Drawn inexorably into the vortex of mass success, 1927 swiftly lost control, playing out a familiar rock tune: the group's second album, The Other Side, failed to match the sales of its predecessor and 1927 gradually slipped from view even as it began to buckle under the strain of touring.
Today, Eric Weideman is living in Perth maintaining a solo career and reforms 1927 every now and then.
It Ain't Love
1927 Lyrics
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It’s a confession, a depression
I’m over loaded with questions about love
About life
I see answers like dancers
They're spinning all around me
Is it love?
And makes you feel alright
It aint love
If it don’t hurt you, or desert you
Or bring you down to your knees
It aint love
Love it’s a minefield
It’s a highwire, an onion
A rope bridge over a canyon
Love, it’s a wonder
It’s a first kiss, you can’t keep it
And it’ll haunt you deep in your sleep
Is it love?
If it’s one night, a delight
Makes you feel alright
It aint love
If it don’t tease you, or please you
Or burn you deep inside
It aint love Love
When the morning sun softly warms your face
You’ve got love Like shimmering stars in a desert sky
C’mon don’t hold back now
Don’t hold back now love
Don’t take it away
The song "It Ain't Love" is a reflection on the complex nature of love and how difficult it is to understand. The opening lines, "Darling won't you help me, it's a confession, a depression," evoke a sense of vulnerability and a plea for understanding. The singer is overwhelmed with questions about love and life, and they see answers spinning around them like dancers. Love is depicted as a minefield, a highwire, and an onion - alluding to the difficulties, risks and layers of emotions that come with romantic love.
The chorus of the song provides a clear message, reminding us that love is not something that simply makes us feel good temporarily. If it's just one night and leaves us feeling "alright", it may not be love. Love is something that hurts us, that can bring us to our knees, that delights but also teases and burns us from the inside out. The song suggests that real love is something that lasts beyond a fleeting moment of pleasure; it's something that makes us vulnerable, but also brings us a sense of wonder and joy that can't be replicated.
Overall, the song offers a nuanced take on the complexities of love and the search for meaning in our relationships. It suggests that love is not just a feeling, but also a process of discovery and self-reflection.
Line by Line Meaning
Darling won’t you help me
The singer is seeking help from his lover.
It’s a confession, a depression
He is feeling emotionally overwhelmed and needs to confess his feelings.
I’m over loaded with questions about love
The singer has doubts about love and needs clarity.
About life
He also questions the meaning of life.
I see answers like dancers
Answers to his questions are elusive and he feels they are moving around like dancers.
They're spinning all around me
His thoughts are chaotic and he lacks clarity.
Is it love?
The singer seeks to define what love really is.
If it’s one night, a delight
One night stands are not love, despite how good they feel in the moment.
And makes you feel alright
Feeling good is not enough to define love.
It aint love
The singer eliminates that as a definition of love.
If it don’t hurt you, or desert you
Love can be painful and it can also leave you brokenhearted.
Or bring you down to your knees
Love can bring you to your lowest point and make you vulnerable.
It aint love
The singer eliminates that as a definition of love.
Love it’s a minefield
Love is fraught with danger and uncertainty.
It’s a highwire, an onion
Love is complex and unpredictable.
A rope bridge over a canyon
Love requires risk and trust to traverse.
Love, it’s a wonder
Despite the risks, love can be amazing and life-changing.
It’s a first kiss, you can’t keep it
Love is often fleeting and cannot always be captured.
And it’ll haunt you deep in your sleep
Even after love has ended, it can still have a profound impact on one's thoughts and emotions.
Is it love?
The singer still seeks to define what love really is.
If it’s one night, a delight
The singer reiterates that one night stands are not love.
Makes you feel alright
Feeling good is not enough to define love.
It aint love
The singer eliminates that as a definition of love.
If it don’t tease you, or please you
Love can be challenging and frustrating, but it can also bring joy and satisfaction.
Or burn you deep inside
Love can be an all-consuming passion that fuels a person's desires.
It aint love Love
The singer eliminates that as a definition of love, reiterating that love is not just a fleeting feeling of happiness.
When the morning sun softly warms your face
The singer describes a moment of calm, contentment, and love.
You’ve got love
He asserts that the feeling he just described is what love truly is.
Like shimmering stars in a desert sky
Love is beautiful, captivating, and magical.
C’mon don’t hold back now
The singer encourages his lover to embrace their feelings of love.
Don’t hold back now love
He reiterates his desire for their love to flourish.
Don’t take it away
The singer pleads with his lover not to leave him and to keep their love alive.
Contributed by Lillian M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.