Overall about difficult moments of disappointment and vulnerability. Having hope and longing, while remaining optimistic for the future. Encourages the belief that with each new morning there is a chance for things to improve.
The chorus offers a glimmer of optimism and a chance at a resolution and redemption in the future.
Captures the rollercoaster of emotions of feeling lost while loving someone who is not there for you, feeling let down and abandoned while waiting for a lover. Lost with no direction, "Now I'm up in the air with the rain in my hair, Nowhere to go, I can go anywhere"
The bridge shows signs of longing and a plea for companionship. The Lyrics express a desire for authentic connection and the importance of Loving someone just as they are. "Just in passing, I'm not asking. That you be anyone but you”
Do you really love your baby
Do you care
Do you really love your baby
Do you really really care
I really wanna know
Do you mean what you say
When you say that you love me, baby
Tell me now
If you're going away
Will she come back to find me playing?
Never
You're away on your love boat
Now do you love any other
Do you dare if the temptation is there?
How much do you dare?
Do you really love her?
Do you love her
Do you really love your baby
Do you love her
Now I know what it is
When you're touched by that lovely feeling
And if you're going away
If you need someone for sensual healing, all right
There comes a time when you hunger
And you hate being, being far away
What do you do when the temptation is there?
How much do you dare?
Do you really love your baby
Do you care?
Do you really love your baby
Do you love her
It's not easy to love someone
'Cause being free is a lot of fun
Do you know what you're gonna do
I've got me feeling, don't you ever lose
Do you love your baby
Do you love her
There comes a time when you hunger
And you hate being, being far away
What do you do when the temptation is there?
How much do you dare?
Do you really love your baby
Do you care?
Do you love her
Do you really love your baby
Do you really, really care?
Do you love her?
Do you love your baby
Do you love her
Do you love your baby
Do you care?
Do you care
Do you really love your baby
Do you really really care
I really wanna know
Do you mean what you say
When you say that you love me, baby
Tell me now
If you're going away
Will she come back to find me playing?
Never
You're away on your love boat
Now do you love any other
Do you dare if the temptation is there?
How much do you dare?
Do you really love her?
Do you love her
Do you really love your baby
Do you love her
Now I know what it is
When you're touched by that lovely feeling
And if you're going away
If you need someone for sensual healing, all right
There comes a time when you hunger
And you hate being, being far away
What do you do when the temptation is there?
How much do you dare?
Do you really love your baby
Do you care?
Do you really love your baby
Do you love her
It's not easy to love someone
'Cause being free is a lot of fun
Do you know what you're gonna do
I've got me feeling, don't you ever lose
Do you love your baby
Do you love her
There comes a time when you hunger
And you hate being, being far away
What do you do when the temptation is there?
How much do you dare?
Do you really love your baby
Do you care?
Do you love her
Do you really love your baby
Do you really, really care?
Do you love her?
Do you love your baby
Do you love her
Do you love your baby
Do you care?
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