Answer Me My Love
Yearning for Love's Redemption: "Answer Me My Love" Explained
Lyrics
Answer me, oh my love
Expressing a plea for a response from the beloved.
Just what sin have I been guilty of
Questioning what wrongdoing led to the loss of love.
Tell me how I came to lose your love
Seeking an explanation for the reasons behind losing the affection.
Please, answer me sweetheart
Reiterating the request for a response, addressing the beloved with affection.
You were mine yesterday
Reflecting on a past time when the beloved belonged to the speaker.
I belived that love was here to stay
Expressing a belief in the enduring nature of love.
Will you tell me where I've gone astray
Asking for guidance on where the relationship went wrong.
Please, answer me my love
Repeating the plea for a response with affectionate terms.
If you're happier without me
Expressing a willingness to accept the beloved's happiness even if it means separation.
I'll try not to care
Indicating a resolve to overcome personal feelings if the beloved is happier without the speaker.
But if you still care about me
Requesting the beloved to pay attention to the speaker's plea if there is still affection.
Please, listen to my prayer
Asking for the beloved to hear and consider the speaker's prayer.
You should know I've been blue
Acknowledging a period of sadness or depression.
Will you say that we can start anew
Suggesting a desire for a fresh start and a renewed relationship.
In my sorrow now I turn to you
Turning to the beloved in a time of sorrow for support.
Please, answer me my love
Repeating the plea for a response with affectionate terms.
If you're happier without me
Reiterating the acceptance of the beloved's happiness without the speaker.
I'll try not to care
Reaffirming the attempt to suppress personal emotions in response to the beloved's happiness.
But if you still care about me
Encouraging the beloved to consider the speaker's feelings if there is still care.
Please, listen to my prayer
Repeating the request for the beloved to listen to the speaker's prayer.
You should know I've been blue
Reiterating a state of emotional distress.
Will you say that we can start anew
Expressing hope for a new beginning.
In my sorrow now I turn to you
Repeating the act of turning to the beloved in times of sorrow.
Please, answer me my love
Reiterating the plea for a response with affectionate terms.
Answer me my love
Repeating the plea for an answer, possibly for emphasis.
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