I Love to Love
BRIAN MAY AND THE MELBOURNE SOUND Lyrics
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Make love in a rainbow
Give love and be free
Make love, make the day glow
Love gives you everything you need
Find love in a rainbow
Make love, make the pain go
Love finds you at the rainbow's end
Breathe in, every colour in the sky
Taste the gentle rain as all your dreams go dancing by
Calling you away
Dream dreams in a rainbow
Make new flowers grow
Sweet love in a rainbow
Love finds you everywhere you go
Make love in a rainbow
Sweet dreams guaranteed
Make love, make the rain go
Love gives you everything you need
How long did you wish upon that star?
Know your golden angel loves you just the way you are
Pulling you away (make love in a rainbow) pulling you away
Love in a rainbow
(Make love in a rainbow)
(Love) love in a rainbow (love in a rainbow)
(Love in a rainbow, love in a rainbow)
(Love in a rainbow, love in a rainbow)
Believe in a rainbow
No bridge too far
Make love in a rainbow
Love makes you everything you are
(Make love in a rainbow) make love, make love
(Sweet dreams guaranteed) sweet dreams guaranteed
(Make love, make the rain go)
Love gives you everything you need
Love in a rainbow (love in a rainbow)
Love in a rainbow (love in a rainbow)
Make love in a rainbow (love in a rainbow)
(Love in a rainbow) make love in a rainbow
(Love in a rainbow) love in a rainbow
(Love in a rainbow) love in a rainbow
The lyrics of "I Love to Love" by Brian May and the Melbourne Sound tells the story of a dysfunctional family. The parents, Mama and Papa, are both in love, but not with each other. The situation has reached a critical point, as Papa is in trouble and Mama is angry. Despite the difficult situation, everyone is trying to find a way to keep things together. Mama is trying to keep the fire smokin', while Papa is holding on to his old love token. The song tells us that it's not enough to just have love; you need to have style and find out what your love is for.
The chorus of the song tells the story of Mama and Papa arguing, both trying to get the upper hand. Papa accuses Mama of acting like a demon, while Mama tells Papa not to talk to her that way. They both accuse each other of not providing comfort, and it is clear that their love has run its course. Mama is still hanging on to every word, hoping for a change, but Papa is holding on to his old love token, a symbol of his past love.
The song ends with the realization that it's time to move on. Mama and Papa don't want to be alone, but they have to face the reality of their situation. The song reminds us that we need to hold on to what is important, our love token, and find a way to make it fit like a glove. We need to keep a hold of what we love, even when things get tough.
Line by Line Meaning
Mama's in love, Papa's in love
Mom and Dad each have a love interest
It's such a shame they don't love each other
Unfortunately, their love interests are not each other
Papa's in a jam, Mama's throwin' pans
Dad is in trouble, Mom is getting angry
The game's up, it's time to run for cover
Their secret is over, they need to hide
Everybody's cryin' but they can't stop hopin'
Everyone is sad but still has hope
Everybody's lookin' for the door that's open
Everyone is searching for a way out
Mama's making heat to keep the old fire smokin'
Mom is trying hard to keep things passionate
Papa's hangin' on to his old love token
Dad is holding on to his mementos from his past love
You got love but you ain't got style
You may have love, but you lack charisma
You want your freedom but in a while
You desire freedom, but it may not last forever
You're lost children but you know for sure
You may feel lost, but you have some certainty
You gotta find out what your love is for
You need to discover the purpose of your love
Mama what you screamin' for actin' like a demon for
Mom, why are you yelling and acting like a monster?
And hey mama quit wavin' them hands in the air
Mom, please stop waving your arms around
Don't talk to me that way
I don't appreciate your tone
Well I don't see no reason to raise your voice to me
I don't think there's a reason for you to yell at me
You put fat in the fire you got meat for brains
Your actions will have consequences
Well you don't give me comfort and a man's gotta get it somewhere
You don't provide comfort, so a man has to find it elsewhere
Mama's hangin' on to every word that's spoken
Mom is very attentive to the conversations
Oh I don't want to leave you Mama
I don't want to leave you, mother
Long haired woman gonna turn you to stone
A woman with long hair can be dangerous
You can't beat 'em, 'cause you need 'em
You can't defeat them, because you rely on them
You gotta live, you gotta love
You need to experience life and love
Your love token's gotta fit like a glove
Your memory of your past love must feel right
Listen to the story 'bout the dream that's broken
Pay attention to the story of a shattered dream
You gotta keep a hold of your old love token
You must hold on to your memento of past love
Oh I don't want to leave you Mama
I don't want to leave you, mother
Oh I don't want to leave you Papa
I don't want to leave you, father
Oh I don't want to leave you alone
I don't want to leave you by yourself
But I'm gonna have to babe
I have to go, my dear
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Brian May, Kerry Ellis
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