Can’t love tender.

A spoken-word take on Love Me Tender...

Refrain

Some hearts just can't love tender
Some hearts just can't love long
Some soldiers can't surrender
Some men just can't love strong

Some voices can't be faithful
Some words just can't be true
Some live a thousand lifetimes
but can't say I love you



I thought I had a good man
turns out he's just a boy
I thought I was his lady
I was his wind-up toy
blindfolded to his weakness
I listened to his song
but like a serial killing
one strike, your heart's long gone.

(Refrain)


His nameless, faceless beauty
he kept all to himself
and like the meanest miser
hid that high on a shelf
one thing I'll say for this man
and don't misunderstand
he broke my heart to pieces
but never touched my hand.

(Refrain)

They say the high-stakes rollers
can be the nicest guys
at first, they're soft and gentle
but Satan in disguise
One thing I often wondered
that always stayed the same
was why, in conversation,
he never said my name?

I guess I should be grateful
that part was overlooked
this means my name's still written
in life's great holy book
young girls, this is my warning
don't tread where I passed through
I've tasted sweet perdition
don't you get lost there, too


(Refrain)

Author's Note

Catfishers are the absolute worst. Just sayin.

Reviews

[Lydia Shutter]

The person you think you are conversing with on line might not be that person at all. A man can be a woman and a woman can be a man and they can mesmerize with their words. Your words are lyrical as they tell the story. Too many are victims on line. Did you write music for your lyrics? They are wonderful. Lydi**

[adichie]

So true, Lydi. And to think that all this chipping and changing is just a means of drugging themselves on attention and adulation. Some are agoraphobes who never leave the house... since most things can be delivered now, they are only limited by their purse strings as to how insular a life they want to lead.

Makes me glad I have a life above ground.

Thanks so much for your supportive comment!!! :):)

Deb

[Ted Kniffen]

It is a song that is sung far too often and applies to both sexes...or all sexes depending on your outlook.
Reading it out loud can't help but lead to singing...although my version of the music may not work that well...kind of a bluesy thing going down.

Well done.

[Ted Kniffen]

Oh yeah, went to the drive-in to see Love Me Tender when it first came out.

[Nefertiti Virtudes Ahme..]

Ughh...wow. Wow. I wish you can hear the applause. Cause preachhhhhhhhhhh. Haha.

The third paragraph hit me like a ton of bricks. Literally got chills. Wow. Your choice of words are very descriptive and powerful.

Literally in love with “my names still written in life’s holy book”

Wow. This is amazing. Highest kudos!!

[adichie]

Hahaha! Yes, girl. Thank you!!

I am truly grateful for your comment. The one true God sees everything, and some of these loveless practitioners should realize they are on notice.

Bless you! 😇

Deb

[Lea Sheryn]

Sadly there are plenty of them out there.

[adichie]

So true, Lea. Love is all you need, and yet sometimes it feels as rare as plutonium.☺️☺️

[Lea Sheryn]

I agree. True Love is hard to find.

[Nearly Blonded]

ugh, i understand the feeling of being played all too well. your lyrics are not only beautiful but a great way to cope. your pen game is insane!

[adichie]

Thanks, NB!!! Means a lot!!! I feel just that little bit more confident and appreciated now! :):)read moreThanks, NB!!! Means a lot!!! I feel just that little bit more confident and appreciated now! :):)

Deb

[Jade]

This is a very good, well written write. I like these lyrics you have written

[adichie]

Why thank you, Brandie!!! Very nice to meet you. :):)

[cimmy wuv xxxooo]

Wow i loved the rhyme scheme and felt every single word. Its sad that people treat and use people this way.
Sometimes i dont think people have hearts. I loved that read. Dont let anyone treat u like that again,u know ur worth

[adichie]

Oh, thank you, cimmy!!! Yes, well, we’ll just chalk that one up in the mistakes column. :):)
read moreOh, thank you, cimmy!!! Yes, well, we’ll just chalk that one up in the mistakes column. :):)

Thank you for your beautiful,comment, straight from the heart.:):)

Adix

[cimmy wuv xxxooo]

Sounfs like an idea lol

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I really like that allusion to the soldiers not surrendering, and the men not being able to love strong.

very creative piece...made me think of my dad..that was his favorite Elvis Song...

j.

[adichie]

Ohhhh, I’m really glad this brought back a memory for you!!! I love the Elvis song, too, but woke up one morning with all of this in my pen.:):)

Thank you for the way you truly read, it’s very gratifying!!!

Adix

[John the Baptist]

A nicely rhymed cautionary tale here. Don't be fooled by appearances. The glitz is all superficial, and if you buy it, you will suffer.

[adichie]

Yes, John. That’s exactly where I was going with this piece. Thanks for a very perceptive read!!! :):)

Adix