Story Behind The Song
"Put Me in the Mood" unfolds like a scene from a romantic drama -- lights low, music soft, a quiet tension between two people who both want the same thing but don't quite understand each other yet. He shows up with flowers and charm, hoping for a night that ends his way. She's been down this road before and knows that real passion comes from sincerity. She takes control of the moment, setting a new tempo for love. The chorus becomes her declaration: if you want my love, you have to earn it through patience, tenderness, and presence. By the bridge, the emotion deepens -- she's not rejecting him; she's inviting him to rise to something real, to prove that he can love her like she's the only one.
Song Description
A playful yet empowering take on modern romance, told from a woman's point of view. She's being courted with the traditional gestures but she knows there's more on his mind. Rather than fall for surface charm, she draws the line with confidence, making it clear that love isn't about pressure or performance. The real spark comes from authenticity, tenderness, and effort that shows he truly cares. The song celebrates emotional connection over quick attraction, reminding listeners that setting boundaries can be as romantic as the chase itself.
| Song Length |
2:42 |
Genre |
Pop - General, Pop - Easy Listening |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Engaging, Amiable |
Subject |
Relationship, General |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
Verse 1:
You come to my house
With flowers and candy
You have these plans
For a dinner and a movie
If I could read your mind
I bet I could find
You have some other plans
When you bring me back home.
Chorus:
If you want my love
You gotta put me in the mood
Show me how much you love me
By the special things you do
If you want my love
You gotta put me in the mood
Tell me how much you need me
Simple things will never do.
Verse 2:
I don't think you understand
What turns a woman on
It only gets out of hand
When your come on too strong
I don't want you to be acting
Like you want to be a star
I just want you to be
The man that you are.
Repeat chorus
Bridge:
Prove to me that you love me
Like I'm the only one
How much you need me
Like I'm the only one.