See the full lyrics for Ravyn Lenae’s “Love Me Not.” Understand the song’s emotional conflict for your next karaoke night or singalong session.
The lyrics for Ravyn Lenae’s “Love Me Not” capture the intense push and pull of a complicated relationship. Lenae, known for her detailed songwriting, constructs a narrative perfect for listeners who connect with emotionally charged music. The lyrics immediately set a scene of urgent need and contradiction, with lines like “I need you right now, once I leave you I’m strung out” painting a picture of addiction to a person.
The chorus lays bare the central conflict, where the pain of seeing someone is outweighed by the difficulty of leaving them. The declaration “I don’t need you, but I miss you, come here” becomes a powerful, relatable mantra for anyone who has experienced ambivalence in love.
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The most defining section comes in the post-chorus, where Lenae modernizes the classic “he loves me, he loves me not” flower-plucking trope. This clever reference grounds the song’s theme in a universally understood game of chance and romantic uncertainty. The second verse deepens the sense of a cyclical, messy connection, mentioning a lost “connection” and a desire to “get back together.”
The bridge introduces a fleeting hope for resolution, questioning the stability of the entire situation. These lyrics provide a rich, emotional text for fans to absorb and sing along to, showcasing Lenae’s ability to translate complex feelings into compelling songwriting.
Produced by Spencer Stewart, Ely Rise, Dahi, Ritz Reynolds,Craig Balmoris
9 August 2024
1 song, 4 minutes
℗ 2024 Atlantic Recording Corporation
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
See, right now, I need you, I’ll meet you somewhere now
You up now, I see you, I get you, take care now
Slow down, be cool, I miss you, come here now
It’s yours now, keep it, I’ll hold out until now
I need you right now, once I leave you I’m strung out
If I get you, I’m slowly breaking down
[Chorus]
And, oh, it’s hard to see you, but I wish you were right here
Oh, it’s hard to leave you when I get you everywhere
All this time I’m thinking we could never be a pair
Oh, no, I don’t need you, but I miss you, come here
And, oh, it’s hard to see you, but I wish you were right here
Oh, it’s hard to leave you when I get you everywhere
All this time I’m thinking, I’m strong enough to sink it
Oh, no, I don’t need you, but I miss you, come here
[Post-Chorus]
He love me not, he loves me
He holds me tight, then lets me go
He love me not, he loves me
He holds me tight, then lets me go
[Verse 2]
Soon as you leave me, we always lose connection
It’s gettin’ messy, I fiend for your affection
Don’t loosen your grip got a hold on me
Now, forever, let’s get back together
[Pre-Chorus]
Lord, take it so far away
I pray that, God, we don’t break
I want you to take me up and down
And round and round again
[Chorus]
And, oh, it’s hard to see you, but I wish you were right here
Oh, it’s hard to leave you when I get you everywhere
All this time I’m thinking we could never be a pair
Oh, no, I don’t need you, but I miss you, come here
And, oh, it’s hard to see you, but I wish you were right here
Oh, it’s hard to leave you when I get you everywhere
All this time I’m thinking, I’m strong enough to sink it
Oh, no, I don’t need you, but I miss you, come here
[Post-Chorus]
He love me not, he loves me
He holds me tight, then lets me go
He love me not, he loves me
He holds me tight, then lets me go
He love me not, he loves me
He holds me tight, then lets me go
He love me not, he loves me
He holds me tight, then lets me go
[Bridge]
You’re gonna say that you’re sorry at the end of the night
Wake up in the morning, everything’s alright
At the end of the story, you’re holdin’ me tight
I don’t need to worry, am I out of my mind?
[Chorus]
And, oh, it’s hard to see you, but I wish you were right here (I’m losing my mind)
Oh, it’s hard to leave you when I get you everywhere
All this time I’m thinking, I’m strong enough to sink it
Oh, no, I don’t need you, but I miss you, come here
