Discover the story of the song > Softly Softly – Sweetback

The lyrics of the song talk about a person who wants their romantic partner to show affection and care, even if it means hurting them. They want their partner to make them feel loved in both gentle and intense ways. The person is asking their partner to hurt them with care and passion, like they have hurt them before. The person also mentions that their love for their partner was formed when they held hands, and they want their partner to continue treating them with love and care.