Don't Make Me Over
Embrace My Imperfections: A Plea from Dionne Warwick
Lyrics
Don't make me over
Expressing a plea not to change or alter the speaker.
Now that I'd do anything for you
Commitment to do anything for the person addressed.
Don't make me over
Reiteration of the request not to transform the speaker.
Now that you know how I adore you
Acknowledgment of the speaker's deep admiration for the addressee.
Don't pick on the things I say, the things I do
Asking not to criticize or scrutinize the speaker's words and actions.
Just love me with all my faults, that way that I love you
Advocating for unconditional love despite the speaker's flaws.
I'm begging you
An earnest plea, emphasizing the urgency of the request.
Don't make me over
Reiteration of the plea not to change the speaker, now with a sense of dependence.
Now that I can't make it without you
Expressing the inability to thrive or survive without the addressee.
Don't make me over
Repetition of the request not to alter the speaker.
I wouldn't change one thing about you
Declaring contentment with every aspect of the addressee.
Just take me inside your arms and hold me tight
Requesting affection and close embrace from the addressee.
And always be by my side, if I am wrong or right
Desiring unwavering support and companionship, regardless of right or wrong.
I'm begging you
Repetition of the earnest plea for acceptance and love.
Don't make me over
Continuation of the plea, emphasizing the importance of not changing.
Don't make me over
Reiteration of the plea for preservation of the speaker's essence.
Now that you've got me at your command
Acknowledging the addressee's control over the speaker's emotions.
Accept me for what I am
Requesting acceptance for who the speaker is.
Accept me for the things that I do
Asking for acknowledgment of the speaker's actions.
Accept me for what I am
Repetition of the plea for acceptance of the speaker's essence.
Accept me for the things that I do
Reiteration of the request for acknowledgment of the speaker's actions.
Now that I can't make it without you
Emphasizing dependency on the addressee for survival.
I wouldn't change one thing about you
Affirmation of satisfaction with the addressee, unchanged.
Just take me inside your arms and hold me tight
Repetition of the desire for closeness and tight embrace.
And always be by my side, if I am wrong or right
Stressing the need for constant support, regardless of circumstances.
I'm begging you
Repetition of the urgent plea for acceptance and love.
Don't make me over
Restating the plea not to alter the speaker's identity.
Don't make me over
Reiteration of the plea for preservation of the speaker's essence.
Now that you've got me at your command
Acknowledging the addressee's control over the speaker's emotions.
Accept me for what I am
Requesting acceptance for who the speaker is.
Accept me for the things that I do
Asking for acknowledgment of the speaker's actions.
Accept me for what I am
Repetition of the plea for acceptance of the speaker's essence.
Accept me for the things that I do
Reiteration of the request for acknowledgment of the speaker's actions.
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