You Can't Hurry Love
Brian Setzer & The Tomcats Lyrics
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I need to find, find someone to call mine,
But mama said you can't hurry love,
No you just have to wait,
She said love don't come easy,
It's a game of give and take.
You can't hurry love,
No, you just have to wait,
No matter how long it takes;
But how many heartaches must I stand
Before I find a love to let me live again.
Right now the only thing that keeps me hanging on,
When I feel my strength, yeah, it's almost gone,
I remember mama said,
You can't hurry love,
No you just have to wait,
She said love don't come easy,
It's a game of give and take.
How long must I wait how much more can I take,
Before loneliness will 'cause my heart, heart to break?
No, I can't bear to live my life alone.
I grow impatient for a love to call my own,
But when I feel that I, I can't go on,
These precious words keeps me hanging on,
I remember mama said,
Can't hurry love,
No you just have to wait,
She said love don't come easy,
it's a game of give and take.
You can't hurry love,
No you just have to wait,
She said love don't come easy,
It's a game of give and take
No matter how long it takes.
No love, love don't come easy,
But I keep on waiting, anticipating for that
Soft voice to talk to me at night,
For some tender arms to hold me tight.
I keep waiting; I keep on waiting,
But it ain't easy, it ain't easy when mama said
You can't hurry love no,
You just have to wait,
She said trust, give it time
No matter how long it takes.
You can't hurry love
You just have to wait,
She said love don't come easy
It's a game of give and take.
The lyrics to "You Can't Hurry Love" by Brian Setzer & The Tomcats suggest a longing for love, and the frustration that comes with waiting for it. The singer refers to their mother's advice that love is a game of give and take, and that one cannot hurry it along. The song touches on the idea that love is not simply something that can be found or acquired; rather, it is a process that unfolds over time, and one must be patient and willing to work for it.
The reference to heartache suggests that the singer has experienced disappointment in the past and is perhaps growing weary of waiting for love. Despite this, they maintain hope and cling to their mother's advice, trusting that love will come when the time is right. The repetition of the phrase "You can't hurry love" reinforces the idea that love is not something that can be rushed or forced.
Overall, the lyrics to "You Can't Hurry Love" touch on themes of patience, perseverance, and the hope for lasting love. The song offers a comforting message to those who may be struggling in their search for love, reminding them to trust that it will come when the time is right.
Line by Line Meaning
I need love, love to ease my mind,
The singer needs the comfort of love in his life
I need to find, find someone to call mine,
He is looking for someone to be in a committed relationship with
But mama said you can't hurry love,
The singer's mother told him that love takes time and cannot be rushed
No you just have to wait,
Love requires patience and cannot be rushed
She said love don't come easy,
Love is not easily found and requires work
It's a game of give and take.
Love is a mutual effort where both parties must give and take
But how many heartaches must I stand
He has gone through a lot of heartbreaks
Before I find a love to let me live again.
He needs a new love to feel fulfilled and alive
Right now the only thing that keeps me hanging on,
His hope for love is what keeps him going
When I feel my strength, yeah, it's almost gone,
He's tired and losing hope
You can't hurry love,
Love takes time and cannot be rushed
No, you just have to wait,
Patience is key
You gotta trust, give it time,
He needs to trust the process and give it the time it needs
No matter how long it takes;
Love may take longer than expected, but patience is still required
How long must I wait how much more can I take,
He's becoming impatient and wondering how much longer he can hold on
Before loneliness will 'cause my heart, heart to break?
He fears that loneliness will break his heart
No, I can't bear to live my life alone.
He doesn't want to be alone for the rest of his life
I grow impatient for a love to call my own,
His impatience is growing as he wants a committed relationship
These precious words keeps me hanging on,
The words of his mother keep him going
Can't hurry love,
Love cannot be rushed
She said trust, give it time
Trusting the process and being patient is crucial
No love, love don't come easy,
Love is not easily found
But I keep on waiting, anticipating for that
He's still waiting and looking forward to finding love
Soft voice to talk to me at night,
He's looking for someone to talk to at night, for comfort and companionship
For some tender arms to hold me tight.
He's also looking for physical comfort and affection
I keep waiting; I keep on waiting,
He's still waiting and being patient
But it ain't easy, it ain't easy when mama said
It's hard to be patient when he's been waiting for so long and his mother's words are ringing in his head
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier, Edward Jr. Holland
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