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”
I see you walkin' down the street now every day
You're pushin' by the people as you make your way
And you're walkin' proud now baby, you got your head held high
Want you to know that this whole world sees your heart cry
Oh, yeah now see, how hard you try
To make yourself believe
It's only love
It's only love
It's only love
It's only love
Maybe love shouldn't have to be so hard to take
Shouldn't have to feel that love until your poor heart breaks
And so why you tell yourself, you know there's no one else
Then it just ain't worth the waitin' anymore
Oh baby, don't you wonder
If there's such a thing
It's only love
It's only love
It's only love
It's only love
Oh, you better look in there, believe it
Even if it's too hard to
Yeah, someone who's been waiting
Oh baby, just for you, and love
It's only love
If I could I'd take you, baby, in my arms
I'll take away all love's blame and all love's scars
Maybe we could ride away 'til we get so far away
Then I couldn't see us coming back again
Well, there's something what you think of it
Then show me what you need
It's only love
It's only love
It's only love
It's only love
It's only love
It's only love
It's only love
It's only love
You're pushin' by the people as you make your way
And you're walkin' proud now baby, you got your head held high
Want you to know that this whole world sees your heart cry
Oh, yeah now see, how hard you try
To make yourself believe
It's only love
It's only love
It's only love
It's only love
Maybe love shouldn't have to be so hard to take
Shouldn't have to feel that love until your poor heart breaks
And so why you tell yourself, you know there's no one else
Then it just ain't worth the waitin' anymore
Oh baby, don't you wonder
If there's such a thing
It's only love
It's only love
It's only love
It's only love
Oh, you better look in there, believe it
Even if it's too hard to
Yeah, someone who's been waiting
Oh baby, just for you, and love
It's only love
If I could I'd take you, baby, in my arms
I'll take away all love's blame and all love's scars
Maybe we could ride away 'til we get so far away
Then I couldn't see us coming back again
Well, there's something what you think of it
Then show me what you need
It's only love
It's only love
It's only love
It's only love
It's only love
It's only love
It's only love
It's only love
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Only Love Lyrics as written by Kurt R. Neumann Samuel J. Llanas
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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