Love Is Mystical
Cold War Kids Lyrics


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And when my heart won't break
An empty space between my lungs
And when my knees won't shake
I'll drink to find inspiration
'Cause I'm a red blooded man
But I can't see behind the sun (I can't see behind the sun)
A supernatural plan
Is coming to meet me now

Living life with no need for the brakes
Something happens when I lean on my mistakes

Love is mystical
Love will break the chains
You might feel invincible
And you might be afraid
Light in darkness will show you the way
Give you the power to believe again

'Cause I'm a rational man
And I can see how far I've come (I can see how far I've come)
But I don't know where to stand
Or who's coming to meet me now

Living life with no need for the brakes
Something happens when I lean on my mistakes
If the words are true
And the words reveal the same
I come alive when I don't even think

Love is mystical
Love will break the chains
You might feel invincible
And you might be afraid
Light in darkness will show you the way
Give you the power to believe again

Oh, can't you hear the future is calling
For heaven's sake
It's either hell or high water
Let's get outta this place
I feel your skeptical eyes
On my mental state
I lift my hands to the sky
And I lower the stakes, oh yeah
And I lower the stakes, oh yeah
And I lower the stakes

Love is mystical
Do you feel the same?
Love is irresistible
It's calling out your name
Light in darkness will show you the way
Give you the power to believe again
Give you the power to believe again
Give you the power to believe again
Give you the power to believe again
Give you the power to believe again





To believe again
To believe again

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Cold War Kids' Love Is Mystical express a sense of uncertainty and longing for love that is both mystical and supernatural. The opening lines describe a physical sensation of emptiness and a difficulty in finding inspiration when the heart won't break and the knees won't shake. The singer is, at once, a red-blooded man and a rational man, who can see how far he has come in life but doesn't know where he stands or who is coming to meet him now.


The chorus of the song brings the focus to the mystical and transformative power of love, which has the ability to break chains and make one feel invincible but also afraid. There is light in darkness that can show the way and give the power to believe again. The bridge of the song encourages the listener to hear the call of the future and leave behind the skepticism and mental weights that hold them back.


Overall, Love Is Mystical is a song about the power and transformative potential of love. It acknowledges the difficulties and uncertainties that come with opening oneself up to such an unseen force, but ultimately celebrates its ability to break chains, inspire belief and bring light to darkness.


Line by Line Meaning

And when my heart won't break
Even when I am heartbroken, I will try to find strength.


An empty space between my lungs
Feeling hollow inside and searching for something meaningful to fill that void.


And when my knees won't shake
Even when I am fearless, I will still be human and have doubts.


I'll drink to find inspiration
Using alcohol as a way to fight writer's block and find something to create.


'Cause I'm a red blooded man
Being true to one's self and embracing masculinity.


But I can't see behind the sun (I can't see behind the sun)
Not being able to fully comprehend the world and understand its intricacies.


A supernatural plan
A sense of fate or destiny that is bigger than oneself.


Is coming to meet me now
The future is close and there is a sense of anticipation for what is to come.


Living life with no need for the brakes
Living life at full speed without any restraint or hesitation.


Something happens when I lean on my mistakes
Learning from past errors and gaining wisdom to move forward in life.


Love is mystical
Love is unexplainable, magical, and powerful.


Love will break the chains
Love can free people from emotional baggage and negativity.


You might feel invincible
Being in love can make people feel unstoppable.


And you might be afraid
While love is empowering, it can also make people vulnerable and scared.


Light in darkness will show you the way
There is always hope, even in the darkest moments.


Give you the power to believe again
Love can reignite one's belief in oneself and others.


'Cause I'm a rational man
Being logical and analytical, but also recognizing that not everything can be reasoned and understood.


And I can see how far I've come (I can see how far I've come)
Acknowledging personal growth and progress.


But I don't know where to stand
Feeling lost or unsure about one's place in life.


Or who's coming to meet me now
Uncertainty and anticipation about the future and who will play a role in it.


If the words are true
Questioning whether someone's words and intentions are authentic.


And the words reveal the same
Looking for consistency and agreement between someone's words and actions.


I come alive when I don't even think
Experiencing an almost spiritual awakening or revelation that is beyond conscious thought.


Oh, can't you hear the future is calling
Feeling the pull of the future and the need to make a change.


For heaven's sake
Expressing desperation for something good and pure to happen.


It's either hell or high water
Being faced with two extreme options or outcomes.


Let's get outta this place
Hoping to break free from stagnation or negativity and start anew.


I feel your skeptical eyes
Sensing doubt or distrust from someone else.


On my mental state
Feeling like someone is judging or scrutinizing one's emotional well-being.


I lift my hands to the sky
Metaphorically reaching out for help or guidance from a higher power.


And I lower the stakes, oh yeah
Relaxing and not taking things too seriously in order to ease one's anxieties.


Do you feel the same?
Asking if someone else feels the same sense of magic and wonder as oneself.


Love is irresistible
Being unable to resist the call of love and its power over people.


It's calling out your name
Feeling like love is specifically meant for oneself and being drawn towards it as a result.


To believe again
Rediscovering one's faith and trust in oneself and others.




Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, MAY THE BRIDGES I BURN LIGHT THE WAY, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, SCHUBERT MUSIC PUBLISHING INC., Hipgnosis Songs Group
Written by: DAVID QUON, JOE PLUMMER, LARS STALFORS, MATTHEW MAUST, MATTHEW SCHWARTZ, NATHAN WILLETT

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@lotaa2291

And when my heart won't break
An empty space between my lungs
And when my knees won't shake
I'll drink to find inspiration
Cause I'm a red blooded man
But I can't see behind the sun
(I can't see behind the sun)
A supernatural plan
Is coming to meet me now

Living life with no need for the brakes
Something happens when I lean on my mistakes

Love is mystical
Love will break the chains
You might feel invincible
And you might be afraid
Light in darkness will show you the way
Give you the power to believe again

Cause I'm a rational man
And I can see how far I've come
(I can see how far I've come)
But I don't know where to stand
Or who's coming to meet me now

Living life with no need for the brakes
Something happens when I lean on my mistakes
If the words are true
And the words reveal the same
I come alive when I don't even think

Love is mystical
Love will break the chains
You might feel invincible
And you might be afraid
Light in darkness will show you the way
Give you the power to believe again

Oh, can't you hear the future is calling
For heaven's sake
It's either hell or high water
Let's get outta this place
I feel your skeptical eyes
On my mental state
I lift my hands to the sky
And I lower the stakes, oh yeah
And I lower the stakes, oh yeah
And I lower the stakes

Love is mystical
Do you feel the same?
Love is irresistible
It's calling out your name
Light in darkness will show you the way
Give you the power to believe again
Give you the power to believe again
Give you the power to believe again
Give you the power to believe again
Give you the power to believe again

To believe again
To believe again



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I watch this scene right now 😂😂😂😂

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@@lealinke2906 its in top 5 scenes of the show just like rachel and mike at the end of season2.

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Saw this scene now and came to find the song😁😉✌️

@ras7nath

@@blaise576 I'm here too 😂 just been 2 seconds i saw it 😂

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Priorities set right 😂

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Donna and Harvey brought me here! #SUITS

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