“Love Me” is a song by Justin Bieber. It was released exclusively to iTunes as the first promotional single from his debut studio release, My World on October 26, 2009.
Background[]
Bieber originally stated that the third single from his debut album to be released exclusively on iTunes would be an acoustic remix of his lead single, "One Time", and that it would be released on October 27, 2009.[1] However plans were changed, and a week before the release, Bieber announced that a new song, "Love Me" would be released. It was released a day early on October 26. Bieber took to Twitter with his shock saying that he was surprised himself.
Sean Kingston originally recorded this song but was later given to Justin Bieber. They performed the song together at Y-100 Underground on February 6, 2010.
Composition and lyrical interpretation[]
The chorus interpolates the 1996 single “Lovefool” by the Swedish band The Cardigans.
Audio[]
Music video[]
The music video for "Love Me" was directed by Alfredo Flores with Bieber as co-director. It was released on August 2, 2010. Bieber said the video serves as a "tribute to his worldwide fans, thanking them for their support". The dominant scenes are made of up of live performances. Other scenes of the video feature behind-the-scenes footage such as; rehearsal sessions, fan meet and greets, making radio appearances, jokingly walking around with toilet paper sticking out of his pants, and scenes with friends and family. Bieber's mentor, Usher, also makes an appearance in the video.
The video also incorporates Bieber standing in front of a "simple [white] backdrop" dancing and "draw[ing] hearts in the air, presumably directed at his loving fanbase" relative to the songs theme, "Love Me". Bieber performed the song several times including at the new Microsoft Store grand opening in Mission Viejo, California, on the Fearless Tour, on his radio promotion tour and Jingle Ball Tour, and CBS' The Early Show as a part of their Super Bowl programming. He also performed it in an unaired segment of VH1's Pepsi Super Bowl Fan Jam, and at the 2010 Houston Rodeo with Selena Gomez.
Performances[]
Date | Event | City | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
October 29, 2009 | Microsoft Store Opening | Mission Viejo | |
November 6, 2009 | Kool Haus | Toronto | |
November 7, 2009 | WiLD 941 Last Damn Show | Tampa | |
November 12, 2009 | Rave/Eagles Club | Milwaukee | |
November 17, 2009 | My World Release Party | Universal City | |
November 23, 2009 | Fearless Tour opening | Wembley | |
November 24, 2009 | Manchester | ||
December 1, 2009 | 107.9 The End's Jingle Ball | Sacramento | |
December 4, 2009 | Johnjay and Rich's Strictly Tucson Phooson | Tucson | |
December 5, 2009 | Channel 955 concert | Detroit | |
December 6, 2009 | 101.3 KDWB's Jingle Ball | Saint Paul | |
December 9, 2009 | Q102's Jingle Ball | Sacramento | |
December 10, 2009 | Kiss 108's Jingle Ball | Lowell | |
December 11, 2009 | Z100's Jingle Ball All Access Lounge | New York City | |
Z100's Jingle Ball | |||
December 12, 2009 | B96 Jingle Bash | Rosemont | (featuring Sean Kingston) |
December 14, 2009 | Free concert at Citadel Outlets | Commerce | |
December 16, 2009 | Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel | Providence | |
December 17, 2009 | Star 94's Jingle Jam | Atlanta | |
December 18, 2009 | 104.1 KRBE Not So Silent Night | Houston | |
December 19, 2009 | Radio Disney Concert | Orlando | |
December 20, 2009 | 106.9 K-Hits Jingle Ball | Tulsa | |
December 21, 2009 | 98.7 AMP's Jingle Kringle | Detroit | Acoustic |
December 22, 2009 | Live @ Much | Toronto | |
January 9, 2010 | Atlantis Theatre | Bahamas | Acoustic |
January 17, 2010 | Science Museum | London | Acoustic |
Date | Event | City | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
February 4, 2010 | VH1's Pepsi Super Bowl Fan Jam | Miami | |
February 5, 2010 | The Early Show | Los Angeles | |
February 14, 2010 | Valentine's Day Special Concert | Hollywood | |
February 20, 2010 | Pop-Con | Uniondale | |
February 24, 2010 | Eiffel Tower | Paris | Acoustic |
March 5, 2010 | The Dome 53 | Berlin | Playback |
March 21, 2010 | Rodeo Houston | Houston | |
March 24, 2010 | Special Concert at Rosemont Theatre | Rosemont | |
March 25, 2010 | |||
April 11, 2010 | Walmart Soundcheck | New York City | |
April 21, 2010 | Duo Music Exchange | Tokyo | |
May 14, 2010 | Channel 933's Summer Kick Off Concert 2010 | San Diego | |
May 15, 2010 | 2010 Wango Tango | Los Angeles | |
June 5, 2010 | Fearless Tour opening | Foxborough | |
June 12, 2010 | Justin Bieber at Atlantis | Bahamas | |
November 30, 2010 | Showcase NRJ & Universal Mobile | Paris | Playback |
December 8, 2010 | Susquehanna Bank Center | Camden | Playback |
December 11, 2010 | B96 Jingle Bash | Chicago | Playback |
June 11, 2011 | Benefit concert for College Track | Saratoga |
Tour | Date | Performances |
---|---|---|
My World Tour | 2010-2011 (All dates) | 130 |
Lyrics[]
[Intro]
Oh whoa, oh whoa
It’s JB (JB)
[Verse 1]
My friends say I’m a fool to think
That you’re the one for me
I guess I’m just a sucker for love
‘Cause honestly the truth is that
You know I’m never leaving
‘Cause you’re my angel sent from above
[Pre-Chorus]
And baby you can do no wrong
My money is yours
Give you little more because I love ya, love ya
With me, girl, is where you belong
Just stay right here
I promise my dear, put nothing above ya, above ya
[Chorus]
Love me, love me, say that ya love me
Fool me, fool me, oh how you do me
Kiss me, kiss me, say that ya miss me
Tell me what I wanna hear, tell me you love me
Love me, love me, say that ya love me
Fool me, fool me, oh how ya do me
Kiss me, kiss me, say that ya miss me
Tell me what I wanna hear, tell me you love me
[Verse 2]
People try to tell me but I still refuse to listen
‘Cause they don’t get to spend time with you
A minute with you is worth more than
A thousand days without your love, oh your love
[Pre-Chorus]
And baby you can do no wrong
My money is yours
Give you little more because I love ya, love ya
With me, girl, is where you belong
Just stay right here
I promise my dear, put nothing above ya, above ya
[Chorus]
Love me, love me, say that ya love me
Fool me, fool me, oh how you do me
Kiss me, kiss me, say that ya miss me
Tell me what I wanna hear, tell me you love me
Love me, love me, say that ya love me
Fool me, fool me, oh how ya do me
Kiss me, kiss me, say that ya miss me
Tell me what I wanna hear, tell me you love me
[Bridge]
My heart is blind but I don’t care
‘Cause when I’m with you, everything else disappears
And every time I hold ya near
I never wanna let you go, oh
[Chorus]
Love me, love me, say that ya love me
Fool me, fool me, oh how you do me
Kiss me, kiss me, say that ya miss me
Tell me what I wanna hear, tell me you love me
Love me, love me, say that ya love me
Fool me, fool me, oh how ya do me
Kiss me, kiss me, say that ya miss me
Tell me what I wanna hear, tell me you love me
Credits[]
Credits adapted from Tidal.[2]
- Producer: Bill Malina / DJ Frank E
- Composer: Nina Persson / Peter Svensson
- Lyricist: Nina Persson / Peter Svensson
- Assistant Mixer: Giancarlo Lino
- Associated Performer: Bonnie McKee / Taylor Graves
- Asst. Recording Engineer: JP "The Specialist" Negrete / Paul Bailey
- Background Vocalist: Bonnie McKee / Taylor Graves
- Mixer: Dave Pensado / Jaycen-Joshua Fowler
- Recording Engineer: Bill Malina
- Studio Personnel: Bill Malina / Dave Pensado / Giancarlo Lino / JP "The Specialist" Negrete / Jaycen-Joshua Fowler / Paul Bailey
The single version has DJ Frank E's producer tag in the beginning.
Audio[]
Lyrics[]
[Intro]
Frank E baby
Oh whoa, oh whoa
It’s JB (JB)
[Verse 1]
My friends say I’m a fool to think
That you’re the one for me
I guess I’m just a sucker for love
‘Cause honestly the truth is that
You know I’m never leaving
‘Cause you’re my angel sent from above
[Pre-Chorus]
And baby you can do no wrong
My money is yours
Give you little more because I love ya, love ya
With me, girl, is where you belong
Just stay right here
I promise my dear, put nothing above ya, above ya
[Chorus]
Love me, love me, say that ya love me
Fool me, fool me, oh how you do me
Kiss me, kiss me, say that ya miss me
Tell me what I wanna hear, tell me you love me
Love me, love me, say that ya love me
Fool me, fool me, oh how ya do me
Kiss me, kiss me, say that ya miss me
Tell me what I wanna hear, tell me you love me
[Verse 2]
People try to tell me but I still refuse to listen
‘Cause they don’t get to spend time with you
A minute with you is worth more than
A thousand days without your love, oh your love
[Pre-Chorus]
And baby you can do no wrong
My money is yours
Give you little more because I love ya, love ya
With me, girl, is where you belong
Just stay right here
I promise my dear, put nothing above ya, above ya
[Chorus]
Love me, love me, say that ya love me
Fool me, fool me, oh how you do me
Kiss me, kiss me, say that ya miss me
Tell me what I wanna hear, tell me you love me
Love me, love me, say that ya love me
Fool me, fool me, oh how ya do me
Kiss me, kiss me, say that ya miss me
Tell me what I wanna hear, tell me you love me
[Bridge]
My heart is blind but I don’t care
‘Cause when I’m with you, everything else disappears
And every time I hold ya near
I never wanna let you go, oh
[Chorus]
Love me, love me, say that ya love me
Fool me, fool me, oh how you do me
Kiss me, kiss me, say that ya miss me
Tell me what I wanna hear, tell me you love me
Love me, love me, say that ya love me
Fool me, fool me, oh how ya do me
Kiss me, kiss me, say that ya miss me
Tell me what I wanna hear, tell me you love me
References[]
- ↑ Bieber, Justin (October 13, 2009). "so guess what? Im releasing 2 more tracks on ITUNES before MY WORLD on NOv 17th. ONE TIME Acoustic Remix Oct 27th and FAVORITE GIRL Nov 3rd". Twitter.
- ↑ Bieber, Justin. "Credits / My World / Justin Bieber – TIDAL". Tidal.