Paloma
Will Taylor (UK) Lyrics
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You, don't hurt me babe
You, don't hurt me babe
Babe
Don't hurt me babe
You
Babe
Babe
Babe
Babe
Don't hurt me
Babe
Babe, you
Don't hurt me babe
Babe
(Babe) you, don't hurt me babe
Babe
Babe
You, don't hurt me babe
(Babe) but you needed, you wanted I could give you
Don't
You, don't hurt me babe
You, don't hurt me babe
You, don't hurt me babe
You, don't hurt me babe
Oh yeah the scream
Don't hurt me babe
Don't hurt me babe
If you gave me that chance
I would've been the woman you needed be to
But you needed
You want it, I could give it
You, don't hurt me babe
If you gave me that chance
I would've been the woman you
Been the woman you
Been the
Been the
Been, been, been, been, been (hey!)
Don't hurt me babe
Don't hurt me babe
Don't hurt me babe
Don't hurt me babe
Don't hurt me babe
If you gave me that chance
Hey!
The lyrics to Will Taylor (UK)’s song “Paloma” are repetitive, with “babe” being constantly repeated in every line. The singer is pleading with their lover not to hurt them, and recognizing that if given a chance, they could be the person their lover needs. The lyrics echo a sense of vulnerability and desperation, with the singer repeatedly begging for mercy and expressing a willingness to satisfy their lover’s desires in order to avoid being hurt.
Interpreting the lyrics, it’s clear that the singer has been hurt before and is afraid of being hurt again. They are willing to do whatever it takes to prevent that pain, even if it means completely submitting to their lover’s needs. The “scream” towards the end of the song emphasizes the desperation and intensity of the singer’s emotions, amplifying the gravity of the situation.
Overall, the lyrics to “Paloma” convey a sense of vulnerability and helplessness in the face of love. The singer’s desperate pleas for mercy and willingness to do anything to avoid being hurt resonate with anyone who has experienced the pain of heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
Babe
Addressing a loved one with a term of endearment.
You, don't hurt me babe
Expressing a desire for the loved one not to cause harm or pain.
Babe, babe
Repeating the term of endearment to emphasize affection.
Don't hurt me babe
Reiterating the plea for the loved one not to cause harm or pain.
Babe
Addressing the loved one with a term of endearment.
Babe
Repeating the term of endearment to emphasize affection.
Babe
Repeating the term of endearment to emphasize affection.
Babe
Repeating the term of endearment to emphasize affection.
Don't hurt me
Shortened version of the plea for the loved one not to cause harm or pain.
Babe
Addressing the loved one with a term of endearment.
Babe, you
Addressing the loved one specifically.
Don't hurt me babe
Reiterating the plea for the loved one not to cause harm or pain.
Babe
Addressing the loved one with a term of endearment.
Babe
Repeating the term of endearment to emphasize affection.
You, don't hurt me babe
Expressing a desire for the loved one not to cause harm or pain.
(Babe) but you needed, you wanted I could give you
Offering to meet the loved one's needs and desires.
Don't
Shortened version of the plea for the loved one not to cause harm or pain.
You, don't hurt me babe
Reiterating the plea for the loved one not to cause harm or pain.
You, don't hurt me babe
Reiterating the plea for the loved one not to cause harm or pain.
You, don't hurt me babe
Reiterating the plea for the loved one not to cause harm or pain.
Oh yeah the scream
Interjection expressing excitement or enthusiasm.
Don't hurt me babe
Reiterating the plea for the loved one not to cause harm or pain.
Don't hurt me babe
Reiterating the plea for the loved one not to cause harm or pain.
If you gave me that chance
Expressing a desire for an opportunity to prove oneself.
I would've been the woman you needed be to
Claiming the ability and willingness to fulfill the loved one's needs and desires.
But you needed
Acknowledging the loved one's requirements and expectations.
You want it, I could give it
Reiterating the offer to meet the loved one's needs and desires.
You, don't hurt me babe
Reiterating the plea for the loved one not to cause harm or pain.
If you gave me that chance
Expressing a desire for an opportunity to prove oneself.
I would've been the woman you
Claiming the ability and willingness to fulfill the loved one's needs and desires.
Been the woman you
Repeating the claim to be the person the loved one needs and wants.
Been the
Repeating the claim to be the person the loved one needs and wants.
Been the
Repeating the claim to be the person the loved one needs and wants.
Been, been, been, been, been (hey!)
Repeating the claim to be the person the loved one needs and wants with a playful and upbeat tone.
Don't hurt me babe
Reiterating the plea for the loved one not to cause harm or pain.
Don't hurt me babe
Reiterating the plea for the loved one not to cause harm or pain.
Don't hurt me babe
Reiterating the plea for the loved one not to cause harm or pain.
Don't hurt me babe
Reiterating the plea for the loved one not to cause harm or pain.
Don't hurt me babe
Reiterating the plea for the loved one not to cause harm or pain.
If you gave me that chance
Expressing a desire for an opportunity to prove oneself.
Hey!
Interjection expressing enthusiasm or encouragement.
Writer(s): William Taylor
Contributed by Aubrey E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Haroon Nawaz
Absolute Fire 🔥 😍
lielais88
Spacca de brutto
Daryl Featherstone
Banger
Nizar KHARBOUCHE
This track is underrated
Andreas Borchert
Bomb🔊🎶🎧😉👍
Paul Mcanelly
BOOOOOOOOM!
absta
Flex fm brought me here yes yes yes 🙌🏼
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Reminds of MARTIN IKIN & SAMMY PORTER - BACK TO FUNK
Bassline similarity is uncanny. Both are very strong tunes.