Love-Ish
Christie Huff Lyrics
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First sight of my day is you (yeah)
I keep feeling scared and closer
The walls I've built -
You're breaking through
You're running your fingers through my hair
What do we call this - I don't care
Cause it's love-ish
My heart's pounding when I'm next to you
If I'm honest
We've got something that I'd hate to lose
And when I'm without ya i don't like the way
There's just something about this
That I can't explain
But it's love-ish (yeah)
It's not that we don't know what love is
We both tip toe around the words
We're not being indecisive
No one wants to wind up hurt (no)
Cause it's love-ish
My heart's pounding when I'm next to you
If I'm honest
We've got something that I'd hate to lose
And when I'm without ya i don't like the way
There's just something about this
That I can't explain
But it's love-ish (oh yeah, oooooo)
You're running your fingers through my hair
What we call this - I don't care
But I'm not going anywhere
Cause it's love-ish
My heart's pounding when I'm next to you
If I'm honest
We've got something that I'd hate to lose
And when I'm without ya i don't like the way
There's just something about this
That I can't explain
But it's love-ish (oh yeah, oh yeah, oooooo)
Cause it's love-ish, love-ish
The lyrics of Christie Huff's song "Love-Ish" describe a complex and uncertain romantic relationship. The singer begins by acknowledging her initial apprehension, as she mentions being "scared and closer." This suggests a fear of vulnerability and getting emotionally involved. However, she also mentions that the walls she's built to protect herself are slowly being broken down by this person.
The next verse highlights the physical intimacy between the singer and her partner, as they run their fingers through her hair. Despite their uncertainty about the nature of their relationship, the singer admits that she doesn't care what they call it because of the strong emotions she experiences. This implies a willingness to embrace the connection they share, regardless of the undefined label.
The chorus further explores the ambiguity and mixed emotions within the relationship. The singer describes her heart pounding when she's near this person, indicating a deep emotional impact. She also recognizes that they have something special that she doesn't want to lose. However, when they are apart, she doesn't like the feeling, suggesting a certain amount of unease or insecurity.
The line "It's not that we don't know what love is" reflects the awareness that both individuals understand the concept of love but are hesitant to fully commit or express it. They tread lightly around declaring their feelings to avoid potential hurt or rejection. The singer emphasizes that this caution does not stem from indecisiveness but rather a desire to protect themselves.
In conclusion, "Love-Ish" portrays a relationship that is caught in a gray area between friendship and love. The lyrics capture the mixture of fear, passion, and uncertainty that often accompanies such situations. Despite not having a clear definition, the singer acknowledges the strong connection and emotional impact this person has on her.
Line by Line Meaning
Well you might be rolling over
You may be hesitant or uncertain
First sight of my day is you (yeah)
Seeing you brings happiness to my day
I keep feeling scared and closer
I am simultaneously afraid and drawn closer to you
The walls I've built - You're breaking through
You are breaking down the emotional barriers I have constructed
You're running your fingers through my hair
You affectionately touch my hair
What do we call this - I don't care
I don't care about labeling our relationship
Cause it's love-ish
It resembles love in some ways
My heart's pounding when I'm next to you
Being near you makes my heart race
If I'm honest
If I'm being truthful
We've got something that I'd hate to lose
We have a special connection that I don't want to lose
And when I'm without ya I don't like the way
I feel uncomfortable when you're not around
There's just something about this
There is a unique quality to our relationship
That I can't explain
I struggle to put it into words
But it's love-ish (yeah)
But it resembles love in some way
It's not that we don't know what love is
We understand what love is
We both tip toe around the words
We are both hesitant to express our feelings directly
We're not being indecisive
We are not unsure or indecisive
No one wants to wind up hurt (no)
Neither of us wants to end up getting hurt
Oh yeah, oooooo
Expressing excitement or agreement
But I'm not going anywhere
I am committed and not leaving
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