Ooh Ooh Song
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Just when we think we conquered it
It seems we lose the fight again
But there's just no stoppin' it
It's like a bad dream that never ends
It puts up walls between us
That get harder and harder and harder
And harder and harder to remove
But we let it continue, like people in love always do
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh

Let's not pretend that we're unique
'Cause everybody's tasted love's illusion
We try to hide the fact that we
Got lost between the chaos and confusion
And this love we feel
Is gettin' deeper and deeper and deeper
And deeper, and deeper by the minute

But we let it slip away
'Cause we don't know a good thing while we're in it

Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh

Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
One, two, three, four
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh




Y el amor que sentimos es mas profundo
Ooh, ooh

Overall Meaning

In "Ooh Ooh Song", Pat Benatar sings about the challenges of love and the illusion of control we often believe we have over it. She acknowledges that while we may think we've conquered it at times, love can slip away unexpectedly, building walls between us that feel insurmountable. Still, she observes that this experience isn't unique to her or her lover, stressing that everyone has tasted love's illusion and gotten lost in the chaos and confusion that comes with falling in love. As their feelings for each other deepen, she worries that they may let it slip away, unable to recognize a good thing while they're in it.


The song is a poignant reflection on the paradoxical nature of love - the push and pull between control and surrender, passion and heartbreak. The repeated "oohs" add an extra layer of emotion to the lyrics, evoking a sense of longing and vulnerability. Overall, Benatar's lyrics offer an insightful and honest portrayal of the complexities of love, and the way it can both exhilarate and devastate us.


Line by Line Meaning

Just when we think we conquered it
Just when we believe that we've overcome the challenges in our relationship


It seems we lose the fight again
We always seem to encounter new problems in our relationship despite our efforts to overcome them


But there's just no stoppin' it
Our problems and challenges in our relationship seem never-ending


It's like a bad dream that never ends
Our relationship problems feel like an ongoing, never-ending nightmare


It puts up walls between us
Our relationship problems create barriers and distance between us


That get harder and harder and harder
These barriers become increasingly difficult to overcome


And harder and harder to remove
These barriers become insurmountable and difficult to eliminate


But we let it continue, like people in love always do
Despite the difficulties, we continue to stay in our relationship because of our attachment and commitment to each other


Let's not pretend that we're unique
We shouldn't pretend that our problems in our relationship are different than what others experience


'Cause everybody's tasted love's illusion
Everyone has experienced the illusions and unrealistic expectations that often come with being in love


We try to hide the fact that we
We often try to ignore or suppress the reality of our relationship problems


Got lost between the chaos and confusion
Our problems have caused us to feel confused and disoriented in our relationship


And this love we feel
Despite the difficulties, our love for each other remains strong


Is gettin' deeper and deeper and deeper
Our love for each other continues to grow stronger and more profound


And deeper, and deeper by the minute
Our love for each other intensifies each passing moment


But we let it slip away
Despite our love for each other, we allow our relationship problems to undermine it and cause us to drift apart


'Cause we don't know a good thing while we're in it
We often fail to appreciate and value what we have in our relationship until it's gone


One, two, three, four
A rhythmic interlude in the song


Y el amor que sentimos es mas profundo
And the love that we feel is deeper


Ooh, ooh
A repeated vocalization in the song


Ooh, ooh
A repeated vocalization in the song


Ooh, ooh
A repeated vocalization in the song




Lyrics © Roba Music Verlag GMBH, BMG Rights Management
Written by: Neil Giraldo, Patricia Benatar

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@pibemaradoniano561

Just when we think we conquered it
It seems we lose the fight again
But there's just no stoppin' it
It's like a bad dream that never ends
It puts up walls between us
That get harder and harder and harder
And harder and harder to remove
But we let it continue, like people in love always do
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh

Let's not pretend that we're unique
'Cause everybody's tasted love's illusion
We try to hide the fact that we
Got lost between the chaos and confusion
And this love we feel
Is gettin' deeper and deeper and deeper
And deeper, and deeper by the minute

But we let it slip away
'Cause we don't know a good thing while we're in it

Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh

Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
One, two, three, four
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
Y el amor que sentimos es mas profundo
Ooh, ooh



All comments from YouTube:

@Vini-Pizza

She really deserves to be in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Musically gifted great voice and easy on the eyes..❤❤❤❤

@hotgritz4sho

Wait—Pat’s not? They are so selective with whom they honor.

@Vini-Pizza

@@hotgritz4sho she was just inducted into the R&R HOF in November’22

@howardprincz9372

She was just inducted last year.

@lifer11

I can't believe how beautiful Pat looks in this video

@nickieh6034

Pat recorded this when she was pregnant with her first child. She said the baby loved this song!

@yingthings

There's nothing Pat Benatar ever recorded that I didn't love, including the Ooh Ooh Song. It never got much radio play but it would pop up on MTV once in awhile. She's a flawless artist and I can't wait to see her during her 40th anniversary tour. Saw her perform last night on American Idol and she has lost NOTHING over the years.

@sherrysink3177

I can be in the crappiest mood, but if I put this song, I cannot help but feel lifted. It's so much fun, and the drums kick ass. Pat rocks.

@handbaghound

This really showcased how her voice was so amazingly beautiful

@jw_gojifan19

I agree with you Richard. Pat is the queen. I love her songs and this is probably the most fun

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