love ain't
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[Tonedeff]
Love ain't for the faint of heart
Start Training, this game is hard
And arduous, you're gonna play in the dark
like when it rains in the park
You're hardly conscious of the stains and
scars, enabling your partly clouded
logic
To pay to impart bliss with arrangements of
chocolates
Now, you're working yourself out the same as
when you strain with a nautilus
And you're willing to embrace pain facing
sustained negative consequence
If nothing you say when in love is embedded
with common sense
Then, do you really regret when you've
shredded your promises?
Now, I've tested the waters, kid. Sipped it;
rippled the pond a bit
Visits have been abolished, and this shit's
killing my confidence
Is this filling your conscience when distance
is an accomplishment?
If you miss chicks when they're around, the
phrase
Let's quit isn't an option
You best fix whatever's wrong and just move on
and get on with it
Cause, You'll catch bigger fish in the sea if
you manage not to drown in it
It's sad, but proud or not, most your
standards go down a notch
When loneliness drinks at the bar you set too
high
Cause, It isn't really my time, is it?
Shit...I just found the watch
But hearing the bell toll for me twice a day,
has me fearing my grandfather clock
And I can't die without trying. My hands tied
in knots
Knowing that I'll never learn to brave the
waves if I stand by the docks
Love is hampered by thought, if you can handle
the prospect of
Death - it's as massive a shock. And To
intellects, it's a fuckin' smack in
the crotch
It's a cancer that rots your soul, tosses
demons off of the road
Just use caution and know, that, love ain't
nothing but a loss of control
Off then, we go

[Chorus]
[Deacon the Villian]
Love'll have you nervous, doing stupid shit on
purpose
brain out of service, words slurred when you
blurt shit
studderin', utterin' nonsensical shit in your
verses
feeling like a shirtless, 4-breasted woman in
a circus
furtherly trying to gap an unfillable void
because of parents never transferring that
unbillical joy
so girls create a false world of filling on
boys
exploited, guys playing with her heart like
her feelings are toys
but when you have it.. there's nothing like
it, you get excited
seeking those who provide it, on phones
talking to psychics
some fear it... spend their entire lives
trying to fight it
living in a confusing Hayes, like they're
grooving to Isaac
it ain't the end of the rainbow with a
treasure chest and a map
it ain't easily learnable with definitions in
tact
it can ride your train of though and
demolitions your tracks
hittin' and bullwhippin you, leavin' them
slits in your back
but I've been a lucky one.. loving parents,
loving friends
but I still spend a lot of my life loving sin
but I ain't a genius on it, I can only pretend
cause over all it's an emotion I can not
comprehend.. it's love

[Chorus]
[Kno]
Love ain't the basis for action
In a nation of addicts pacing and waiting for
seconds of satisfaction
Where the word itself is only fashioned in
fits of passion
Hand in hand with animalistic orgasmic reaction
and the past isn't felt as a match made in hell
But rather its held as a latter day meld
Of common mistakes and nice intentions
But when false love retention is simply vice
invention
Its only right to mention the fights you get in
Nightly visions of these Tina and Ike revisions
So What's Love really Got To Do With It?
From prude women to stool pigeons in soup
kitchens
The truth isn't as eloquent so be intelligent
Getting caught out of your element just for
the hell of it's irrelevant
And that word'll fit like a glove if you don't
get right
Now live your life for the love or stop





[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Love Ain't" by CunninLynguists, featuring Tonedeff, Deacon the Villian, and Kno, explore the idea that love is a complex and difficult emotion to navigate. Each verse delves into different aspects of love, including its potential to cause pain and confusion, its importance despite its challenges, and its impact on individuals' lives. The chorus reiterates this idea, emphasizing that love is a loss of control and can cause people to act in strange or unpredictable ways.


Tonedeff's verse starts with the assertion that love is not for the faint of heart and that it requires training. He compares the experience of being in love to playing a difficult game in the dark, where players are hardly conscious of the stains and scars they accumulate along the way. He suggests that love often involves making promises that are difficult to keep and can lead to disappointment and regret.


Deacon the Villian's verse highlights the irrational and illogical nature of love, suggesting that it can cause people to behave in unpredictable ways. He explains that love can make people feel nervous and anxious, leading them to do stupid things on purpose. He suggests that love can feel like a void that needs to be filled, and that people often turn to relationships to find meaning and purpose. However, he also notes that love is not easily understood and can be difficult to comprehend.


Kno's verse examines love in the context of modern society, suggesting that it has become commodified and distorted. He asserts that love is not the basis for action in a world where people are addicted to instant gratification and seek out pleasure at all costs. He suggests that love has been reduced to a fleeting emotion, and that people often mistake infatuation for true love.


Overall, the lyrics of "Love Ain't" by CunninLynguists present a complex and nuanced view of love, emphasizing both its importance and its challenges. The song suggests that, while love can be difficult and painful, it is ultimately worth pursuing.


Line by Line Meaning

Love ain't for the faint of heart
Being in love is not easy, it requires strength and courage.


Start Training, this game is hard
You need to prepare yourself to be in love, as it is a difficult and challenging experience.


And arduous, you're gonna play in the dark
Love is a strenuous and challenging journey, where you may have to face difficult and uncertain situations.


like when it rains in the park
Just like how rain can make it difficult to see in the park, love can make it hard to see clearly at times.


You're hardly conscious of the stains and scars, enabling your partly clouded logic
Sometimes, the emotions and experiences that come with love can cloud your judgement and cause you to overlook the negative aspects of a relationship.


To pay to impart bliss with arrangements of chocolates
People often try to express their love through gifts and gestures meant to bring happiness and joy.


Now, you're working yourself out the same as when you strain with a nautilus
In the same way that working out can be physically challenging, love requires effort and struggle to maintain.


And you're willing to embrace pain facing sustained negative consequence
Even in difficult and painful situations, one may be willing to endure the pain if they are in love.


If nothing you say when in love is embedded with common sense
When in love, people may say or do things that don't make sense, because of the strong emotions they are feeling.


Then, do you really regret when you've shredded your promises?
When someone breaks their promises in the name of love, it may not seem like a mistake at the time, but later they may regret their actions.


Visits have been abolished, and this shit's killing my confidence
If distance and lack of communication are causing one partner to feel neglected or isolated, it can be damaging to their confidence and self-esteem.


Cause, You'll catch bigger fish in the sea if you manage not to drown in it
There are many opportunities for love in the world, and those who can overcome the challenges and struggles of love will be better prepared for the future.


It's sad, but proud or not, most your standards go down a notch
People may compromise their standards and values in order to find love, which can be a difficult and sometimes sad reality.


When loneliness drinks at the bar you set too high
Sometimes, when one is feeling lonely or isolated, they may lower their standards for love and relationships, even if they had higher expectations in the past.


Cause, It isn't really my time, is it? Shit...I just found the watch
The singer is reflecting on how they may have wasted time not pursuing love, but it is never too late to start.


But hearing the bell toll for me twice a day, has me fearing my grandfather clock
The artist is aware of the passage of time, and the fear of growing old without having experienced love can be unsettling.


Knowing that I'll never learn to brave the waves if I stand by the docks
One can only experience the ups and downs of love if they are willing to take risks and put themselves out there, rather than staying safe and avoiding vulnerability.


It's a cancer that rots your soul, tosses demons off of the road
In some cases, love can be harmful and damaging, causing one to experience emotional pain and turmoil.


Just use caution and know, that, love ain't nothing but a loss of control
Love can be unpredictable and uncontrollable, and one must be aware of the risks involved before falling in love.


Love'll have you nervous, doing stupid shit on purpose
Love can make people feel nervous and anxious, leading them to behave in irrational or impulsive ways.


brain out of service, words slurred when you blurt shit
The strong emotions that come with love can make it difficult for people to think clearly or express themselves coherently.


feeling like a shirtless, 4-breasted woman in a circus
The artist is expressing a sense of vulnerability and discomfort that can come with being in love and having their emotions on display for others to see.


furtherly trying to gap an unfillable void
People may seek out love as a way to fill an emotional void or alleviate feelings of loneliness or emptiness.


because of parents never transferring that unbillical joy
The artist suggests that a lack of love or emotional connection with parents can lead one to seek out love later in life.


it ain't the end of the rainbow with a treasure chest and a map
Love is not a simple or guaranteed journey with a clear destination or reward, despite the common romanticized imagery associated with it.


Nightly visions of these Tina and Ike revisions
The singer is referencing the abusive relationship between Tina Turner and Ike Turner, suggesting that love can be a source of pain and abuse.


So What's Love really Got To Do With It?
The singer is questioning the value and importance of love, considering the potential negatives and challenges that come with it.


And that word'll fit like a glove if you don't get right
If love is pursued recklessly or without care, it can be a source of damage and pain for those involved.


Now live your life for the love or stop
A call to action for those in pursuit of love, encouraging them to pursue it fully or to stop pursuing it altogether if it is not what they truly want or need in life.




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@benj533

[Verse 1: Tonedeff]
Love ain't for the faint of heart
Start training, this game is hard
And arduous, you're gonna play in the dark, like when it rains in the park
You're hardly conscious of the stains and scars, enabling your partly clouded logic
To pay to impart bliss with arrangements of chocolates
Now, you're working yourself out the same as when you strain' with a nautilus
And you're willing to embrace pain facing sustained negative consequence
If nothing you say when in love is embedded with common sense
Then, do you really regret when you've shredded your promises?
Now, I've tested the waters, kid. Sipped it; rippled the pond a bit
Visits have been abolished, and this shit's killing my confidence
Is this filling your conscience when distance is an accomplishment?
If you miss chicks when they're around, the phrase "Let's quit" isn't an option
You best fix whatever's wrong and just move on and get on with it
Cause, You'll catch bigger fish in the sea if you manage not to drown in it
It's sad, but proud or not, most your standards go down a notch
When loneliness drinks at the bar you set too high
Cause, It isn't really my time, is it? Shit, I just found the watch
But hearing the bell toll for me twice a day, has me fearing my grandfather clock
And I can't die without trying, my hands tied in knots
Knowing that I'll never learn to brave the waves if I stand by the docks
Love is hampered by thought, if you can handle the prospect of
Death - it's as massive a shock
And to intellects, it's a fuckin' smack in the crotch
It's a cancer that rots your soul, tosses demons off of the road
Just use caution and know, that, love ain't nothing but a loss of control
Off then, we go

[Hook]
Traces of love, long ago
That didn't work out
Traces of love, long ago
That didn't work out

[Verse 2: Deacon the Villian]
Love'll have you nervous, doing stupid shit on purpose
Brain out of service, words slurred when you blurt shit
Studderin', utterin' non-sensical shit in your verses
Feeling like a shirtless four-breasted woman in a circus
Furthurly trying to gap an unfillable void
Because of parents never transfering that unbillical joy
So girls create a false world of filling on boys
Exploited, guys playing with her heart like her feelings are toys
But when you have it, there's nothing like it, you get excited
Seeking those who provide it, on phones talking to psychics
Some fear it, spend their entire lives trying to fight it
Living in a confusing Hayes, like they're grooving to Isaac
It ain't the end of the rainbow with a treasure chest and a map
It ain't easily learnable with definitions in tact
It can ride your train of thought and demolition your tracks
Hittin' and bullwhippin you, leavin' them slits in your back
But I've been a lucky one, loving parents, loving friends
But I still spend alot of my life loving sin
But I ain't a genius on it, I can only pretend
Cause over all it's an emotion I cannot comprehend
It's love

[Hook]

[Verse 3: Kno]
Love ain't the basis for action
In a nation of addicts pacing and waiting for seconds of satisfaction
Where the word itself is only fashioned in fits of passion
Hand in hand with animalistic orgasmic reaction
And the past isn't felt as a match made in hell
But rather its held as a latter day meld
Of common mistakes and nice intentions
But when false love retention is simply vice invention
It's only right to mention the fights you get in
Nightly visions of these Tina and Ike revisions
So what's love really got to do with it?
From prude women to stool pidgeons in soup kitchens
The truth isn't as eloquent so be intelligent
Getting caught out of your element just for the hell of it's irrelevant
And that word'll fit like a glove if you don't get right
Now live your life for the love or stop



All comments from YouTube:

@f8twista

the first verse of this song is so deep no matter how fast he rhymes it. one of Tonedeff's best verses for sure

@chief5981

Foreal

@Arlo4848

The more hip-hop I listen to, the less labeling it becomes important. To me, it's not about mainstream vs. underground, it's about what's real and relevant vs. what's bullshit, and if you completely ignore a genre because of it's popularity or lack thereof, you will miss out on a lot of cool shit. Bottom line is, we who love this music can all spot The Truth when we hear it- even in the unlikely event you heard it on the radio... BIG RESPECT TO ALL THOSE WHO USE THE GIFT TO UPLIFT. One love.

@HIareUmad

this song keeps me coming back since 2004

@metdasunrise9647

Dito. To that year to be exact

@johnchute9482

brings me tears of.joy to see the positive comments and recognition of these guys talent !! rockin cunninlynguists since my early teen years and still going!

@TheOsz1

+John Chute ^

@chegadesuade

Tone's opening verse on this song is the best verse I've ever heard on any rap song. I don't care about the masses, it is the best rap verse ever, it's the reason I respect the genre.

@gully1983

Real talk bro!

@LaChainedeDjay

Since I discovered this masterpiece few years ago I can't appreciate hip hop the same way I always did. Flow, melody, lyrics, beat, smoothness, this song got all. Deep & classy.

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