When You Love Me
Embracing Authenticity: Finding Belonging and Freedom in 'When You Love Me'
Lyrics
Sometimes I feel like I never quite fit in
Sometimes, the speaker feels like she doesn't fully belong or fit in.
Like I'm always a little out of place
She often senses being a bit out of place in various situations.
It's hard to be everything to everyone
The challenge of meeting everyone's expectations is difficult for her.
There's so many roles I have to play
There are numerous roles she has to play in life, adding to the complexity.
Sometimes I'm just barely hanging on
At times, she's just barely managing to endure challenges.
Seems like I'm always fighting to be strong
She feels a constant struggle to exhibit strength in various situations.
To find somewhere that I belong
The search for a place where she truly belongs is ongoing.
When you love me every part of me feels
When the person loves her, every aspect of herself feels complete.
Like I'm right where I'm meant to be
Being loved makes her feel like she's in the right place.
When you touch me you reach through to
Through touch, the person connects with her innermost, authentic self.
My soul to the truest place in me
The touch reaches her soul, revealing her true essence.
Baby in your arms I'm free
In the arms of the loved one, she experiences freedom to be herself.
To just be a woman
This freedom allows her to embrace and express her womanhood.
I can't believe how beautiful I feel
The speaker is amazed at the beauty of the emotions she's experiencing.
There is nothing here to hide
She feels no need to hide anything; she's open and genuine.
I'm unafraid and so completely real
She is unafraid and authentically herself, feeling truly alive.
Oh and never more alive
Despite life's challenges, she feels more alive than ever.
This life can be so hard to understand
Life's complexities are hard to grasp, but the person's eyes understand her.
But your eyes oh they see me as I am
The loved one sees her for who she truly is.
And you take me as I am
Acceptance of her as she is becomes a significant aspect of their connection.
When you love me every part of me feels
Reiteration of the transformative impact of love on her sense of belonging.
Like I'm right where I'm meant to be
Feeling in the right place is a recurring theme when loved.
When you touch me you reach through to
Touch connects with her soul, revealing her true self once again.
My soul to the truest place in me
Similar to line 12, emphasizing the profound impact of touch on her.
Baby in your arms I'm free
Being in the loved one's arms allows her the freedom to be herself.
To just be a woman
Freedom to embrace and express her womanhood is highlighted again.
Baby hold me close never let me go
A plea to be held close and never let go, expressing a desire for security.
Never let me go
Repetition for emphasis on the importance of not letting go.
When you love me every part of me feels
Reiteration of the transformative impact of love on her sense of belonging.
Like I'm right where I'm meant to be
Feeling in the right place is a recurring theme when loved.
When you touch me you reach through to
Touch connects with her soul, revealing her true self once again.
My soul to the truest place in me
Similar to line 12, emphasizing the profound impact of touch on her.
Baby in your arms I'm free
Being in the loved one's arms allows her the freedom to be herself.
To just be a woman
Freedom to embrace and express her womanhood is highlighted again.
To just be a woman
Reiteration of the freedom to just be herself as a woman in the relationship.
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