A Love Song
Amanda Blank Lyrics


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When I'm alone in my room
Sometimes I stare at the wall
And at the back of my mind I hear my conscious call
Telling me I need a boy who's as sweet as a dove
For the first time in my life, I see I need love
There I was giggling about the games that I had played with many hearts
And I'm not sayin' no names.
Then the thought occurred, tear drops made my eyes burn
As I said to myself when am I gonna learn?
I can feel it inside, I can't explain how it feels
All I know is that I'll never dish another raw deal
Playin' make believe, pretending that I'm true,
Holding in my laugh as I say that I love you.

Saying no more, kissing you on the ear,
Whispering 'I love you and I'll always be here,
Although I always reminisce, I can't believe that I found
A desire for true love floating around inside my soul
Because my soul is cold, one half of me deserves to be this way
Until I'm old, but the other half needs affection and joy
And the warmth that is created by a girl and a boy

I need love, I need love
I'm a lady
I need love, I need love
I'm a lady

I had a dream that you and I were both 16
Holding hands after school,
We didn't care who would see

You'd tell me that I was pretty and that you'd love me for life
Take care of me forever 'cause you'd make me a wife
When the girls call me up and try to mess with my head
Tell 'em all that if I left you, you'd be better off dead
'Cause you'll never love another, they just don't understand
That your life would be over if I found another mate,
You call me up on the phone, we were talking til we fell asleep,
Without you I'd rather be in hell
Life just wouldn't be as fun, it wouldn't be the same,
I wanna stay with you forever and even take your last name
'Cause there's no one in my life that makes me feel as good as you
The way we cuddle on the couch and share the secrets that we do
With all the little jokes that no one else could ever know and the part of me
That you can see 'cause you're the one I show
I know we gotta make it work, 'cause baby you're the man for me
Without you by my side my world would be incomplete
And if you ever leave me lonely, boy my heart would be crushed
Right now I know that boy

I need love, I need love
I'm a lady
I need love, I need love




I'm a lady
I need love, I'm a lady

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Amanda Blank's song A Love Song describe an introspective journey towards the realization of the necessity for true love. The first verse paints a picture of a lonely person staring at the wall, hearing their conscience tell them that they need someone sweet in their life. The following verse presents the singer as a former heartbreaker who has now become self-aware and emotional, realizing their need for love. The chorus emphasizes this need, repeating three times the statement "I need love, I'm a lady."


The second verse takes the listener through a dream sequence in which the singer and their lover are young, innocent and deeply in love. The lyrics convey a sense of genuine love and commitment. The final verse voices a strong desire for the current relationship to last forever, expressing a fear of being alone and crushed if it were to end. The overall impression from the lyrics is one of vulnerability, honesty, and a longing for deep emotional connection.


Line by Line Meaning

When I'm alone in my room
Sometimes when I'm alone, I'm consumed with my own thoughts.


Sometimes I stare at the wall
I feel pensive and I lose myself in thought.


And at the back of my mind I hear my conscious call
My inner voice reminds me of my desires and needs.


Telling me I need a boy who's as sweet as a dove
I need a kind-hearted, gentle partner.


For the first time in my life, I see I need love
I realize I have a strong need for companionship.


There I was giggling about the games that I had played with many hearts
I used to enjoy playing around with people's hearts.


And I'm not sayin' no names.
I don't want to name anyone in particular.


Then the thought occurred, tear drops made my eyes burn
I felt sad about my past actions.


As I said to myself when am I gonna learn?
I question my own bad behavior and wonder when I'll learn from my mistakes.


I can feel it inside, I can't explain how it feels
I feel something inside me that's hard to define.


All I know is that I'll never dish another raw deal
I vow to never treat someone poorly again.


Playin' make believe, pretending that I'm true,
I used to play games and pretend to be genuine.


Holding in my laugh as I say that I love you.
I used to lie and say I loved someone even though it made me want to laugh.


Saying no more, kissing you on the ear,
I stop speaking and kiss you on the ear.


Whispering 'I love you and I'll always be here,
I whisper that I love you and I'll always be by your side.


Although I always reminisce, I can't believe that I found
I often look back and can't believe that I've discovered.


A desire for true love floating around inside my soul
I yearn for genuine and true love that permeates my soul.


Because my soul is cold, one half of me deserves to be this way
Part of me is hard-hearted and doesn't deserve love.


Until I'm old, but the other half needs affection and joy
However, the other part of me craves love and happiness.


And the warmth that is created by a girl and a boy
The love and affection between a man and a woman bring warmth and happiness.


I need love, I need love
I have an intense need for love.


I'm a lady
Asserting that I am a woman and entitled to love and respect.


I had a dream that you and I were both 16
I had a dream where we were younger.


Holding hands after school,
We walk hand in hand after school together.


We didn't care who would see
We didn't mind if we were seen together.


You'd tell me that I was pretty and that you'd love me for life
You'd express affection for me and promise to love me always.


Take care of me forever 'cause you'd make me a wife
You'd take care of me and cherish me forever as your wife.


When the girls call me up and try to mess with my head
When other girls call me and try to cause problems in our relationship.


Tell 'em all that if I left you, you'd be better off dead
You value me so highly that you couldn't imagine your life without me.


'Cause you'll never love another, they just don't understand
You'll never love anyone else and others don't comprehend that bond.


That your life would be over if I found another mate,
Your life would cease to have meaning if I found someone else.


You call me up on the phone, we were talking til we fell asleep,
We talk on the phone and stay up late talking until we both fall asleep.


Without you I'd rather be in hell
Without you, life is unbearable for me.


Life just wouldn't be as fun, it wouldn't be the same,
Life would be unenjoyable and vastly different without you.


I wanna stay with you forever and even take your last name
I want to be with you forever, and make a formal commitment to you by taking your name.


'Cause there's no one in my life that makes me feel as good as you
You are the person who makes me feel the happiest and the best.


The way we cuddle on the couch and share the secrets that we do
We share secrets whilst cuddling on the couch.


With all the little jokes that no one else could ever know and the part of me
We have inside jokes that no one else would find funny.


That you can see 'cause you're the one I show
You are the one I am most open and vulnerable with.


I know we gotta make it work, 'cause baby you're the man for me
We have to work together to make this relationship last, because I know you're the one for me.


Without you by my side my world would be incomplete
You complete my life, and life without you would be empty.


And if you ever leave me lonely, boy my heart would be crushed
The idea of being alone devastates me, and the thought of you leaving me would break my heart.


Right now I know that boy
Currently, I know that you are the one for me.


I need love, I need love
My need for love is strong and insatiable.


I'm a lady
I am a woman who deserves love and respect.


I need love, I need love
I have an intense need for love.


I'm a lady
Asserting that I am a woman and entitled to love and respect.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BOBBY F. ERVIN, STEVEN J. ETTINGER, DARRYL LA MONT PIERCE, DWAYNE EMIL SIMON, JAMES TODD SMITH, AMANDA MCGRATH, THOMAS WESLEY PENTZ, JOHN GRAHAM HILL, SANTI WHITE, CHRISTOPHER T. FEINSTEIN, ANDREW TREVOR

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@MsSaksalainen

So long since I heard it last time ...still awesome

@djisar-official

This album is $77 on Amazon. All the music I loved in college is so expensive now for any physical copy, I don't quite understand. I'm glad I can enjoy this masterpiece online before it disappears. Buy up the music people, preserve it!

@djisar-official

Not to mention that Top Ranking: a Diplo Dub, from which this remake originated, is selling for $900 on Amazon. So glad I found it on eBay for $35 recently!

@jayofthenorth3364

i agree!! there is so much music from 2008-2012 that is in music limbo from stupid music rights problems it’s so fusterating!

@faithhopeandlove.godislove5104

This is one of my favorite songs from you! Keep up the amazing work! You have strong beliefs and never change who you are no matter how famous you become because your one amazing, strong woman! I Love You 😘
Your cousin, Danielle

@andrehirsch

Anyone 2020?

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Even 2021

@MysticK111

As well 2022!

@borisblecksborg7442

Just came back to my mind. What a song!?!

@hwawrestling

Still in love in 2023

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