Love Me Or Leave Me
Torme Mel Lyrics
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You won't believe me that I love you only
I'd rather be lonely than happy with somebody else
You might find the night time the right time for kissing
But night time is my time for just reminiscing
Regretting instead of forgetting with somebody else
There'll be no else unless that someone is you, you, you
I intend to be independently blue
I want your love but I don't want to borrow
I have it today and give back tomorrow
For my love is your love but there's no love for nobody else
The lyrics of Love Me Or Leave Me by Torme Mel is about a person who has strong feelings for someone but is not willing to settle for less. The singer tells their lover that they would rather be alone than be with someone else who cannot love them equally. The singer also emphasizes that they value their independence and would rather keep their own identity than completely surrender themselves to their love interest.
Furthermore, the lyrics suggest that time does not necessarily equate to intimacy. While it may be considered a romantic time of day, the singer sees night time as a moment to reminisce, and not necessarily a time for physical affection. The singer even admits to having regrets about past experiences, but it is a necessary step in processing their emotions.
In the end, the singer desires the person they love to reciprocate the same feelings. Their love is genuine, but it is not something that can be shared with anyone else. The singer recognizes that true love is found in being mutually exclusive and believes that if their love interest does not feel the same way, they would rather be alone.
Line by Line Meaning
Love me or leave me and let me be lonely
If you don't truly love me, then it's better for me to be alone.
You won't believe me that I love you only
I know it's hard to believe, but I really only love you.
I'd rather be lonely than happy with somebody else
I'm only interested in being with you. If I can't have you, then I'd rather be alone than with someone else.
You might find the night time the right time for kissing
You may think that nighttime is the best time for romance and intimacy.
But night time is my time for just reminiscing
However, for me, nighttime is a time for reflection and dwelling on the past.
Regretting instead of forgetting with somebody else
If I were with someone else, I wouldn't be able to forget my past regrets and mistakes.
There'll be no else unless that someone is you, you, you
I won't be with anyone else unless it's you I'm with.
I intend to be independently blue
I plan on being content being by myself, even if it means feeling sad.
I want your love but I don't want to borrow
I desire your genuine love and affection, not just a temporary fling.
I have it today and give back tomorrow
But even if I have your love today, I am uncertain about the future and may not be able to give it back in the same measure later on.
For my love is your love but there's no love for nobody else
I love you completely and wholly, and there's no one else who can compete with that.
Lyrics © DONALDSON PUBLISHING CO, TOBAGO MUSIC COMPANY, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Gus Kahn, Walter Donaldson
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