Love Me
The debarge Lyrics


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You know what?
You're such a perfect lover,
And baby you can do better with me,
But you stand by me like a soldier,
Sweet loving until,
That's right baby!
Set me up on a pedestal,
Still love me more,
It's a mystery why I'm so lucky,
I keep trying to figure it out!

[Chorus]
Tell me how can you love me so much, girl?
Put up with all of the crazy things that I do
How can you love me so much, baby?
I can always count on you.

I think you're trying to tame me,
Yes, you are!
But I don't think you gonna change me no,
The same,
I'm so unpredictable,
Your love is so unconditional for me.
I wanna know why!

Tell me how can you love me so much, girl?
Put up with all of the crazy things that I do
How can you love me so much, baby?
I can always count on you.

I recall so many days,
My selfish ways,
But you remained just as beautiful,
You never, ever change,
Your love is strong,
It goes on and on.

Girl, put your weights on my shoulders,
I'll carry, that's what good lovers do!
I'll have a, in pleasing for you,
Girl tonight, this is all about you.





[Chorus: x2]

Overall Meaning

In "Love Me" by DeBarge, the singer expresses bewilderment and gratitude for being loved so completely by their partner. The lyrics imply that the singer may not necessarily believe they deserve such love, questioning the reasons for it. The singer acknowledges their own flaws and unpredictability, suggesting that their partner is constantly trying to tame them. The singer seems to recognise that their partner's love is unconditional and remains with them no matter what they do. The chorus serves as a reminder to the singer that they can always count on their partner's love, despite any crazy or selfish behaviour.


Line by Line Meaning

You know what?
The singer is starting a conversation or expressing a thought.


You're such a perfect lover,
The singer believes the listener is an ideal partner.


And baby you can do better with me,
The singer believes they are a better match for the listener.


But you stand by me like a soldier,
The listener is loyal and committed to the artist like a soldier.


Sweet loving until,
The listener's love is kind and committed.


That's right baby!
The singer is confident in their praise for the listener.


Set me up on a pedestal,
The singer is complimenting the listener for putting them on a pedestal or praising them highly.


Still love me more,
The listener's love for the artist continues to grow.


It's a mystery why I'm so lucky,
The artist is surprised by their good fortune in finding such a wonderful partner.


I keep trying to figure it out!
The artist is attempting to understand and appreciate their good fortune.


Tell me how can you love me so much, girl?
The singer is asking the listener to explain why their love is so strong.


Put up with all of the crazy things that I do
The artist acknowledges their faults and mistakes, but is grateful for the listener's patience and understanding.


How can you love me so much, baby?
The singer is amazed by the listener's love and devotion.


I can always count on you.
The singer trusts the listener and knows they can rely on them.


I think you're trying to tame me,
The singer believes the listener is attempting to control or influence them in some way.


Yes, you are!
The artist is emphasizing their belief in the listener's attempts to change them.


But I don't think you gonna change me no,
The artist feels resistant to change and may not believe they can be changed.


The same,
The singer intends to stay the same despite the listener's attempts to change them.


I'm so unpredictable,
The singer may be difficult to understand or predict.


Your love is so unconditional for me.
The artist is grateful for the listener's unconditional love.


I wanna know why!
The artist wants to understand the reason behind the listener's unconditional love.


I recall so many days,
The artist is reflecting on past memories or experiences.


My selfish ways,
The singer acknowledges that they have been selfish in the past.


But you remained just as beautiful,
The listener has remained beautiful despite the artist's past behavior or actions.


You never, ever change,
The listener has remained constant and supportive throughout the singer's changes.


Your love is strong,
The listener's love is powerful.


It goes on and on.
The listener's love continues endlessly.


Girl, put your weights on my shoulders,
The artist is offering to support and comfort the listener.


I'll carry, that's what good lovers do!
The artist is committed to carrying the listener's burdens and supporting them.


I'll have a, in pleasing for you,
The singer is willing to do things to make the listener happy or satisfied.


Girl tonight, this is all about you.
The singer wants to focus on making the listener happy and prioritizing their needs.


Chorus
The chorus repeats the same sentiments about the listener's love being unconditional and the artist being grateful for it.




Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BOBBY AVILA, IZZY AVILA, ELDRA DEBARGE, JAMES HARRIS III, TERRY LEWIS

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@Deikoka

You know you had me
With your sensuous charm
Yet you looked so alarmed as I walked on by
In awesome wonder you had to know why
I did not respond to carry on

Love me in a special way
What more can I say
Love me now
Love me in a special way
What more can I say
Love me now

Love me now, 'cause I'm special
Not the average kind who'd accept any line
That sounds good
So reach into your chain of thoughts
(Try to find something new)
Try to find something new
('Cause what worked for you)
'Cause what worked so well for you before
For me it just won't do

Love me in a special way
What more can I say
Love me now
Love me in a special way
What more can I say
Love me now
Love me now

So reach into your chain of thoughts
Try to find something new
What works so well for you before…



Had to add the words so I can follow along as I listen. A guy told me to listen to this song and think of him. πŸ€—



All comments from YouTube:

@rocscee6902

40 years later and this is still a hit!!!❀️

@bernfran1313

Yes, a song with meaning...love me in a special way...not screw me, not abuse me, not use me...just love me. Amen

@kerrypeay894

This song takes you back when life was so simple. Timeless!!

@gigijones276

Stevie Wonder on the harmonica just gave this song that extra classic boost. El De Barge's voice is just so unique. Love this song!!!!!

@johndoe6189

Stevie Wonder?

@kbjustme9291

This is such a beautiful song, the melody, words and harmonies were everything! Every time I listen to it, it just takes me back to the good old days. Such nostalgia πŸ₯° Miss their songs and groups like them who embodied the 80s fully

@breezecanada4038

I love this group, this song, and you

@jarrodbutts716

It's criminal that a song as epically good as this doesn't get more airplay. It. Just. Works.

@berrysweet2321

Gives me goosebumps every time I hear it πŸ₯°

@healthygirl14ify

They are so underrated. Bunny and El's voices are up their with some of the greatest voices that my ears have heard. Listen to the song dream. A couple of their songs bring tears to my eyes.

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