Love Me
The Little Willies Lyrics
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Treat me mean and cruel,
But love me.
Wring my faithful heart,
Tear it all apart,
But love me.
Darling, I'll be oh so lonely
I'll be sad and blue,
Crying over you, dear only.
I would beg and steal
(she would beg and steal)
Just to feel
(just just to feel)
Your heart
(I want your heart)
Beatin' so close to mine
If you ever go,
Darling, I'll be oh so lonely
I'll be sad and blue,
Crying over you, dear only.
I would beg and steal
(she would beg and steal)
Just to feel
(just just to feel)
Your heart
(I want your heart)
Beatin' so close to mine
If you ever go,
Darling, I'll be oh so lonely
Beggin' on knees,
All I ask is please, please love me
Oh yeah
The lyrics to The Little Willies's "Love Me" are a perfect example of the classic paradox of love: wanting someone to treat you with love and kindness while also being willing to endure the pain and heartbreak that often comes with it. The song's lyrics describe a person who is willing to put up with mistreatment and heartache in exchange for the feeling of love and affection from their partner. The singer pleads with their love interest, indicating that they would do anything to keep their love, even if that means being treated cruelly or having their heart broken.
The line "Treat me like a fool, treat me mean and cruel, but love me" is a perfect example of this dynamic. The singer is essentially saying that they are willing to endure any kind of treatment as long as their love is reciprocated. This idea is further reinforced in the lyrics "Wring my faithful heart, tear it all apart, but love me." The singer is willing to have their heart torn apart as long as the person they love is still willing to love them back.
Overall, the song is a poignant look at the often complicated and painful nature of love. While it may seem counterintuitive to want to be treated poorly by the person you love, the lyrics of "Love Me" make it clear that this is often the case in romantic relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Treat me like a fool,
Please don't treat me with respect or dignity.
Treat me mean and cruel,
I don't mind if you hurt me mentally, physically or emotionally.
But love me.
Despite my requests for you to treat me poorly, I still want your love.
Wring my faithful heart,
Please twist or squeeze my heart, which has always been loyal to you.
Tear it all apart,
Destroy my heart completely, despite our previous history.
If you ever go,
In the case that you leave me.
Darling, I'll be oh so lonely
I'll miss you so much if you were to go.
I'll be sad and blue,
I'll feel depressed and sorrowful if you aren't around.
Crying over you, dear only.
I'll weep over your absence because you're the only one I love.
I would beg and steal
I'm willing to plead and even commit crimes just to gain your affection.
(she would beg and steal)
The singer's partner is willing to beg and steal.
Just to feel
The pleasure of being near you or having your touch is all that matters.
(just just to feel)
The singer will do anything for even a small taste of what it feels like to be loved by their partner.
Your heart
The singer wants their partner's heart, are requesting them to share their emotions and feelings.
(I want your heart)
The singer is very clear about their intentions.
Beatin' so close to mine
The artist wants their partner's heart to beat closely to their own.
Beggin' on knees,
The artist will even get down on their knees to beg for affection.
All I ask is please, please love me
The singer's only request is for their partner to love them, despite being treated poorly.
Oh yeah
An affirmation or emphasis of the previous statements made in the song.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: FELIX CAVALIERE
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