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What Is Love?
Ayọ Lyrics


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"I love you" is so easy to say
But so many times it doesn't mean a thing
"I love you" could be everything
As long as we don't know what love is
I think love is not in what we say, love is in what we do
And when we say we love we've got something to prove

What is love? (*4)

I think love is nothing but the truth
Something inside of me, something inside of you
Love is faith and loyalty
Love is sharing, love is to believe
I think that is what love could be
And so much more 'cause love is deep, love is deep

What is love? (*4)

I think love can be bold, love can be bear
Love can make you happy and love can make you sad
Love can break your heart and love can hear your soul
(*2)
Love can die , Love can grow

Overall Meaning

In Ayo's song "What is Love?", the lyrics explore the complexity of the concept of "love". The song highlights how people often say "I love you" with ease, but rarely do those words hold true and mean something deep. The lines "I think love is not in what we say, love is in what we do" implies that love is more about the actions we take towards someone rather than just empty words. The act of loving someone involves proving it through one's actions, not simply professing it.


The chorus asks the recurring question "What is love?" to hammer home the idea that love is intangible and indescribable. Ayo suggests that love is nothing but the truth and something that exists within an individual, between the two of them. Love is faithfulness, trust, sharing, and belief. In essence, she believes that love is deep and complex, and truly comprehending it is something that may be unattainable. Love can be both happy and sad, it can break your heart and heal your soul.


Overall, the song encourages listeners to ponder the different types of love that are present in life and to determine for themselves what it constitutes. It highlights that having a deep understanding of love is essential, and that one's actions towards the person they love are far more essential than just saying the words.


Line by Line Meaning

"I love you" is so easy to say
We frequently and effortlessly declare our love.


But so many times it doesn't mean a thing
More often than not, we don't actually signify what we say.


"I love you" could be everything
The words carry the potential to represent a range of emotions.


As long as we don't know what love is
However, that potential is unrealized in the absence of an understanding of real love.


I think love is not in what we say, love is in what we do
Love is not only expressed through words, but through concrete actions.


And when we say we love we've got something to prove
Our affirmation of love requires us to back it up with action.


What is love? (*4)
Repeated inquiry into the elusive nature of love.


I think love is nothing but the truth
Love is synonymous with authenticity and honesty.


Something inside of me, something inside of you
Love is an intrinsic quality that exists within every individual.


Love is faith and loyalty
Besides being truthful, love demands dedication and fidelity.


Love is sharing, love is to believe
Love requires a selfless desire to share experiences and beliefs with another person.


I think that is what love could be
Perhaps, these are some of the essential aspects that comprise love.


And so much more 'cause love is deep, love is deep
However, there are numerous other deeper and profound dimensions to love.


I think love can be bold, love can be bear
Love is capable of having a range of emotions, spanning from courage to vulnerability.


Love can make you happy and love can make you sad
Love's effects on individuals are diverse, encompassing both joy and sorrow.


Love can break your heart and love can hear your soul
Love has the ability to cause immense pain but also to deeply connect spiritually.


Love can die , Love can grow
Love is fluctuating: it can both wither away and experience growth.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOY OGUNMAKIN

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Comments from YouTube:

@kdevonraine

I love this song so much!

@fololoo

Years after, this song is still one of my fav' ever ☆

@user-ri4uv2db5q

❤🎉 thank you for your beautiful songs... helps to connecting with knowing ourselves and finding a way to define express the gratitude and appreciation in our lives...

@kevinbouboune6156

2019 & always my favourite song 💯

@mustazzouzi7303

Best African singer I enjoyed her songs from 2008 to 2019 wonderful I hope you will continue

@adrianaolteanu7052

this song make me cry !

@ddeluxe20091

My jam. Lobe your songs Ayo.

@firetwin23

i wonder how a duet with alicia keys or adelle would sound like with this woman....she tops them in my books wow

@garavisokak1999

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@meherkahla6601

Trop d'art

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