True Love 1980
Ash Lyrics
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A silver heart upon a chain
In 1980 was engraved
A heart so innocent
Before you knew a world of pain
Before you learned to be afraid
And lived through times so cruel
But you can start again
No words they can explain
I've been trying to discover
Something that can last forever
We're two fools who stand divided
You and I should be united
True, true love
I watch you dance across the room
Your eyes are closed, so beautiful
You're in another place
The music has enraptured you
So free of cares, I wish that you
Could always feel this way
Oh we can start again
For what you mean to me
I'll never walk away
I've been trying to discover
Something that can last forever
We're two fools who stand divided
You and I should be united
Don't be scared of your emotions
I will give you my devotion
True, true love
True love
A silver heart upon a chain
In 1980 was engraved
A heart so innocent
Yeah we can start again
For what you mean to me
No-one could take your place
I've been trying to discover
Something that can last forever
We're two fools who stand divided
You and I should be united
I've been trying to discover
Something that can last forever
Don't be scared of your emotions
I will give you my devotion
True, true love
The song "True Love 1980" by Ash primarily talks about the theme of love and how it can endure over time. The song starts by mentioning a silver heart that was engraved in 1980, symbolizing a time when love was still innocent before the pain and cruelty of the world took over. The lyrics describe how the two people in love can start over again and that no words can ever explain what the other person means to them. They try to discover something that can last forever, and even though they are divided, they should be united in true love. The song depicts how the woman is dancing so beautifully across the room, oblivious to the world around her, lost in the enchantment of the music. It speaks of the desire for the other person to always feel this way, and that they can start again for what the other person means to them.
The song highlights the importance of emotions and the devotion two people need to have to keep their love alive. The lyrics mention that no one can take the person's place, and it concludes on the idea of exploring love that can last forever, that can overcome all hurdles, and provides the assurance of true, true love. In summary, "True Love 1980" is a song about love's endurance and how it can start anew with devotion and patience.
Line by Line Meaning
True love
The concept of unconditional love
A silver heart upon a chain
A symbol of love that can be worn and cherished
In 1980 was engraved
The year the love was identified and marked
A heart so innocent
A love that was pure and genuine
Before you knew a world or pain
Before experiencing hardship and sorrow in life
Before you learned to be afraid
Before encountering fear and anxiety in life
And lived through times so cruel
Overcoming difficult circumstances and events
But you can start again
There is always a chance to rekindle love
For what you mean to me
The significant role that the other person plays in one's life
No words they can explain
The depth of the feelings that can't be described in words
I've been trying to discover
The effort to find something valuable and long-lasting
Something that can last forever
A love that endures the test of time
We're two fools who stand divided
Being separated and unable to connect
You and I should be united
The desire to be together and united in love
I watch you dance across the room
The admiration for the other person's beauty and grace
Your eyes are closed, so beautiful
The appreciation of the other person's captivating beauty
You're in another place
Being lost in the moment and not aware of surroundings
The music has enraptured you
The power of the music to captivate and enthrall
So free of cares, I wish that you
The desire for the other person to be carefree and happy
Could always feel this way
The hope that the other person could feel this way always
I'll never walk away
The commitment to stay through thick and thin in love
No-one could take your place
The irreplaceable position of the other person in one's life
Don't be scared of your emotions
Encouragement to express and embrace emotions in love
I will give you my devotion
The ultimate display of commitment in love
True, true love
The real and authentic form of love
Contributed by Jack N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
A Brimful of Asha
This really does catch the 80s very well. Ash has always been a favorite band of mine and hope they don't stop making music any time soon.
nouveaunova
it'd been years i hadn't listened to your music... but today i missed you guys and then i found this song...perfect words and title. could not stop listening to it. feels like 1996 once again...
crisprapper
Ash have always been utterly fantastic live, they blast through tracks with such energy, it's quite quite amazing.
jmiester25
no matter what sound Ash produces, it's freakin awesome
subsahara121
Ash are awesome. They keep going and just keep bringing out music . . . this is an ace song reminds me a bit of a Free All Angels era track.
David Lynch
Love it, such a song. BEST IRISH BAND EVER WITHOUT A DOUBT!!!! flying the flag for us up in the north :D
pft199519
This is Ash on top form...they always had many influences and styles. This is a bit like Candy...TOP TUNE!!! Go on guys
Corrado Cigna
Still one of the best and finest UK bands! I heart Ash a lot
Jón Þór Ólafsson
I'm so happy! This is the best Ash single in five years! Good video also...
uteanatinny
Ash's sound in this song [which has now become an earworm], is truly haunting. All of qualities of the eriee-ness of the best of 'New Order' mixed with their Irish 'edge'. It's great! :-R