Young Love
Ann and Kate McGarrigle Lyrics

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They say for every boy and girl
There's just one love in this whole world
And I know I found mine
The heavenly touch of your embrace
Tells me no one can take your place
Forever in my heart

Young love first love

Filled with true emotion
Young love first love
We share with deep devotion

Just one kiss from your sweet lips
Will tell me that your love is real
And I know it's true
We will vow to one another
There will never be another
Love for you or for me

Young love first love
Filled with true emotion
Young love first love
We share with deep devotion

Young love first love
Filled with true emotion

Young love first love
We share with deep devotion

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Ann and Kate McGarrigle's song "Young Love" express the pure and powerful emotions that come with being in love for the first time. The opening lines suggest that there is only one true love for every person, and the singer has found hers. The heavenly touch of her love's embrace assures her that no one else could ever take their place in her heart. The chorus repeats the phrase "Young love first love," emphasizing the special, unrepeatable quality of the singer's first love.

The second verse continues to describe the intensity of the singer's feelings. Just one kiss is enough to confirm that her love is real, and they pledge themselves exclusively to each other. The repetition of the chorus underscores the depth of the devotion they share.

Throughout the song, the lyrics evoke a sense of innocence and idealism that is often associated with young love. The singers' voices are clear and pure, and the simple melody reinforces the message of the lyrics. "Young Love" is a celebration of the passion and promise of first love.

Line by Line Meaning

They say for every boy and girl
There is a belief that every person has one true love.

There's just one love in this whole world
You can only have one true love in your life.

And I know I found mine
I have found my true love.

The heavenly touch of your embrace
The way that you hold me is magical.

Tells me no one can take your place
No one else can love me like you do.

Forever in my heart
You will always hold a special place in my heart.

Just one kiss from your sweet lips
A single kiss from you proves your love is real.

Will tell me that your love is real
Your actions show that your love for me is genuine.

And I know it's true
I believe in our love.

We will vow to one another
We promise to love each other forever.

There will never be another
No one else will ever come between us.