In this song, Ariana and Abel trade verses and interchange lines with one another on the chorus. For Ariana these lyrics are far from the innocence she brought with her in 2013 with her album Yours Truly.
For Abel, these lyrics might even be considered mild, as he is known for being more than a little bit explicit with his sexual exploits.
Together the two strong voices combine to create this hit-song about aggressive loving backed by a minimal but rhythmic instrumental provided by Max Martin.
Love Me Harder
The Weeknd Ariana Grande Lyrics
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Then take my breath and never let it go
If you just let me invade your space
I'll take the pleasure, take away the pain
And if in the moment I bite my lip
Baby, in that moment, you'll know this
Is something bigger than us and beyond bliss
'Cause if you want to keep me, you gotta gotta gotta gotta gotta got to love me harder
And if you really need me, you gotta gotta gotta gotta gotta gotta got to love me harder
(Gotta love me harder)
Love me, love me, love me
Harder, harder, harder
I know your motives and you know mine
The ones that love me, I tend to leave behind
If you know about me and choose to stay
Then take this pleasure and take away the pain
And if in the moment you bite your lip
When I get you moaning you know it's real
Can you feel the pressure between your hips?
I'll make it feel like the first time
'Cause if you want to keep me, you gotta gotta gotta gotta gotta got to love me harder
(Imma love you harder)
And if you really need me, you gotta gotta gotta gotta gotta got to love me harder
(Love me harder)
Love me, love me, love me
Harder, harder, harder
Love me, love me, love me
Harder, harder, harder
So what do I do if I can't figure it out?
You got to try, try, try again
So what do I do if I can't figure it out?
I'm gonna leave, leave, again
'Cause if you want to keep me, you gotta gotta gotta gotta gotta got to love me harder
(I'll love you, love you, love you)
And if you really need me, you gotta gotta gotta gotta gotta gotta got to love me harder
(Love me, love me, baby)
'Cause if you want to keep me, you gotta gotta gotta gotta gotta got to love me harder
(Love me harder)
And if you really need me, you gotta gotta gotta gotta gotta gotta got to love me harder
(Imma love you harder)
Love me, love me, love me
Harder, harder, harder
(Love me, love me, baby)
Love me, love me, love me
(Just a little bit, just a little bit harder, babe)
Harder, harder, harder
The lyrics to The Weeknd and Ariana Grande's Love Me Harder are about asking for more from a partner in a relationship. The song explains that the singer needs to feel more from their significant other and cannot imagine being without them. The singer then asks the other person to love them harder, to take their breath away, and to invade their space entirely. They want their partner to take the pleasure away from them and take the pain that comes with it.
The lyrics then discuss the importance of trust in a relationship. The singer talks about how they know the motives of their partner and that they tend to leave those who love them behind. If someone knows about the singer and decides to stay with them, they will take pleasure away from them and take the pain associated with it. The song talks about the importance of communication in a relationship, and how the two lovers must work together to figure out problems as they arise.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me something, I need to know
Share with me a truth that is essential for me to understand
Then take my breath and never let it go
Engage me in such an impactful way that I am left breathless and forever changed by the experience
If you just let me invade your space
Allow me to enter your world and share in your experiences
I'll take the pleasure, take away the pain
I will strive to maximize the positive experiences and minimize the negative ones for both of us
And if in the moment I bite my lip
When I become overwhelmed with desire or emotion, you will see it in my body language
Baby, in that moment, you'll know this
You will understand the depth of my feelings through nonverbal cues
Is something bigger than us and beyond bliss
Our connection is indefinable and transcends mere happiness
Give me a reason to believe it
Provide me with evidence or reassurance that what we have is real
'Cause if you want to keep me, you gotta gotta gotta gotta gotta got to love me harder
In order to maintain this relationship, you must demonstrate a greater level of commitment and affection towards me
And if you really need me, you gotta gotta gotta gotta gotta gotta got to love me harder
If you desire my presence and support, you must show me that it is reciprocated with an intensified form of love
Love me, love me, love me
Express your love and devotion to me repeatedly and passionately
Harder, harder, harder
Push beyond your previous limits in demonstrating your affection and devotion to me
I know your motives and you know mine
We are aware of each other's underlying intentions and desires
The ones that love me, I tend to leave behind
I have a tendency to distance myself from those who express affection towards me
If you know about me and choose to stay
If you are aware of my flaws and still want to continue our relationship
Then take this pleasure and take away the pain
Help me to enjoy the positive and overcome the negative experiences in life
When I get you moaning you know it's real
When I am able to elicit a guttural, instinctive response from you, you will know that what we have is genuine
Can you feel the pressure between your hips?
Are you aware of the powerful physical sensations that are being created between us?
I'll make it feel like the first time
I will recapture the intense passion and excitement of our initial encounters
So what do I do if I can't figure it out?
What actions should I take if I am unable to understand or resolve a problem?
You got to try, try, try again
You must persistently attempt to solve the issue until you find a solution
I'm gonna leave, leave, again
If the problem remains unresolved, I will feel compelled to exit the relationship once again
(Imma love you harder)
I will demonstrate a more intense and profound love towards you
(Love me harder)
Express your love towards me with greater intensity and sincerity
(Just a little bit, just a little bit harder, babe)
Push beyond your previous limits in demonstrating your affection, even if it's just a little bit
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., SONGS MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: ABEL TESFAYE, AHMAD BALSHE, SAVAN KOTECHA, ALI PAYAMI, MARTIN KARL SANDBERG, PETER SVENSSON
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Love Me Harder (feat. The Weeknd)
Ariana Grande
Tell me something I need to know
Then take my breath and never let it go
If you just let me invade your space
I'll take the pleasure
Take it with the pain
And if in the moment I bite my lip
Baby, in that moment, you'll know this is
Something bigger than us and beyond bliss
Give me a reason to believe it
'Cause if you want to keep me
You gotta, gotta, gotta, gotta, got to love me harder
And if you really need me
You gotta, gotta, gotta, gotta, got to love me harder (love me harder)
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Love me, love me, love me
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Harder, harder, harder
I know your motives and you know mine
The ones that love me I tend to leave behind
If you know about me and choose to stay
Then take this pleasure and
Take it with the pain
And if in the moment you bite your lip
When I get you moaning you know it's real
Can you feel the pressure between your hips?
I'll make it feel like the first time
'Cause if you want to keep me
You gotta, gotta, gotta, gotta, got to love me harder (I'ma love you harder) (hey)
And if you really need me
You gotta, gotta, gotta, gotta, got to love me harder (love me, baby) (love me harder)
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Love me, love me, love me
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Harder, harder, harder (oh)
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Love me, love me, love me
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Harder, harder, harder (you gotta love me harder)
So what do I do if I can't figure it out? (Figure it out)
You got to try, try, try again, yeah (oh, whoa)
So what do I do if I can't figure it out? (Figure it out)
I'm gonna leave, leave, leave again
'Cause if you want to keep me (hey)
You gotta, gotta, gotta, gotta, got to love me harder (I'ma love you, love you, love)
And if you really need me (ooh)
You gotta, gotta, gotta, gotta, got to love me harder (gotta love me, baby)
'Cause if you want to keep me (hey)
You gotta, gotta, gotta, gotta, got to love me harder (love me harder, love me harder)
And if you really need me
You gotta, gotta, gotta, gotta, got to love me harder (I'ma do it, do it, do it)
I'ma love you harder, hey
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Love me, love me, love me (love me)
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Harder, harder, harder (boy, you gotta love me, love me, baby)
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Love me, love me, love me (just a little bit harder, harder, baby)
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Harder, harder, harder
@leonardomurguia3111
2014: Love me harder
2020: Off the table
2021: Save your tears remix
2023: Die for you remix
@ravindrapalsingh9031
Yup
@ttitanyxung2223
I was watching billboard news on save your tears and right under it was this song
@ttitanyxung2223
I love them together hehe
@ingridjayna3098
Yaaa
@566muthamizh2
Yaaa
@jangwoo5606
THIS HITS REALLY DIFFERENT WHEN YOU'RE NOT A CHILD ANYMORE
@luv4.sadiee
True
@abbi.jade.
ikr
@betablustudios254
SO FREAKING TRUE!