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Hey, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh

Well, the first time I saw you
Was the first time I lost you
And the first time I kissed you
Was the first time I missed you
There were times when we tried to
Get by with some love too
But the things that we went through
Were so cold, don't let me remind you

It takes one to be alone
And it takes two to carry on
Tell me what you want to say
When you'll take my love
And just walk away

Is it love that we're missing
Peace of mind we're not getting
Are the games that we're playing
Simply our way of entertaining

Since the start you don't seem to
Realize what I've been through
Since the start I have tried to
Make you see that I need you

It takes one to be alone
And it takes two to carry on
Tell me what you want to say
When you'll take my love
And just walk away

And at times when we drift to
Our knees but forgot to
Leave behind all the past fun
Sometimes I find it hard to comfort
Wonder why we're not one

Is it love that we're missing
Peace of mind we're not getting
Is it love that we're missing

Is it love that we're missing
Peace of mind we're not getting
Tell me is it love that we're missing

I tried so hard to make it work
But it seems to me, only got hurt

Is it love that we're missing
Peace of mind we're not getting
Is it love that we're missing

Leave behind all the past fun
[Incomprehensible]





Is it love that we're missing

Overall Meaning

The Chemical Brothers' song "Is It Love?" touches on themes of heartbreak, confusion, and longing in the aftermath of a failed relationship. The singer recounts the first times they saw, kissed, and lost the person they loved. Throughout the song, the singer reflects on the tumultuous nature of their relationship, the obstacles they faced, and the pain of realizing that their love was not enough to sustain the relationship. The lyrics suggest that both parties may have been playing games, entertaining themselves with the drama of their relationship rather than finding comfort and security in each other.


The chorus of "Is It Love?" asks a question that remains unanswered: "Is it love that we're missing?" This line encapsulates the confusion and uncertainty that often accompanies the end of a relationship. The singer wonders if their longing for the other person stems from a genuine love or simply a desire to fill an emotional void. The song ends on a melancholic note, with the singer singing, "I tried so hard to make it work, but it seems to me, only got hurt."


Overall, "Is It Love?" is a poignant reflection on the complexities of love and the pain of moving on from a failed relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey, oh, oh
Opening phrase of the song


Oh, oh, oh
Repeating phrase of the opening


Well, the first time I saw you
Talking about the initial time of interaction with the person being referred to


Was the first time I lost you
It seems like this person is no longer present for the singer


And the first time I kissed you
Recalling the first intimate physical moment shared with the person


Was the first time I missed you
It suggests that the singer is longing for this person who was once there with them


There were times when we tried to
Describing past moments of attempting to maintain a relationship


Get by with some love too
It appears they were dependent on love as a method of maintaining their relationship


But the things that we went through
Referring to the obstacles or problems that they encountered together


Were so cold, don't let me remind you
Possibly suggesting that the problems they faced were difficult and they don't want to dwell on them


It takes one to be alone
Highlighting the fact that one person can feel alone even in a relationship


And it takes two to carry on
Acknowledging that both parties have to work together to maintain a relationship


Tell me what you want to say
Requesting communication and honesty


When you'll take my love
Referencing to an action that might have led the singer to have lost the person


And just walk away
Concluding that the person just disappeared from their life without any explanation


Is it love that we're missing
Wondering whether their relationship lacked some real love


Peace of mind we're not getting
Not feeling secure or at peace in the relationship


Are the games that we're playing
Asking if their actions or behaviors were just for entertainment value


Simply our way of entertaining
Suggesting that they were in the relationship just to have fun, with no real intentions


Since the start you don't seem to
Suggesting that the person didn't show the intensity of love right from the beginning of the relationship


Realize what I've been through
Expressing the struggles and hardships that the singer endured during the relationship


Since the start I have tried to
Implying that the singer has been putting some efforts since the start of the relationship


Make you see that I need you
Trying to express the depth of love and need to be with the person


And at times when we drift to
Pointing to the moments when they become distant and unapproachable


Our knees but forgot to
Might suggest going down on their knees but didn't actually remember to


Leave behind all the past fun
Suggesting that the past events shared by both of them are getting in the way of their relationship


Sometimes I find it hard to comfort
They're struggling to find comfort in the relationship


Wonder why we're not one
Claiming that they're not united as they're meant to be


I tried so hard to make it work
Reiterating the efforts put in to make the relationship work


But it seems to me, only got hurt
Concluding that the relationship didn't work, and it caused pain to the singer




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: D. SMITH, G. JOHNSON

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@semisemicoloncolon

Item #: SCP-6742
Object Class: Safe
Containment Procedures: Object should be placed in a 3x3 meter containment unit, with sound proof modifications.

Item Description: SCP-6742-A is a 50x25x20 centimeter Boom Box. The model has not been identified, and it is believed to be a unique model that was not mass produced. It is capable of producing sounds up to 80 Decibels and as low as 35. It accepts standard cassettes of various models.

SCP-6742-B is a cassette storing the song “Do It Again” by The Chemical Brothers. It has a sticker with The Chemical Brothers logo attached to the front of the cassette.

When SCP-6742-B is placed inside SCP-6742-A and the play button is pressed, it will begin playing “Do It Again.” Any personnel within range to hear the song will begin feeling the urge to move their body in various ways to the beat. The strength of the urge and the extremity of the movements are directly proportional to the volume of the music. Personnel able to hear it faintly at 30 decibels have been observed to do small fidgeting movements such as tapping their feet and bobbing their heads. Personnel close to SCP-6742-A while it is at its maximum volume have been observed to have full body twitches, often random and sporadic. At this point, personnel are entirely unable to control or resist the twitches. However, it has been shown that prolonged exposure to SCP-6742 can reduce the anomalous effects on the subject listening to it.

Item was recovered from [REDACTED] after there were reports from the area of two personnel used SCP-6742 to steal approximately [REDACTED] from a local bank. The bank workers were unable to stop the robbery due to the anomalous effects of the object. The two personnel committing the robbery were able to resist the effects enough to perform basic actions because of prolonged exposure. Object was retrieved by an MTF crew on [REDACTED] and placed into containment 4 days later.


Sorry for any errors lol I just thought it would be fun to write this, great comment by the way



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@ashishsaxena4054

Fat Boy Slim:- Push the Tempo!
Chemical Brothers:- Do it again!

@fuzzypickle2006

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@DueOneInc

Yeah!

@clray123

The goats were unaffected, though.

@railgap

It goes back to the 80s. Everybody has used the idea, many long before Fatboy Slim.

@HaidesTunicaRoja

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@ahrilabd7775

That radio is an SCP. Should be kept in a safe, out of peoples reach.

@semisemicoloncolon

Item #: SCP-6742
Object Class: Safe
Containment Procedures: Object should be placed in a 3x3 meter containment unit, with sound proof modifications.

Item Description: SCP-6742-A is a 50x25x20 centimeter Boom Box. The model has not been identified, and it is believed to be a unique model that was not mass produced. It is capable of producing sounds up to 80 Decibels and as low as 35. It accepts standard cassettes of various models.

SCP-6742-B is a cassette storing the song “Do It Again” by The Chemical Brothers. It has a sticker with The Chemical Brothers logo attached to the front of the cassette.

When SCP-6742-B is placed inside SCP-6742-A and the play button is pressed, it will begin playing “Do It Again.” Any personnel within range to hear the song will begin feeling the urge to move their body in various ways to the beat. The strength of the urge and the extremity of the movements are directly proportional to the volume of the music. Personnel able to hear it faintly at 30 decibels have been observed to do small fidgeting movements such as tapping their feet and bobbing their heads. Personnel close to SCP-6742-A while it is at its maximum volume have been observed to have full body twitches, often random and sporadic. At this point, personnel are entirely unable to control or resist the twitches. However, it has been shown that prolonged exposure to SCP-6742 can reduce the anomalous effects on the subject listening to it.

Item was recovered from [REDACTED] after there were reports from the area of two personnel used SCP-6742 to steal approximately [REDACTED] from a local bank. The bank workers were unable to stop the robbery due to the anomalous effects of the object. The two personnel committing the robbery were able to resist the effects enough to perform basic actions because of prolonged exposure. Object was retrieved by an MTF crew on [REDACTED] and placed into containment 4 days later.


Sorry for any errors lol I just thought it would be fun to write this, great comment by the way

@bluespill

@; well done thank you! U gotta make this official!

@semisemicoloncolon

@Shawn Davenport LMAO thanks

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