Only Love
Ben Howard/Musicfire.in Lyrics
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Only love, my only love
Darling, I feel you, under my body
Only love, my only love
Give me shelter, oh, show me heart
Come on, love, come on, love
Watch me fall apart, watch me fall apart
A wind in the shadows, whale song in the deep
A wind in the shadows, whale song in the deep
Darling, you're with me, always around me
Only love, my only love
Darling, I feel you, under my body
Only love, my only love
Give me shelter, oh, show me heart
Come on, love, come on, love
Watch me fall apart, watch me fall apart
Ooh
And I'll be yours to keep
A wind in the shadows, whale song in the deep
A wind in the shadows, whale song
Darling, you're with me, always around me
Only love, my only love
Darling, I feel you, under my body
Only love, my only love
Give me shelter, oh, show me heart
Come on love, come on love
Watch me fall apart, watch me fall apart
Watch me fall apart, watch me fall apart, watch me fall apart
Only love, love, love, only love, love, love
Only love love love, girl, show me heart
Come on love, love, love, come on love, love, love
Come on love, love, love, watch me fall apart
Come on love, love, love, come on love, love, love
Come on love, love, love, girl, show me heart
Show me love love love, show me love love love
Show me love love love, watch me fall apart
Watch me fall apart
Darling, I feel you under my body
Mmm, darling, you're with me forever and always
Give me shelter or show me heart
And watch me fall apart, watch me fall apart
Ben Howard's "Only Love" is a song about a deep affection that he has for someone who he calls his "only love". The lyrics suggest that this person is always around him, under his body, and that they provide him with a sense of shelter and comfort when he is falling apart. He sings about the idea that this person is his to keep, like a wind in the shadows or a whale song in the deep, a powerful symbol of something that will always be present but may be elusive.
Throughout the song, Howard pleads with this person to show him heart and to come closer to him, to watch him fall apart and to ultimately help him find himself again. The lyrics are raw and emotional, painting a picture of a deep and meaningful love that may not always be easy, but is worth fighting for. Howard's delivery is haunting and powerful, effectively conveying the pain, longing, and hope that the lyrics express.
Overall, "Only Love" is a deeply moving song that speaks to the power of love to heal, to comfort, and to sustain people in their darkest moments.
Line by Line Meaning
Darling, you're with me, always around me
The person being addressed is present both physically and emotionally
Only love, my only love
The emotion between the two people is love and nothing else
Darling, I feel you, under my body
The person being addressed is intimate with the singer
Give me shelter, oh, show me heart
The artist asks for safety and compassion from the other person
Come on, love, come on, love
The artist urges the other person to act with love and compassion
Watch me fall apart, watch me fall apart
The singer acknowledges that they are not perfect and will have moments of weakness.
And I'll be yours to keep
The singer offers themselves to the other person fully and without reservations
A wind in the shadows, whale song in the deep
The artist compares their presence to natural phenomena that are ever-present and soothing
Darling, I feel you, under my body
The person being addressed is intimate with the artist
Give me shelter, oh, show me heart
The artist asks for safety and compassion from the other person
Come on love, come on love
The singer urges the other person to act with love and compassion
Watch me fall apart, watch me fall apart
The artist acknowledges that they are not perfect and will have moments of weakness.
Only love, love, love, only love, love, love
The emotion between the two people is emphasized and reinforced
Girl, show me heart
The singer is requesting compassion and understanding from the person they are addressing
Show me love love love, show me love love love
The singer is emphasizing the importance of love and its role in their relationship
Watch me fall apart, watch me fall apart
The artist acknowledges that they are not perfect and will have moments of weakness.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Benjamin John Howard
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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