Love Me Tender
Tommy Edwards Lyrics
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Don't forget me ever
Just listen to my plea
Please don't stop loving me
You're in my dreams nightly
Don't take my love lightly
Begging on bended knee
Oh, when I lay me down to sleep
I pray the Lord your love I'll keep
If I should die before I wake
I'll come back for you
That's no mistake
Oh, I'll love you forever
Can't forget you ever
Our love was meant to be
Please don't stop loving me
I'll love you forever
Can't forget you ever
Our love was meant to be
Please don't stop loving me
Tommy Edwards's song, "Please Love Me Forever," is a plea to his lover to never forget him and always love him. The begging tone of the lyrics shows how desperately he wants to be loved and how important this love is to him. He begs on bended knees, showing the depth of his love and vulnerability. Edwards believes in their love and believes it was meant to be, begging his lover to never stop loving him.
The chorus repeats the phrase "Please don't stop loving me," emphasizing the importance of the love he desires. The second verse continues with his dreams of his lover and how he prays to keep her love while he sleeps. His love is shown to be eternal, stating that even if he were to die, he would come back for her.
This song's romantic lyrics and heartfelt message have made it a timeless classic. Edwards's soulful and emotional voice added to the appeal and popularity of the song, making it a chart-topping hit in the 1950s. The year of its release, it stayed on the charts for 19 weeks and made its way to the Top 10. It has since been covered by many other artists, including Sam Cooke, and has been a staple in many films, such as A Bronx Tale in 1993.
Line by Line Meaning
Please love me forever
I want you to love me for the rest of our lives together, without end.
Don't forget me ever
Please remember me and hold onto our memories, no matter what happens.
Just listen to my plea
I am pleading with you to hear me out and understand how important your love is to me.
Please don't stop loving me
I am afraid of losing your love, and am asking you not to ever let it go.
You're in my dreams nightly
I dream about you every night, and you occupy my thoughts and feelings always.
Don't take my love lightly
My love for you is not shallow or insincere, and I need you to recognize its depth and importance.
Begging on bended knee
I am humbling myself before you and asking you to take my love seriously.
Oh, when I lay me down to sleep
At the end of each day, I think of you and our love before I fall asleep.
I pray the Lord your love I'll keep
I am asking God to help me hold onto your love and keep it safe.
If I should die before I wake
Even if something were to happen to me, I would never stop loving you.
I'll come back for you
I believe that true love never truly dies, and that I will find a way to return to you even after death.
That's no mistake
My love for you, and the idea that we will be together again, is a truth that I hold onto with all my heart.
Oh, I'll love you forever
My love for you will never falter, no matter what obstacles we face or how much time passes.
Can't forget you ever
You will always be an important part of my life, and I will always remember and cherish you.
Our love was meant to be
I believe that our love is a special and unique connection that was meant to happen, and we are meant to be together.
Please don't stop loving me
My love for you is unwavering, and I need you to continue loving me just as much in return.
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Abkco Music Inc.
Written by: Johnnie Malone, Ollie Blanchard
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