I Want Love
Akira Yamaoka featuring Mary Elizabeth McGlynn Lyrics
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Although it's not enough to fill my heart
I want a barrel full of love
Although I know it's not enough to fill my heart
I want a river full of love
But then I know the holes will still remain
I need an ocean full of love
And this swiss-cheese heart knows
Only kindness can fill its holes
And love can dry my tears
As pain disappears
I need a miracle and not someone's charity now
One drop of love from him
And my heart's in ecstasy
The high that is sending me
Is most likely ending me
I need a miracle and not someone's charity now
Fill up my heart with love
Oh, you'd be amazed at how little i need from him
To feel complete here and now
Stirring within me
Are these feelings I can't ignore
I need a miracle and that's what i'm hoping for
I need a miracle and not someone's charity now
One drop of love from him
And my heart's in ecstasy
The high that is sending me
Is most likely ending me
I need a miracle and not someone's charity now
Oh, baby
Anybody's love but his will never fill this space within me
Now doctor, give me what i need to free my heart from misery
The song "I Want Love" by Akira Yamaoka featuring Mary Elizabeth McGlynn is a powerful ballad that speaks to the need for love and the pain caused by the absence of it. The lyrics express a desire for more love and affection, even though the singer knows that it will never be enough to fill the holes in their heart. The imagery of overflowing cups, barrels, and rivers highlights the extent of this longing for love. The line "swiss-cheese heart" is a striking metaphor that conveys the fragility and imperfections of the singer's heart.
Despite the desire for more love, the singer acknowledges that only kindness can "fill the holes" in their heart. They know that love alone cannot solve their problems but acknowledge its ability to heal and bring happiness. The lines "one drop of love from him, and my heart's in ecstasy" and "stirring within me are these feelings I can't ignore" reflects the singer's intense emotions and how much they crave love. The singer emphasizes that they need a miracle and not someone's charity to fill the emptiness in their heart.
Overall, "I Want Love" is a poignant song that highlights the importance of love in our lives. It is a plea for affection and companionship that many can relate to, and its beautiful melodies and poetic lyrics capture the essence of the singer's longing for love.
Line by Line Meaning
I want a cup that overflows with love
I desire to be engulfed by love
Although it's not enough to fill my heart
Yet, I know it cannot cure the emptiness inside of me
I want a barrel full of love
I yearn for an abundance of love
Although I know it's not enough to fill my heart
Regardless if it is not sufficient to heal the wounds in my heart
I want a river full of love
I crave a torrent of love
But then I know the holes will still remain
Despite this, I understand that the voids in me will persist
I need an ocean full of love
I require an immense expanse of love
Although I know the holes will still remain
Even if there is enough love to cover every wound, there will still be gaps to fill
And this swiss-cheese heart knows
My fragile heart understands
Only kindness can fill its holes
Only benevolence can patch up the gaps
And love can dry my tears
Love has the potential to wipe away my sorrows
As pain disappears
As my sorrow fades
I need a miracle and not someone's charity now
I require a miracle, not a handout
One drop of love from him
Just a small amount of love from him
And my heart's in ecstasy
Causing me to feel euphoric
The high that is sending me
Arousing emotions within me
Is most likely ending me
Is possibly going to destroy me
Fill up my heart with love
Saturate my heart with love
Oh, you'd be amazed at how little I need from him
He would be surprised at how little I require from him
To feel complete here and now
To be fulfilled in this moment
Stirring within me
Arising within me
Are these feelings I can't ignore
Emotions that I cannot disregard
I need a miracle and that's what I'm hoping for
I crave a miracle and that is my expectation
Anybody's love but his will never fill this space within me
Anyone else's love cannot complete the emptiness inside of me
Now doctor, give me what I need to free my heart from misery
Doctor, provide me with what I require to liberate my heart from anguish
Contributed by Caleb R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.