When You Tell Me That You Love Me
Westlife Lyrics


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I want to call the stars
Down from the sky
I want to live a day
That never dies
I want to change the world
Only for you
All the impossible
I want to do

I want to hold you close
Under the rain
I want to kiss your smile
And feel the pain
I know what's beautiful
Looking at you
In a world of lies
You are the truth

And baby
Every time you touch me
I become a hero
I'll make you safe
No matter where you are
And give you
Everything you ask for
Nothing is above me
I'm shining like a candle in the dark
When you tell me that you love me

I want to make you see
Just what I was
Show you the loneliness
And what it does
You walked into my life
To stop my tears
Everything's easy now
I have you here

And baby
Every time you touch me
I become a hero
I'll make you safe
No matter where you are
And give you
Everything you ask for
Nothing is above me
I'm shining like a candle in the dark
When you tell me that you love me

In a world without you
I would always hunger
All I need is your love to make me stronger

And baby
Every time you touch me
I become a hero
I'll make you safe
No matter where you are
And give you
Everything you ask for
Nothing is above me
I'm shining like a candle in the dark
When you tell me that you love me





You love me
When you tell me that you love me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "When You Tell Me That You Love Me" by Westlife and Diana Ross reveal a deep desire and devotion to the person being sung to. The singer yearns to accomplish the impossible and change the world for the one they love. The imagery of calling down the stars and living a timeless day underscores the magnitude of this love. The singer also desires to protect and provide for their loved one, and to show them that they are the truth in a world of lies.


Throughout the song, the singer emphasizes the transformative power of their loved one's touch. They become a hero and feel empowered to make their loved one's world safe and full of everything they desire. The singer also reveals vulnerability, stating that without their loved one, they would always hunger. The chorus of the song emphasizes the singer's shining, bright love when they are told that they are loved in return.


Overall, the lyrics of "When You Tell Me That You Love Me" are a declaration of love and devotion. They convey a deep desire to protect and provide for the subject of the song, and highlight the transformative power of love.


Line by Line Meaning

I want to call the stars Down from the sky
I want to do the impossible, even beyond the reach of the stars and bring you everything you desire.


I want to live a day That never dies
I want to make everyday so exceptional that it would never be forgotten.


I want to change the world Only for you All the impossible I want to do
I want to change the world, but only for you, and I want to accomplish even the impossible for you.


I want to hold you close Under the rain
I want to be with you, under any weather, by holding you tightly in my arms.


I want to kiss your smile And feel the pain I know what's beautiful Looking at you
I want to make you happy by kissing your smile, and even if there's pain, I know just looking at you is beautiful.


In a world of lies You are the truth
Although the world may be full of deception, you are the truth and honesty that I need in my life.


And baby Every time you touch me I become a hero I'll make you safe No matter where you are And give you Everything you ask for Nothing is above me I'm shining like a candle in the dark When you tell me that you love me
Every time you touch me, my world becomes brighter and I will be your hero, protecting and providing you with everything you ask for, with nothing above me. I am shining, like a candle in the dark, when you express your love for me.


I want to make you see Just what I was Show you the loneliness And what it does
I want to show you who I truly am, including my past loneliness that has made me who I am today.


You walked into my life To stop my tears Everything's easy now I have you here
You have come into my life and stopped my tears, now that I have you by my side, everything is easier to bear.


In a world without you I would always hunger All I need is your love to make me stronger
Without you, I will always be unsatisfied and hungry for more, but with your love, I can become stronger and more content.


You love me When you tell me that you love me
When you say 'I love you,' it's the most meaningful thing in the world to me, and it makes me feel incredibly loved.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Albert Hammond, John Bettis

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@choog96

I wanna call the stars, down from the sky
I wanna live a day, that never dies
I wanna change the world, only for you
All the impossible, I wanna do
I wanna hold you close, under the rain
I wanna kiss your smile, and feel the pain
I know what's beautiful, looking at you
In a world of lies, you are the truth

And baby, everytime you touch me
I become a hero
I'll make you safe, no matter where you are
And bring you, everything you ask for
Nothing is above me
I'm shining like a candle in the dark
When you tell me that you love me

I wanna make you see, just what I was

Show you the loneliness, and what it does
You walked into my life, to stop my tears
Everything's easy now, I have you here
And baby, everytime you touch me
I become a hero
I'll make you safe, no matter where you are
And bring you, everything you ask for
Nothing is above me

I'm shining like a candle in the dark
When you tell me that you love me

In a world without you, I would always hunger
All I need is your love to make me stronger
And baby, everytime you touch me
I become a hero
I'll make you safe, no matter where you are

And bring you, everything you ask for
Nothing is above me
I'm shining like a candle in the dark
When you tell me that you love me
You love me
When you tell me that you love me



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8th February, 2024 😊😂🎉

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Feb 12🥰

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13 Feb 2024 ❤

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@JienHan

love this song since I was child till 2024 ❤️❤️ Happy Valentine's day everyone

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Who's here in 2024 March ❤️

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Me 🙋‍♀️

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