If This Is Love
Becky CJ Lyrics
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watching episodes of Jeremy Kyle
we eat a lot, sleep a lot
but I love our life style
and I need to tell you something
I've been feeling strange for a while
it's giddyness and butterflies
and it's bound to make you smile
and I'm falling to your feet
looking like a lovesick fool
And don't teach me everything you know
I just want to take it slow
we need to play it cool
'Cause if this is love
I don't wanna know
I just need to feel like I'm in control
If this is love
I don't wanna know
I just need to feel like I'm in control
in control
My love life's been pretty gory (?)
I've never held someone down
so I'm clinging on, gripping on
to keep you around
And I guess I'm pretty lucky
to have a guy with his feet on the ground
And it's giddyness and butterflies
and it's bound to make you smile
don't judge me while I'm weak
and I'm falling to your feet
looking like a lovesick fool
And don't teach me everything you know
I just want to take it slow
we need to play it cool
'Cause if this is love
I don't wanna know
I just need to feel like I'm in control
If this is love
I don't wanna know
I just need to feel like I'm in control
in control You and I are always laughing
watching episodes of Jeremy Kyle
And if this is love
I don't wanna know
I just need to feel like I'm in control
If this is love
I don't wanna know
I just need to feel like I'm in control
If this is love
I don't wanna know
I just need to feel like I'm in control
If this is love
I don't wanna know
I just need to feel like I'm in control
In control
End
Becky CJ's song "If This Is Love" discusses the emotions that come with falling in love, while also expressing apprehension and a desire for control. The opening verses paint a picture of a comfortable and happy relationship, with the singer and their partner spending their time together laughing and enjoying each other's company. However, the singer admits to feeling "strange" and experiencing "giddiness and butterflies," indicating that they are falling in love with their partner. This vulnerability is expressed with a note of caution, as the singer begs their partner not to judge them for their weakness.
The chorus "If this is love, I don't wanna know, I just need to feel like I'm in control" repeats the idea that the singer is hesitant to fully embrace their feelings and lose control. The lyrics are honest, relatable, and insightful, capturing the fear and uncertainty that come with falling in love.
Overall, "If This Is Love" effectively captures the complicated emotions that come with falling in love, expressing a mix of excitement and anxiety. The song is a relatable and honest commentary on the human experience and the complexities that come with relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
You and I are always laughing
We enjoy spending time together and cherish the moments that make us happy
watching episodes of Jeremy Kyle
We have a shared interest in this show that we enjoy watching together
we eat a lot, sleep a lot
We have a relaxed lifestyle and value taking care of ourselves by getting enough rest and nourishment
but I love our life style
I appreciate the way we live and wouldn't have it any other way
and I need to tell you something
I have been keeping a secret and need to share it with you
I've been feeling strange for a while
I have been experiencing unfamiliar emotions lately
it's giddyness and butterflies
I feel excited and nervous at the same time
and it's bound to make you smile
My feelings towards you are strong and positive
don't judge me while I'm weak
Please don't criticize me for being vulnerable
and I'm falling to your feet
I am fully open and exposed to you
looking like a lovesick fool
My love for you is evident and consuming
And don't teach me everything you know
I am not ready to learn everything about love and relationships just yet
I just want to take it slow
I want to proceed cautiously and not rush into anything
we need to play it cool
Let's not let our emotions get the best of us and act too impulsively
'Cause if this is love
If what I'm feeling is truly love
I don't wanna know
I am afraid of what it could mean and don't want to confront the reality of the situation
I just need to feel like I'm in control
I want to feel like I have agency and power in this relationship
My love life's been pretty gory (?)
My past experiences with romance have been tumultuous and unpleasant
I've never held someone down
I have not been in a serious, committed relationship before
so I'm clinging on, gripping on
I am trying to hold on to this relationship and make it work
to keep you around
I want you to stay in my life
And I guess I'm pretty lucky
I feel fortunate to have you as my partner
to have a guy with his feet on the ground
You are level-headed, practical, and grounded
In control
I want to feel like I am steering the direction of this relationship and my emotions towards you
Contributed by Julia D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Hannah Pitts
Your voice is amazing!!!! Beautiful song
Michelle Mac
I was sent here by Zoe Sugg and am so glad. Your voice is so beautiful. :)
Annabelle G
this is so underrated. IVE LOVED THIS SONG FOR SO LONG. I CANT BELIEVE IT ONLY HAS 2K LIKES. I've literally remembered it after 4 years thats how much of an impact it had on me.
latishabechkos17
Such a talented writer.. i can't get over these lyrics. Obviously great vocals as well. Can't wait for the EP, I better be able to get it in Canada! x
Bonnie
God Becky this song made me BAWL! You are such an amazing writer and an even more amazing singer. You're so incredibly talented. Thank you. <3
Harrie Horton-Barrett
Your voice is absolutly amazing! It's so much better than a lot of artists that are high up in the music industry today. Keep it up, makes me wish I never stopped singing or dropped the guitar!
Olivia Smith
My God, I love this so much. I really wasn't expecting this. Goosebumps.
Susanna G
this song is one of my happy-songs. I love it so much and as soon as I hear you voice I feel warm inside!
ossswin
I randomly remembered loving this song years ago and I literally spent the last three hours looking for it cause i remembered thinking it was gorgeous, SO GLAD I FOUND IT, it’s marvelous
Anastasjia Louise
This is beyond beautiful. I got way too many goosebumps. xoxo Anastasjia Louise