I Want To Know What Love Is
Celtic Thunder Lyrics


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Gonna take a little time
A little time to think things over
I better read between the lines
In case I need it when I?m older

Now this mountain I must climb
Feels like a world upon my shoulders
Through the clouds I see love shine
It keeps me warm as life grows colder

In my life there?s been heartache and pain
I don?t know if I can face it again
Can?t stop now, I?ve travelled so far
To change this lonely life

I wanna know what love is
And I want you to show me
I wanna feel what love is
And I know you can show me

I'm gonna take a little time
I?m gonna take a little time
A little time to look around me
'cause I?ve got nowhere left to hide
It looks like love has finally found me

In my life there?s been heartache and pain
I don?t know if I can face it again
I can?t stop now, I?ve traveled so far
To change this lonely life

I wanna know what love is
And I want you to show me
I wanna feel what love is




And I know you can show me

I wanna know what love is
I know you can show me
I want to feel what love is
And I know you can show me

Wanna feel what love is

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Celtic Thunder's "I Want to Know What Love Is" are about a person who has experienced heartache and pain and is now seeking to understand the concept of love. The song suggests that the singer has traveled a long way, faced hardships, and is now looking to be loved and to understand what it feels like to love someone else. The first verse suggests that the song's narrator is taking time to reflect on his life and wants to better understand love so that he can use it to help and guide him in the future.


The second verse expands on this theme, with the singer feeling like there is a "mountain" on his shoulders but through it all, love is what keeps him warm. He has faced heartache in his life, and the lyrics suggest that he does not want to face it again. The chorus reveals that the singer wants to know what love feels like and is asking the person listening to the song to show him. The final verse suggests that love has finally found him, and he is more eager than ever to feel and understand it.


Overall, the lyrics of "I Want to Know What Love Is" suggest that love is a concept that is difficult to understand and that it can take a long journey and many hardships to fully grasp its meaning.


Line by Line Meaning

Gonna take a little time
I need to pause and think things over.


A little time to think things over
I need to reflect and ponder about my life.


I better read between the lines
I should look for hidden meanings and subtle clues in order to better understand things.


In case I need it when I?m older
So I can be prepared for whatever the future may bring.


Now this mountain I must climb
I have to face a difficult challenge or obstacle.


Feels like a world upon my shoulders
It's an overwhelming burden that I have to bear alone.


Through the clouds I see love shine
Despite the hardships, I can still see hope and love shining through.


It keeps me warm as life grows colder
It gives me comfort and keeps me going even as life becomes harder and more challenging.


In my life there?s been heartache and pain
I've had my fair share of difficulties and sorrow.


I don?t know if I can face it again
I'm not sure if I have the strength or willpower to go through it once more.


Can?t stop now, I?ve travelled so far
I've come too far to give up now, even if it's difficult.


To change this lonely life
I want to make a change in my life and find happiness and companionship.


I wanna know what love is
I want to understand and experience true love.


And I want you to show me
I want someone to guide and teach me about love.


I wanna feel what love is
I want to experience the emotions and feelings that come with love.


And I know you can show me
I believe that you have the ability to help me experience love.


I'm gonna take a little time
I need to take some more time to process my emotions and feelings.


I?m gonna take a little time
I need to slow down and appreciate everything around me.


A little time to look around me
I need to explore my surroundings and reflect on my life.


'cause I?ve got nowhere left to hide
I can no longer avoid or ignore my true feelings and emotions.


It looks like love has finally found me
I have finally found love and happiness in my life after all the struggles and challenges I have faced.


Wanna feel what love is
I'm eager to experience the powerful emotions and feelings that come with love.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Michael Leslie Jones

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Comments from YouTube:

Rachael Haas

everyone in Celtic Thunder is so talented their versions are always the best!

Ani Cole

I love the way that Keith performs this.

marilyn smith

such a great song, well done

AJ Krivenko

Love the video, song and Keith singing it.

Eileen Chisari

enjoy Keith Harkin's voice soooo uch.  I think he is a world class musician and vocalist-so versatile-his range of music is AMAZING!

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