Love Ain't My Favorite Word
Christone Kingfish Ingram Lyrics
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Tom Hambridge-Kingfish Ingram
Love ain't my favorite word
So many people use it in vain
Love ain′t my favorite word
So many people use it in vain
I thought that love was gonna heal my heart
I had me a girl, who I really cared for
She tore my heart to pieces,
And she walked right out that door
Love ain't my favorite word
So many people use it in vain
I thought that love was gonna heal my heart
But all it did was add to the pain
She said she'd never leave
She said it to my face
I woke up one morning
And she was three states away
Love ain′t my favorite word
So many people use it in vain
I thought that love was gonna heal my heart
But all it did was add to the pain
In Christone Kingfish Ingram's song "Love Ain't My Favorite Word," the singer expresses his disillusionment with the concept of love. He repeats the phrase "love ain't my favorite word" throughout the song, emphasizing his negative feelings towards it. The reason for this is that he has experienced love as painful and damaging. He had a girlfriend whom he deeply cared for, but she broke his heart and left him distraught. In spite of this, he had hoped that love would serve as a balm to heal his emotional wounds. Unfortunately, however, all it did was add to his pain. The chorus of the song implies that his experiences are not unique: "So many people use it in vain."
Through these lyrics, the singer expresses a sense of betrayal and hurt, as well as a skepticism towards the promises of romantic love. He highlights the ways in which love can be used insincerely and as a means of manipulation. Ultimately, the song presents a complex and realistic view of love - one that acknowledges the possibility of both joy and pain.
Line by Line Meaning
Love ain't my favorite word
I don't like the word love very much
So many people use it in vain
A lot of people say they love someone, but they don't really mean it
I thought that love was gonna heal my heart
I believed that love would make me feel better after my heart was broken before
But all it did was add to the pain
But instead, it just made the pain worse
I had me a girl, who I really cared for
I was in a relationship with a girl that I really liked
She tore my heart to pieces,
Unfortunately, she broke my heart
And she walked right out that door
She left me without looking back
She said she'd never leave
She promised me that she would never leave me
She said it to my face
She told me this directly
I woke up one morning
One day after she made this promise,
And she was three states away
I found out that she had left me and gone far away
Writer(s): Tom Hambridge, Christone Ingram
Contributed by Alaina C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@joeyvaughn5643
At 22 yrs. Old and he hasn't even scratched his potential.
Wow man ! He's got an amazing future with his Humble, respectful, suave, Smooth and genuine delivery! No question. I am a FAN ! A toast to your Future "KING FISH"!
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@holybro
Man he is a great singer and player. The Band is great. I luv the bass and drums. Never heard the blues so good
@clintmazyn3564
Everytime i hear this jam... Just goosebumps. Cant wait to see him again
@tealove75
I thought love was going to heal my heart but all it did was add to the pain🎶🎶🎶
@thunderoz1254
This is straight Blues People. Watch out 👍
@solofiddle
killin’ it
@Dewabarasunderan
Legend already
@ImMoonMan
can we talk about the Buddy Guy autographed strap??
@gharbog
This gives me some SRV vibes.
@austinhawkins1443
The intro