Tell Me by 83 Babies (2024)

Tell me you love me, baby
Ooh, that's the sweetest sound
Tell me how much you need me
Make my world go 'round
Ain't no competition
No one can compare
Baby, I got this feeling
And I don't wanna share

We don't need permission, baby
We can just be free
Baby, I love it when you touch me
Baby, I love it when you hold me
Baby, I love it when we're loving
Baby, I love it, I love it, yeah

Just want you to hold me and never leave my side
Just hold me, baby, and tell me everything will be alright
Just want you to show me your love is always right
Just hold me, baby, and tell me everything will be alright

When she try to run, I bring her close
She say, "Big 3, you do the most"
I like when I be gone and then come home
That's when it's super soaked
When it's cold, I let her wear my coat
Backwoods, I let her roll my smoke
What we do, we let nobody know
Yeah, that's my lil' boo on the low
I put her in a baby Benz, nah, she can't ride a Honda Accord
All her friends be like, "Damn, girl, you spoiled"
Chanel bag, no Michael Kors
Kept you around while I got rich
'Cause you stayed down when I was poor
Them crackers had me pinned
They tried to nail a nigg* to the floor
I beat that lil' cat from the back
She say she can't take all of that (come here)
I gave lil' ma a half a Perc'
And now she tryna throw it back
Big 3, nah, I don't like to cap
Man, you know all I spit is facts (for real)
Then I went to the Gucci bag and I showed her a hundred racks
I know that blue lil' shawty mine
She like how I been on my grind
Been coppin' hella ice
Hoping hopefully I can freeze the time
I give you what you want
Even though I know you don't need a dime
Fresh out that puss* to a flight
I think of you while a nigg* flyin'

Just want you to hold me and never leave my side
Just hold me, baby, and tell me everything will be alright
Just want you to show me your love is always right
Just hold me, baby, and tell me everything will be alright

I get jealous and I worry
Only because I love you
You're the thing that keeps me going
When the skies are blue
Baby, I know I'm not perfect
But the love I have is true (ooh)
Baby, I love you, yeah

And we don't need permission, baby
We can just be free (we can just be free)
Baby, I love it when you touch me
Baby, I love it when you hold me
Baby, I love it when we're loving
Baby, I love it, I love it, yeah

Just want you to hold me and never leave my side
Just hold me, baby, and tell me everything will be alright
Just want you to show me your love is always right
Just hold me, baby, and tell me everything will be alright

Everything will be alright
Yeah

In the first verse of the song, the singer is yearning for love and validation from their partner. They desire to hear words of affection and assurance, wanting to feel valued and needed in the relationship. The lyrics convey a sense of exclusivity and possessiveness, with the singer expressing a reluctance to share their partner with anyone else. This could indicate a deep emotional connection and a desire for loyalty and commitment in the relationship.

The second verse highlights the singer's desire for intimacy and closeness with their partner. They find comfort and joy in physical touch and affection, emphasizing the importance of love and connection in their relationship. The repeated lines express a sense of happiness and fulfillment in their partner's presence, suggesting a strong bond and mutual affection between them. The singer desires reassurance and support from their partner, seeking solace and security in their love.

The following verse shifts to a more detailed description of the dynamics within the relationship. The singer expresses pride and admiration for their partner, showering them with material possessions and affection. There is a sense of protection and care expressed through gestures like letting their partner wear their coat and providing for their needs. The lyrics also touch upon moments of intimacy and passion, creating a picture of a deep and multifaceted connection between the two individuals.

Towards the end of the song, the lyrics reveal vulnerability and insecurity within the singer. Despite their outward displays of confidence and love, they admit to feeling jealous and worried in the relationship. This adds a layer of complexity and human emotion to the portrayal of love, showing that even strong feelings of love can be accompanied by fears and uncertainties. The repeated refrain of wanting to be held and reassured conveys a deep need for emotional support and comfort, highlighting the power of love to provide solace and reassurance in times of doubt or hardship.