"I kind of spilled blood all over this project" Speace said of her third album, The Killer in Me. It marked a quantum creative leap from the artist's 2006 breakthrough effort Songs for Bright Street. While that release won her widespread critical acclaim and a loyal international fan base, The Killer in Me found the singer/songwriter forging into deeper, darker lyrical and musical terrain, borne largely out of relationships gone wrong, then right and wrong again. "This is the record that I needed to make," Speace states. "In many ways, it was the hardest thing I've ever done. And in some ways, it was the easiest. Writing the songs was emotionally difficult, deep and intense--it was kind of an exorcism. But in the end, the songs flowed pretty quickly. You write the things that you're afraid to say out loud."
This Love
Amy Speace Lyrics
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Sometimes time is all you need
Sometimes a little too much makes you
A little too sad
Brings you right to your knees
Sometimes it?s just a game
Sometimes it seems a dream
Depending on the deal
This love is real, this love is rare
That?s how I feel you can say what you want
I don?t even care
Love can be strange made of paper and steel
This love could change our lives Cause this love is real
Sometimes you get too close
In just a few short days
And it?s just the telephone that keeps
Your tender heart afloat
When he?s so far away
Sometimes you hold your tongue
To hide what?s in your heart
Sometimes you?ve got to let him go the one you think you love the most
Though it tears you apart
This love is real, this love is rare
That?s how I feel you can talk behind my back I don?t even care
Love can be strange frayed at the seams
But this love could change our lives Cause this love is real
Love can be strange like a difficult dream
But this love could change our lives Cause
This love is real
Sometimes love is not enough
Sometimes time is all you need
In "This Love," Amy Speace explores the complexities of love and relationships. She acknowledges that sometimes love is not enough, and that time is necessary for emotional healing. The lyrics convey the idea that too much of something, even love, can be overwhelming and lead to sadness.
Speace also touches on the idea that love is not always predictable. It can be just a game or seem like a dream, and we can't always control the cards we are dealt. Sometimes we have to let go of the person we love the most, even though it may break our hearts.
Through it all, though, Speace ultimately believes that this love is real and rare. She doesn't care what others say, because this love has the potential to change lives. She recognizes that love can be strange and difficult, but that doesn't diminish its power.
Overall, "This Love" is a poignant and introspective song about the highs and lows of love and relationships, and the complexities that come with them.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes love is not enough
Love can be strong and true, but there are instances in life where love alone cannot solve the problem at hand.
Sometimes time is all you need
Sometimes it just takes time and patience to work things out and make things better.
Sometimes a little too much makes you a little too sad
In excess, sometimes love can hurt and bring pain and sadness instead of joy and comfort.
Brings you right to your knees
It can be crippling and emotionally challenging when love brings such intense sadness that one can barely stand.
Sometimes it's just a game
Love can be fickle and unpredictable, sometimes seeming like nothing more than a game to be played.
Sometimes it seems a dream
Love can make one feel like they're living in a dream, with all the wonder, mystery, and unpredictability inherent in that state.
Sometimes it's all the same it's just the card you choose to play
Like a card game, sometimes love is up to chance and luck, and whichever cards you're dealt, you have to play with them and hope for the best.
Depending on the deal
Similar to the previous line, the outcome of love can depend on the circumstances and situations that one finds themselves in.
This love is real, this love is rare
The love that the artist is experiencing is genuine and rare, something that is treasured and held dear.
That's how I feel you can say what you want
The artist is confident in their feelings and emotions and isn't easily swayed or affected by what others might say or think about their love.
Love can be strange made of paper and steel
Love is a powerful and unpredictable force, capable of being both fragile (like paper) and strong (like steel).
This love could change our lives Cause this love is real
The power and intensity of the love that the artist is experiencing could have a life-changing impact on both them and their partner.
Sometimes you get too close in just a few short days
Love can develop unexpectedly and quickly, leading to a sense of closeness and intimacy that can be overwhelming.
And it's just the telephone that keeps your tender heart afloat
When physically apart, the simple act of hearing one another's voice on the telephone can provide comfort and keep one's emotions stable.
When he's so far away
Distance can be a difficult obstacle in maintaining a loving relationship, but it doesn't diminish the strength of the feelings shared.
Sometimes you hold your tongue to hide what's in your heart
At times, it's better to keep one's true feelings hidden in order to avoid misunderstandings or unnecessary conflicts.
Sometimes you've got to let him go the one you think you love the most though it tears you apart
Sometimes, despite the depth of one's feelings for another, moving on and letting go is the best choice for both parties, even if it is a painful decision.
Love can be strange frayed at the seams
Love can be complicated and sometimes feel as if it is falling apart, like a garment that is unraveling at the seams.
But this love could change our lives Cause this love is real
Despite the difficulties and challenges inherent in love, the power of the present love could have a transformative impact on both the singer and their partner.
Love can be strange like a difficult dream
Love can be confusing and surreal, like a dream that is hard to understand or make sense of.
But this love could change our lives Cause this love is real
Despite the strangeness and complexity of love, the love that the artist is experiencing is genuine and has the potential to greatly impact and change their lives.
Sometimes time is all you need
Once again, emphasizing that time can be a crucial factor in love, allowing space for reflection and growth in order to create a stronger and healthier relationship.
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