The woman in the song has been hurt before and seeks comfort in sleeping with more than one man without finding real love. The singer says to just pretend and lie that he is the only one she ever loved, but he’s older now and also looks for real love and not just sexual comfort. It’s a very sad song about the hurt and the lack of real love and commitment resulting in a longing for real lasting connection that is never satisfied. And they grow older and sadder. You gotta make yourself attractive and lovable and love and know yourself and your needs and wants, and cast your net so wide, meeting enough people that have similar interests to yours that you find that one that is “Happy to Give you Love” (Journey)
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The woman in the song has been hurt before and seeks comfort in sleeping with more than one man without finding real love. The singer says to just pretend and lie that he is the only one she ever loved, but he’s older now and also looks for real love and not just sexual comfort. It’s a very sad song about the hurt and the lack of real love and commitment resulting in a longing for real lasting connection that is never satisfied. And they grow older and sadder. You gotta make yourself attractive and lovable and love and know yourself and your needs and wants, and cast your net so wide, meeting enough people that have similar interests to yours that you find that one that is “Happy to Give you Love” (Journey)