Introduction
“Love Me for a Reason” is a 1974 pop single by American family music group The Osmonds. Originally written by Johnny Bristol, Wade Brown Jr., and David Jones Jr., the song was first recorded by Bristol for his debut solo album, Hang On in There Baby, released the same year. However, it was The Osmonds’ rendition that gained significant popularity, becoming their last top ten hit on the US Billboard Hot 100, where it reached number 10, and peaking at number two on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart.
In the UK, the song achieved even greater success, spending three weeks at number one on the UK Singles Chart in August 1974. The track was featured on their album Love Me for a Reason, released on November 2, 1974, which marked a return to pop-oriented material after a period of experimenting with rock music.
The song’s lyrics convey a plea for genuine love and emotional connection, emphasizing the desire to be loved for meaningful reasons rather than superficial attraction. This theme resonated with audiences, contributing to the song’s enduring appeal.
“Love Me for a Reason” has been covered by various artists, most notably by Irish boy band Boyzone in 1994, whose version also achieved significant chart success.
The Osmonds’ “Love Me for a Reason” remains a notable example of 1970s pop music, reflecting the group’s adaptability and the era’s musical trends.
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Lyrics: Love Me for a Reason
Girl, when you hold me
How you control me
You bend and you fold me
Any way you please
It must be easy for you
To love the things that you do
But just a pastime for you
I could never be
And I never know, girl
If I should stay or go
Cos the games that you play
Keep driving me away…
Don’t love me for fun, girl
Let me be the one, girl
Love me for a reason
Let the reason be love
Don’t love me for fun, girl
Let me be the one, girl
Love me for a reason
Let the reason be love
Kisses and caresses
Are only minor tests, babe
Of love turned to stresses
Between a woman and a man
So if love everlasting
Isn’t what you’re asking
I’ll have to pass, girl
I’m proud to take a stand
I can’t continue guessing
Because it’s only messing
With my pride, and my mind
So write down this time to time
Don’t love me for fun, girl
Let me be the one, girl
Love me for a reason
Let the reason be love
Don’t love me for fun, girl
Let me be the one, girl
Love me for a reason
Let the reason be love
I’m just a little old-fashioned
It takes more than a physical attraction
My initial reaction is
Honey give me a love
Not a fascimile of
Don’t love me for fun, girl
Let me be the one, girl
Love me for a reason
Let the reason be love
Don’t love me for fun, girl
Let me be the one, girl
Love me for a reason
Let the reason be love