Love The Way You Lie
1.5.0 Lyrics
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If I don't love you this way
If I don't love you this way
Why do I say what I say? Yeah
If I don't need you this much, ooh
Why do I ache for your touch? Yeah
I can reach the stars
With reckless hopes and dreams
But you it seems
Still don't believe
How valuable you are
I'm really loving you (loving you, loving you)
Not pretending to
If I don't love you this strong
Why do I beg to belong? Yeah
How can you doubt that I care, ooh
When I'm with you everywhere? Yeah
With you I find (I find)
I can close my eyes (my eyes)
To the world surrounding me
And you create
The sweetest place (sweetest place)
That I could ever be
I'm really loving you (loving you, loving you)
Not pretending to
If I don't love you this way
Why do I say what I say? Yeah
If I don't need you this much, ooh
Why do I ache for your touch? Yeah
You just have to smile
To make my life worthwhile
Doesn't that explain
That I'm playin' no games
If I don't love you this way, ooh
Why do I say what I say? Yeah
If I don't need you this much, ooh
Why do I ache for your touch? Yeah
The lyrics to 1.5.0's song Love the Way You Lie are about the intensity and depth of love that the singer feels for their romantic partner. The repeated questions "If I don't love you this way, why do I say what I say?" and "If I don't need you this much, why do I ache for your touch?" emphasize the irrationality of love and the struggle to explain why it feels so intense and all-consuming. The singer believes that their love for their partner is genuine and not just a game, and they express a willingness to belong and commit to the relationship.
With lines like "With you it seems I can reach the stars with reckless hopes and dreams" and "you create the sweetest place that I could ever be," the lyrics paint a picture of intense emotional bonding and a deep sense of security and comfort in the relationship. The singer is so enamored with their partner that they feel like they can close their eyes to the outside world and be content just being in their presence.
Overall, the song is a powerful representation of the complexity and irrationality of love and the struggle to put those feelings into words.
Line by Line Meaning
If I don't love you this way
If my love for you is not this intense
If I don't love you this way
If my love for you is not this intense
If I don't love you this way
If my love for you is not this intense
Why do I say what I say? Yeah
Why do I express my love for you in such strong, passionate terms?
If I don't need you this much, ooh
If I don't crave your presence this deeply
Why do I ache for your touch? Yeah
Why do I yearn for physical contact with you so much?
With you it seems
Being with you makes it appear as if
I can reach the stars
I can accomplish anything I set my mind to
With reckless hopes and dreams
Without fear or caution, with total abandon
But you it seems
But you still appear to
Still don't believe
Do not yet fully comprehend
How valuable you are
The depth and worth of your significance
I'm really loving you (loving you, loving you)
I am genuinely, truly, wholeheartedly in love with you
Not pretending to
It is not an act or a facade
If I don't love you this strong
If my love for you is not this potent and overpowering
Why do I beg to belong? Yeah
Why do I plead to be accepted as a vital part of your life?
How can you doubt that I care, ooh
How can you possibly think that I am apathetic towards you?
When I'm with you everywhere? Yeah
When I am constantly and consistently by your side?
With you I find (I find)
Being with you helps me discover
I can close my eyes (my eyes)
I can temporarily shut out my surroundings
To the world surrounding me
And ignore and escape the distractions of the world around me
And you create
You bring into existence
The sweetest place (sweetest place)
The most tranquil and delightful environment
That I could ever be
That I could ever find myself in
You just have to smile
All it takes is for you to show a smile
To make my life worthwhile
For my existence to gain significance
Doesn't that explain
Isn't it evident
That I'm playin' no games
That I am not insincere or devious in my intentions
If I don't love you this way, ooh
If my love for you is not this intense
Why do I say what I say? Yeah
Why do I express my love for you in such strong, passionate terms?
If I don't need you this much, ooh
If I don't crave your presence this deeply
Why do I ache for your touch? Yeah
Why do I yearn for physical contact with you so much?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Leon Ware, Pam Sawyer
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Beatbox Hitman
This is purely awesome. All these great musicians playing together in harmony. Epicness. -TheBeatboxHitman Approves
tinnytintinman
I seriously still can't stop listening to this. Keep making us back at home proud, Ben-- I can't wait to see everything you become. :)
Robino1991
You people know how to bring new life to the old classic instruments. Really enjoyed this !
Rob Howard
I have to say this is PURE TALENT on so many levels! Bravo!!
Sophie Harrison
I love this!! It sounded awesome and I think the pop song with orchestral instrumentation made it super cool!
Scrubs2U
A well put together video, makes a strong visual to the recording. Each participant added real values to the presentation. Nice to listen to on a rainy Saturday afternoon.. Thank you for posting
Deathwaffle717
Brilliant. I loved every minute of this, and it sneaked onto my favorites. Your all so talented. I hope I hear more from all of you. =]
Georgia Pou
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Jenna Waite
Omg, you guys are amazing. I downloaded this for myself bc its so awesome. Makes me wish I decided to go to school for music. Thank you for posting this