Love Me Now (Melanie Amaro song)

Love Me Now is a song performed by Barbadian-American singer Melanie Amaro. It served as her debut single following her victory on the first season of The X Factor USA in 2011. The song was co-written by R. Kelly and produced by Rodney Jerkins.

The song was released digitally on December 22, 2011, immediately after Amaro was declared the winner of the competition. "Love Me Now" is a contemporary R&B ballad that showcases Amaro's vocal ability. Lyrically, the song centers around themes of urgency and commitment in a romantic relationship, urging a lover to fully embrace the present moment.

Upon release, "Love Me Now" debuted at number 82 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. While it did not achieve significant commercial success, the song is notable as the winning single from the inaugural season of The X Factor USA. It was also included on Amaro's self-titled debut album, which was released in 2012.