work, work)
With just a little bit of soul, now
(work!)
Now I can mash potatoes, I can do the twist,
Tell me, baby, do you like it like this?
Tell me,
(Tell me,)
Tell me.
Do you love me?
(I can really move, )
Do you love me?
(I'm in the groove.)
Now do you love me?
(Do you love me now that I can dance?)
Watch me, now.
(Work, work)
Ah,work it out baby.
(work, work)
Well, you're drivin' me crazy.
(work, work)
With just a little bit of soul, now
(work!)
Now I can mash potatoes, I can do the twist,
Tell me, baby, do you like it like this?
Tell me,
(Tell me,)
The lyrics to The Kingsmen's song Do You Love Me tell the story of a man who was once rejected by a woman because of his inability to dance. However, he returns to her in the hopes of impressing her with his newfound dance skills. He asks her repeatedly if she loves him now that he can really move and is in the groove. He then proceeds to show off his dance moves by mashing potatoes, doing the twist, and asking her if she likes it like this. The chorus is repeated throughout the song, serving as a reminder of his newfound confidence and ability to love.
On a deeper level, the lyrics also reflect the societal pressure to conform to certain gender roles and expectations. The man feels inadequate and rejected because he cannot dance, which is perceived as a masculine trait. However, through practice and determination, he is able to gain the skills necessary to win the woman's affection. This could be interpreted as a commentary on the ways in which men are expected to perform masculinity in order to be accepted and loved.
Overall, the lyrics to Do You Love Me are a fun and catchy ode to dance and love. By exploring themes of confidence, gender roles, and societal pressure, they are also a reflection of the societal context in which the song was written and performed.
Line by Line Meaning
You broke my heart 'cause I couldn't dance,
You caused me a lot of emotional pain because I didn't know how to dance.
You didn't even want me around.
You didn't want me in your life at all.
And now I'm back to let you know I can really shake 'em down.
But now I'm back and I want to prove to you that I can really dance.
Do you love me?
Do you have genuine feelings for me?
(I can really move, )
I have great dancing skills.
Do you love me?
Are you still interested in me?
(I'm in the groove.)
I am confident and comfortable in my dancing abilities.
Now do you love me?
Is your love for me based on something more than just my dancing skills?
(Do you love me now that I can dance?)
Do you still care about me now that you know I can dance?
Watch me, now.
Pay attention to how well I can dance.
(Work, work)
I am putting in a lot of effort into my dancing moves.
Ah,work it out baby.
Come on, let's dance together and enjoy ourselves.
(work, work)
I am still dancing with a lot of energy and enthusiasm.
Well, you're drivin' me crazy.
I am getting emotionally overwhelmed by our dance and potential relationship.
(work, work)
I am still dancing with full commitment to impress you.
With just a little bit of soul, now
My ability to dance well is in my genes and my soul.
(work!)
I am still dancing with extreme energy.
Now I can mash potatoes, I can do the twist,
I have mastered different types of dances.
Tell me, baby, do you like it like this?
Are you enjoying the way we are dancing together?
Tell me,
Please tell me how you truly feel.
(Tell me,)
I really want to hear your answer.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BERRY GORDY JR
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