Love Me Tender
Various Artists Lyrics


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Love me tender, love me sweet
Never let me go
You have made my life complete
And I love you so

Love me tender, love me true
All my dreams fulfill
For my darlin', I love you
And I always will

Love me tender, love me long
Take me to your heart
For it's there that I belong
And we'll never part

Love me tender, love me true
All my dreams fulfill




For my darlin', I love you
And I always will

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Love Me Tender" by Elvis Presley convey a deep sense of vulnerability, devotion and love. The first verse presents the plea of the singer to his lover to always be by his side and never let him go. He feels fulfilled by the presence of his lover in his life and confesses his unconditional love in the last line of the verse.


In the second verse, the singer dreams of a perfect life with his "darlin'" and hopes that their love is true and not a mere infatuation. He is ready to devote himself completely to his lover if their relationship is based on genuine affection. The third verse talks about how the singer wants his lover to take him to her heart and keep him there forever. He feels loved and cherished by her and hopes that they never have to part ways.


The overall message of the song is that love is not just a fleeting emotion, but something that lasts for eternity. Through the timeless lyrics, the singer expresses the depth of his emotions and his hope that his love will always be reciprocated.


Line by Line Meaning

Love me tender, love me sweet
Show me affection with gentle kindness


Never let me go
Never let me leave your side


You have made my life complete
You are the missing piece in my life that has made it whole


And I love you so
I have an intense and unwavering love for you


Love me tender, love me true
Express your affection for me with genuine sincerity


All my dreams fulfill
Be the one to make all my aspirations come true


For my darlin', I love you
My beloved, I am in love with you


And I always will
This love will be eternal and unchanging


Love me tender, love me long
Love me with enduring patience and longevity


Take me to your heart
Fully accept me into your heart and life


For it's there that I belong
Being with you is my rightful and comfortable place


And we'll never part
Our love will keep us together always


Love me tender, love me true
Express your affection for me with genuine sincerity


All my dreams fulfill
Be the one to make all my aspirations come true


For my darlin', I love you
My beloved, I am in love with you


And I always will
This love will be eternal and unchanging




Writer(s): Vera Matson, Elvis Presley

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