[Ariana Grande:]
Tell me something I need to know
Then take my breath and never let it go
If you just let me invade your space
I’ll take the pleasure, take it with the pain
And if in the moment I bite my lip
Baby, in that moment you’ll know this is
Something bigger than us and beyond bliss
Give me a reason to believe it
‘Cause if you want to keep me, you gotta, gotta, gotta, gotta, got to love me harder
And if you really need me, you gotta, gotta, gotta, gotta, got to love me harder
Baby, love me harder
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Love me, love me, love me
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Harder, harder, harder
[The Weeknd:]
I know your motives and you know mine
The ones that love me, I tend to leave behind
If you know about me and choose to stay
Then take this pleasure and take it with the pain
And if in the moment you bite your lip
When I get you moaning you know it’s real
Can you feel the pressure between your hips?
I’ll make it feel like the first time
[Ariana Grande {The Weeknd}:]
‘Cause if you want to keep me, you gotta, gotta, gotta, gotta, got to love me harder {I’mma love you harder}
And if you really need me, you gotta, gotta, gotta, gotta, got to love me harder (Love me, baby, love me) {love me harder}
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Love me, love me, love me
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Harder, harder, harder
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Love me, love me, love me
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Harder, harder, harder (You gotta love me harder)
[The Weeknd {Ariana Grande}:]
So what do I do if I can’t figure it out (figure it out)?
You got to try, try, try again, yeah
So what do I do if I can’t figure it out (figure it out)?
{I’m gonna leave, leave, leave again}
[Ariana Grande {The Weeknd}:]
‘Cause if you want to keep me, you gotta, gotta, gotta, gotta, got to love me harder {I’mma love you, love you, love you}
And if you really need me, you gotta, gotta, gotta, gotta, got to love me harder (Got to love me, baby)
‘Cause if you want to keep me, you gotta, gotta, gotta, gotta, got to love me harder (Love me harder, love me harder)
And if you really need me, you gotta, gotta, gotta, gotta, {I’ma do it, do it, do it} got to love me harder (I’mma love you harder)
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Love me, love me, love me
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Harder, harder, harder
(Boy, you gotta love me, love me, baby)
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Love me, love me, love me
(Just a little bit, harder, harder, baby)
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Harder, harder, harder
Exploring the Depths of Desire and Vulnerability
“Love Me Harder” by Ariana Grande featuring The Weeknd is a sensual, emotionally charged duet that delves into the complexities of love, desire, and emotional intensity. The lyrics revolve around the need for a partner to truly commit and give more in a relationship, both physically and emotionally. Ariana Grande and The Weeknd alternate between perspectives, each expressing their longing for a deeper connection and the courage to face vulnerability. The recurring phrase “love me harder” becomes a powerful plea for authenticity, urging their partners to transcend superficial affection and embrace a more passionate, honest love.
Song Credits
- Artist: Ariana Grande featuring The Weeknd
- Songwriters: Max Martin, Savan Kotecha, Peter Svensson, Ali Payami, Abel Tesfaye (The Weeknd), Ahmad Balshe (Belly)
- Release Year: 2014
- Label: Republic Records