Is This Love
Bill Laswell / Bob Marley Lyrics
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I wanna love you, every day and every night
We'll be together, with a roof right over our heads
We'll share the shelter, of my single bed
We'll share the same room, yeah
For Jah provide the bread
Is this love, is this love, is this love
Is this love, is this love, is this love
Is this love that I'm feelin'?
I wanna know, wanna know, wanna know now
I got to know, got to know, got to know now
I, I'm willing and able
So I throw my cards on your table
I wanna love you, I wanna
Love and treat, love and treat you right
I wanna love you every day and every night
We'll be together, yeah, with a roof right over our heads
We'll share the shelter, yeah, oh yeah, of my single bed
We'll share the same room, yeah
For Jah provides the bread
Is this love, is this love, is this love
Is this love that I'm feelin'?
Is this love, is this love, is this love
Is this love that I'm feelin'?
Whoa, oh yes I know, yes I know, yes I know now
Oh yes I know, yes I know, yes I know now
I, I'm willing and able
So I throw my cards on your table
See, I wanna love ya, I wanna love and treat ya
Love and treat ya right
I wanna love you every day and every night
We'll be together, with a roof right over our heads
We'll share the shelter, of my single bed
We'll share the same room, yeah
Jah provides the bread
We'll share the shelter
The lyrics to Bob Marley's classic song "Is This Love" speak of a deep, all-consuming love that the singer wishes to share with his partner. He expresses his desire to love and treat them right every day and every night, to share a roof over their heads and even his single bed. He acknowledges that they will face challenges, but together they will overcome them because they will share the same room, and Jah (God) will provide them with everything they need. The chorus asks if what he is feeling is truly love, and he says that he wants to know and is willing to put everything on the line to find out.
The lyrics are a tribute to the beauty of love and the sacrifices that come with it. They emphasize the importance of being together and taking care of each other, even in tough times. They also showcase the importance of faith in God and the belief that he will provide for them. Overall, the song is a testament to the power of love and the peace and joy it brings to people.
Line by Line Meaning
I wanna love you, and treat you right
I desire relationship with you, and to treat you with the respect and care that you deserve
I wanna love you, every day and every night
My intention is to love you consistently and unconditionally, regardless of the time of day
We'll be together, with a roof right over our heads
We will share a home and a life together, with a secure place to live
We'll share the shelter, of my single bed
I will gladly share my bed with you, for our mutual comfort and intimacy
We'll share the same room, yeah
We will live together in the same space, sharing our lives and experiences
For Jah provide the bread
We trust in the divine to provide for us and sustain us, especially in times of need
Is this love, is this love, is this love
Am I truly feeling the love that I think I am?
Is this love that I'm feelin'?
I am questioning the authenticity and depth of my feelings towards you
I wanna know, wanna know, wanna know now
I have a strong desire to understand and validate my emotions
I, I'm willing and able
I am capable and prepared to commit to this relationship
So I throw my cards on your table
I am taking a risk and offering my vulnerability and honesty to you
Oh yes I know, yes I know, yes I know now
I am gradually feeling more confident and sure about my feelings for you
I wanna love and treat you right
My goal is to love you in the most respectful and considerate way possible
Jah provides the bread
Our faith in a higher power gives us hope and security in our lives together
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Bob Marley
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