Is This Really Love?
Astley Rick Lyrics


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There are times when a woman makes you laugh and cry
Nobody knows when she is telling lies
I just want to hear the truth from you
So don't play those games you always do
You don't have to hide the way you feel
Tell me if your love for me is real

[Chorus]
Is this really love
Is this the real thing
Is this really love
Can it be the right thing

I was born in a prison there was no way out
If you want to be heard you got to scream and shout
You don't know the kind of mess I'm in
Nobody else is going to save my skin but
You have got the key to set me free
If you want my love then rescue me

[Chorus: x2]

You don't have to hide the way you feel
Tell me if your love for me is real





[Chorus: x2]

Overall Meaning

In "Is This Really Love?" by Rick Astley, the singer addresses his lover, expressing his desire for honesty and transparency in their relationship. The song highlights the uncertainty and vulnerability that often accompanies romantic love. The opening lines acknowledge the complexity of the subject, noting that a woman can make a person both laugh and cry. The singer then implores their partner to speak openly and avoid playing mind games.


The second verse reveals that the singer has faced difficult circumstances in their life, perhaps symbolized by being "born in a prison." They assert that only their lover can save them, suggesting a deep dependence on the relationship. Overall, the song suggests a need for emotional authenticity and trust in order for the relationship to be successful.


Line by Line Meaning

There are times when a woman makes you laugh and cry
Women can have a powerful hold over men that elicits a range of emotions


Nobody knows when she is telling lies
It can be difficult to decipher when a woman is being truthful or deceitful


I just want to hear the truth from you
Being honest and forthright is critical to the success of any relationship


So don't play those games you always do
Manipulative or deceitful behavior only damages a relationship


You don't have to hide the way you feel
Hiding true emotions is counterproductive to building a strong, healthy relationship


Tell me if your love for me is real
Love needs to be authentic and sincere to truly fulfill both partners


Is this really love
Doubts can creep into any relationship, requiring reassurance and honesty


Is this the real thing
Building a long-lasting relationship requires knowing the love is sincere and genuine


Can it be the right thing
When challenges arise, being certain that love was the right choice is paramount


I was born in a prison there was no way out
Sometimes, people feel trapped or stuck, without hope of finding a better life


If you want to be heard you got to scream and shout
Drawing attention to one's need for help or support often requires vocalizing concerns and fears


You don't know the kind of mess I'm in
Allowing someone into one's life requires vulnerability and honesty about the struggles currently being faced


Nobody else is going to save my skin but
Ultimately, each person is responsible for the choices and actions that determine their fate


You have got the key to set me free
Love and support can be the key to unlocking one's potential and providing hope for a better future


If you want my love then rescue me
A true partner will support and empower their loved one, rather than controlling or holding them back


Is this really love
Love requires validation and constant reassurance to maintain its strength and authenticity


Is this the real thing
A genuine relationship requires both parties to be fully invested and committed to each other


Is this really love
Doubts and uncertainties are common in any relationship, but addressing and resolving them is essential


Can it be the right thing
Ensuring that love is the right choice requires honesty and introspection about one's true feelings




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: RICK ASTLEY

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

second user.

We're no strangers to love
You know the rules and so do I
A full commitment's what I'm thinking of
You wouldn't get this from any other guy
I just wanna tell you how I'm feeling
Gotta make you understand

Never gonna give you up
Never gonna let you down
Never gonna run around and desert you
Never gonna make you cry
Never gonna say goodbye
Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you

We've known each other for so long
Your heart's been aching but you're too shy to say it
Inside we both know what's been going on
We know the game and we're gonna play it
And if you ask me how I'm feeling
Don't tell me you're too blind to see

Never gonna give you up
Never gonna let you down
Never gonna run around and desert you
Never gonna make you cry
Never gonna say goodbye
Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you
Never gonna give you up
Never gonna let you down
Never gonna run around and desert you
Never gonna make you cry
Never gonna say goodbye
Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you
Never gonna give, never gonna give
(Give you up)

We've known each other for so long
Your heart's been aching but you're too shy to say it
Inside we both know what's been going on
We know the game and we're gonna play it
I just wanna tell you how I'm feeling
Gotta make you understand

Never gonna give you up
Never gonna let you down
Never gonna run around and desert you
Never gonna make you cry
Never gonna say goodbye
Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you
Never gonna give you up
Never gonna let you down
Never gonna run around and desert you
Never gonna make you cry
Never gonna say goodbye
Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you

Never gonna give you up
Never gonna let you down
Never gonna run around and desert you
Never gonna make you cry
Never gonna say goodbye



Chan Tai Man

If there's anything you need
All you have to do is say so
You know you satisfy everything in me
We shouldn't waste a single day
So don't stop me falling
It's destiny calling
A power I just can't deny
It's never changing
Can't you hear me, I'm saying
I want you for the rest of my life
Together forever and never to part
Together forever we two
And don't you know
I would move heaven and earth
To be together forever with you
If they ever get you down
There's always something I can do
Because I wouldn't ever wanna see you frown
I'll always do what's best for you
There ain't no mistaking
It's true love we're making
Something to last for all time
It's never changing
Can't you hear me, I'm saying
I want you for the rest of my life
Together forever and never to part
Together forever we two
And don't you know
I would move heaven and earth
To be together forever with you
So don't stop me falling
It's destiny calling
A power I just can't deny
It's never changing
Can't you hear me, I'm saying
I want you for the rest of my life
Together forever and never to part
Together forever we two
And don't you know
I would move heaven and earth
To be together forever with you
Together forever and never to part
Together forever we two
And don't you know
I would move heaven and earth
To be together forever with you
Together forever and never to part
Together forever we two
And don't you know
I would move heaven and earth
To be together forever with you



Mixani

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Never gonna give you up
Never gonna let you down
Never gonna run around and desert you
Never gonna make you cry
Never gonna say goodbye
Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you

We've known each other for so long
Your heart's been aching, but you're too shy to say it (say it)
Inside, we both know what's been going on (going on)
We know the game and we're gonna play it

And if you ask me how I'm feeling
Don't tell me you're too blind to see

Never gonna give you up
Never gonna let you down
Never gonna run around and desert you
Never gonna make you cry
Never gonna say goodbye
Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you

Never gonna give you up
Never gonna let you down
Never gonna run around and desert you
Never gonna make you cry
Never gonna say goodbye
Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you



All comments from YouTube:

Wan Zheng yu

Rickrolling someone goes against the moral of the song itself. Never gonna give you up mentions to never tell a lie to someone. Rickrolling however involves telling a lie to someone.

ThomasAM TommyPM

I WOULD LIKE TO MR.ASTLEY SAY GOODBYE AND KILL

cartoony rainbowboy

THIS IS BIG BRAIN TIME

RandomPoto

@Darth Vader 🤡👻🙄🤪

stranger games

But one way it goes perfectly with the morale of the story cause when someone is rickrolling someone they are fulfilling ricks promise to never give ypu up though you are not giving them up and you are not leaving them and not deserting them by always keeping rickrolling
And probably not gonna let them cry because they are probably only gonna smile after being rickrolled often..
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I am smart...
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I love the fact that you took a lyric of "together forever" cause people who make rick astley memes always use never gonna give you up only

ThomasAM TommyPM

@Just A Happy Troll Rick Astley: TOGETHER FOREVER OR SAYGOODBYE
FUCKING WOMAN: NO GO AWAY
Rick Astley: You know the rules AND SO !DO ! I ! SAYGOODBYE !!!
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@Just A Happy Troll you made this with KineMaster?

Tristan W

@Just A Happy Troll and I love together forever

Tristan W

@Just A Happy Troll do you want to be my friend

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