The Sapphires were a vocal trio from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.A and … Read Full Bio ↴The Sapphires were a vocal trio from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.A and comprised of Carol Jackson (lead vocalist), George Gainer and Joe Livingston.

Signed to the Swan record label by producer Jerry Ross, the trio's first single releases were on that imprint. Their first single release was entitled 'Where Is Johnny Now?' b/w 'Your True Love'.

Their follow up song was entitled 'Who Do You Love?', a song that made the pop charts, peaking at number 25 in 1964. Further singles, 'I Found Out Too Late' and 'Gotta Be More Than Friends' were less successful. Moving to ABC later in the Sixties, they failed to return to the charts. At ABC however they released the popular song 'Let's Break Up For A While'.

During their early career, the group were associated with Kenny Gamble, who arranged their vocals on the groups debut album release, 'Who Do You Love'.

Their songs proved to be highly popular, at a later date, on the Northern Soul scene, including 'Gotta Have Your Love' (number 33 on the R & B charts in 1965 and featuring background vocals by Valerie Simpson, Nick Ashford, and Melba Moore), 'Evil One', 'Gonna Be a Big Thing', and 'Slow Fizz' (1966). The latter song ended their contract with ABC and the group went their seperate ways.

Come On And Love Me
The Sapphires Lyrics

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欲しいのはダイヤモンド
硝子玉じゃない
借り物の言葉じゃわたし
口説けやしないわ
あやふやは嫌いだから
捨てた恋もある
でも今夜あなたの宇宙
わたしを抱いた

今本当の愛を
今あなたに見たの
熱いくちづけして LOVE ME DO!
もっと火を点けて
壊れるほどわたしを掴まえてよ
熱いハートの鼓動で LOVE ME DO!
くぎづけにする
傷ついてもいいから
ためらわず LOVE ME DO!
セルロイドみたいに脆い
そんな愛ばかり
街中に溢れているよ同じ表情して
冒険は何故かいつも
罪なものだから
はぐれてる青いカモメ
独りぼっちさ
何故台本通り何故愛を喋るの?
熱いくちづけして LOVE ME DO!
あなたは特別
夢見るようにわたしに
誘いかけて
熱い腕でわたし LOVE ME DO!
始まる予感
わたしだけを見つめて
抱きしめて LOVE ME DO!

今本当の愛を
今あなたに見たの
熱いくちづけして LOVE ME DO!
もっと火を点けて
壊れるほどわたしを掴まえてよ
熱い愛で強く LOVE ME DO!
離さないで
今あなたのすべてを感じさせて
熱い腕でわたし LOVE ME DO!
始まる予感

わたしだけを見つめて
抱きしめて LOVE ME DO!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Sapphires' song "Come On And Love Me" is all about a woman's desire for true and passionate love. She sings about how she won't be seduced by borrowed words or glass beads and that her heart desires a love that's real and passionate. She's had experiences with love that didn't satisfy her heart, but she found what she was looking for in the arms of the person she's singing to. She wants him to love her relentlessly and without hesitation, even if it means that she may get hurt along the way. She compares her love to celluloid, fragile and brittle, and contrasts it to the kind of love that she sees everywhere - love that's all show and no substance.

The woman acknowledges that adventure is always a risk, but it's one that she's willing to take if it leads to true love. The lyrics paint a picture of a woman who knows what she wants and isn't afraid to go after it. She's ready to take the plunge with the person she's singing to, and she's not looking back. The passion that she feels for him is evident in the way she sings, and she's unapologetic about wanting more.

Overall, "Come On And Love Me" is a song about a woman who wants a real and passionate love with all its triumphs and its risks. It's a song that celebrates love that's worth fighting for and embracing, regardless of the outcome.

Line by Line Meaning

欲しいのはダイヤモンド
I want a diamond, not a glass ball.

硝子玉じゃない
I don't want a glass ball.

借り物の言葉じゃわたし
I won't be swayed by borrowed words.

口説けやしないわ
I won't be won over that easily.

あやふやは嫌いだから
I dislike vagueness.

捨てた恋もある
I've had my fair share of failed relationships.

でも今夜あなたの宇宙
But tonight, your universe has embraced me.

わたしを抱いた
You held me close.

熱いくちづけして LOVE ME DO!
Give me a passionate kiss, love me do!

もっと火を点けて
Ignite the flames of passion even more.

壊れるほどわたしを掴まえてよ
Hold me tight until I nearly break.