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Ain't That A Lot Of Love
Simply Red Lyrics


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I know the desert can't hold all the love
That I feel in my heart for you, yea
If I could spread it out across the sea
I know my love would cork it up

Ain't that a lot of love for one heart to hold

If the bees only knew how sweet you are baby
They would seal up their honeycomb
If the birds could hear how sweet your voice is
They would tighten up the song

Ain't that a lot of love for one heart to hold

Your lips are so sweet, honey, you're my every need
You've got a smile so rare
A love like yours
I just can't compare

Ain't that a lot of love for one heart to hold
Ain't that a lot of love for one heart to hold

If the cook in the kitchen had a touch as hot as yours
They wouldn't need a fire
I can't think of a word that describes you better
Than the sight of her

Ain't that a lot of love for one heart to hold
Ain't that a lot of love for one heart to hold
One heart to hold
Ain't that a lot of love for one heart to hold

Ain't that a lot of love for one heart to hold, oh
Oh, that's a lot of love
Sure that's a lot of love for one heart to hold
For one heart to hold, oh hold

Ain't that a lot of love
Ain't that a lot of love for one heart to hold
Ain't that a lot of love
Ain't that a lot of love for one heart to hold

Overall Meaning

The song Ain't That A Lot Of Love by Simply Red is a beautiful expression of how much the singer loves the person they are addressing. The song begins with the singer speaking about how intense their feelings are for the person they love. They explain that if they could, they would spread their love out across the sea because there is simply too much of it for one heart to hold. The love the singer feels for this person is so strong that even the desert would not be able to contain it.


The second verse of the song talks about how the singer believes that if everybody could experience the sweetness of their loved one, the world would be a better place. The singer compares the sweetness of their loved one to that of honey and the sweetness of their voice to that of songbirds. They wonder if bees knew how sweet their loved one was, they would seal up their honeycombs. The tone of the song is joyful and the lyrics express the kind of love that is all-encompassing, joyful, and boundless.


The third verse appears to be addressed to the singer's lover directly, telling them how much they mean to them. The singer tells them how sweet their lips are and how they are their every need. They describe the person's smile as rare and acknowledge that they can't compare their love to anything else that exists. Overall, the song is a joyful celebration of love that is too big to contain within one person.


Line by Line Meaning

I know the desert can't hold all the love
My love for you is so immense that even the vastness of the desert cannot contain it


That I feel in my heart for you, yea
I feel this love in the depths of my heart, completely and genuinely


If I could spread it out across the sea
I wish I could share my love for you with the world and everyone else, even across the sea


I know my love would cork it up
My love would overwhelm the sea and be contained within it


Ain't that a lot of love for one heart to hold
It's almost overwhelming to think that one heart could contain such an immense love


If the bees only knew how sweet you are baby
Your sweetness is beyond measure, and not just to humans, but even to the bees who make honey


They would seal up their honeycomb
If the bees could fully appreciate your sweetness, they would somehow try to contain it within their honeycomb


If the birds could hear how sweet your voice is
Your voice is so sweet that even the birds, known for their musical skills, would be inspired by it


They would tighten up the song
Your voice could elevate their melodies and harmonies to higher heights


Your lips are so sweet, honey, you're my every need
In your kiss, I find everything I ever wanted or needed


You've got a smile so rare
Your smile is so unique and special that it's impossible to find anyone else like you


A love like yours
Your love is so rare and special that it's unparalleled and incomparable


I just can't compare
No one and nothing can compare to the love you give me


If the cook in the kitchen had a touch as hot as yours
Even if the best cook in the world could season a dish with as much care and attention as you give your touch, they couldn't match it


They wouldn't need a fire
Your touch is so hot that it could ignite a flame, making a stove irrelevant


I can't think of a word that describes you better
There's no language that can describe how amazing and unique you are


Than the sight of her
Just seeing you is enough to fill me with awe and wonder


Ain't that a lot of love for one heart to hold
It is incredible and overwhelming that my heart contains so much love for you


One heart to hold
Despite being just one heart, it is filled to the brim with love for you


Oh, that's a lot of love
My love for you is so immense that it's almost unfathomable


Sure that's a lot of love for one heart to hold
It's undeniable and unquestionable that my heart contains a massive amount of love for you


For one heart to hold, oh hold
It's amazing to think that one heart can contain such a huge and powerful emotion


Ain't that a lot of love
It's truly incredible how much love I feel for you


Ain't that a lot of love for one heart to hold
It's almost unbelievable that my heart is able to hold so much love for you




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: HOMER BANKS, WILLIA DEAN PARKER

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@reneethomas6201

OH! YES STILL GOT LOVE. I FEEL THAT
WAY ABOUT MY MAN. LADIES I KNOW
IT'S HARD BUT WE SOMETIMES HAVE
TO COOL WAY DOWN AND JUST BE UNDERSTANDING WITH THE MAN. BECAUSE I DON'T WANT TO BE LEFT
ALONG WITHOUT BEING ABLE TO SAY
I HAVE LOVED.

MISS RENEE CORDELIA KELLY
MISS UNIVERSE
MARCH 1, 2015



All comments from YouTube:

@SmartRobot-wc2fb

Definitely 1 of my favorite Simply Red tracks!

@donatorea5693

La mejor banda de los ultimos tiempos , mi favorita

@all37en

I was a U.S. Army soldier serving in Bad Kreuznach, Germany and I remember hearing this song for the first time in a nightclub called the Stereo Bar in Frankfurt! Oh my god....the memories! I hope the rest of you look back as fondly as I do on the GOOD OL' DAYS!

@JustLocal

My mother is 82 years young, she loves this band!

@katievidal

geniales... hagan lo que hagan, pop, dance, soul, blues... la calidad se nota demasiado... GRANDE SIMPLY RED ¡¡¡¡

@ThierryRocksTV

"Love and the Russian Winter" is one of the coolest album titles ever

@TheDiaz5000

Love this Song so much, straight Masterpiece! Thank you Simply Red!

@RomynaFloresCoutino

I freaking love this song! everybody should like Simply Red

@veronicagomezcalvo4001

Love Simply Red my whole life. Wonderful music!!!!

@ribeiroluidluid266

simply red é demais muito bom.

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