Overall about difficult moments of disappointment and vulnerability. Having hope and longing, while remaining optimistic for the future. Encourages the belief that with each new morning there is a chance for things to improve.
The chorus offers a glimmer of optimism and a chance at a resolution and redemption in the future.
Captures the rollercoaster of emotions of feeling lost while loving someone who is not there for you, feeling let down and abandoned while waiting for a lover. Lost with no direction, "Now I'm up in the air with the rain in my hair, Nowhere to go, I can go anywhere"
The bridge shows signs of longing and a plea for companionship. The Lyrics express a desire for authentic connection and the importance of Loving someone just as they are. "Just in passing, I'm not asking. That you be anyone but you”
Two young hearts lost in love they vow to stay,
Running wild they believe they've found a way
Filled with hope
She's the dream, she understands you
Now this time he'll hold on, she'll never leave him
They'll never let go 'cause...
Once you love somebody, (once you love)
There's no turning back (turning back)
It can burn forever, it can haunt you, haunt you in the night
How can lovers just turn and walk away
Loneliness is an edge that cuts both ways
So easy to fall
So hard to get over
Once you love somebody, (once you love)
There's no turning back (turning back)
It can burn forever, it can haunt you, haunt you in the night
So easy to fall, so hard to get over
Once you love somebody, (once you love)
There's no turning back (turning back)
It can burn forever, it can haunt you, haunt you in the night
(Once you love somebody), once you love
(they can break your heart), no no no
It can burn forever, letting go, that's the hardest part
Running wild they believe they've found a way
Filled with hope
She's the dream, she understands you
Now this time he'll hold on, she'll never leave him
They'll never let go 'cause...
Once you love somebody, (once you love)
There's no turning back (turning back)
It can burn forever, it can haunt you, haunt you in the night
How can lovers just turn and walk away
Loneliness is an edge that cuts both ways
So easy to fall
So hard to get over
Once you love somebody, (once you love)
There's no turning back (turning back)
It can burn forever, it can haunt you, haunt you in the night
So easy to fall, so hard to get over
Once you love somebody, (once you love)
There's no turning back (turning back)
It can burn forever, it can haunt you, haunt you in the night
(Once you love somebody), once you love
(they can break your heart), no no no
It can burn forever, letting go, that's the hardest part
Lyrics submitted by Journeyrocks1109
Once You Love Somebody Lyrics as written by Stephen Ray Perry Neal J. Schon
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Hipgnosis Songs Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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