True Love
Coldplay [Ghost Stories] Lyrics
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I had it once, I lost it though
And all along the fire below would rise
And I wish you could have let me know
What's really going on below
I've lost you now, you let met go but one last time
Remember once upon a time, when I was yours and you were blind
The fire would sparkle in your eyes and mine
So tell me you love me, if you don't then lie, oh lie to me
Just tell me you love, if you don't then lie, oh lie to me
If you don't then lie, oh lie to me
And call it true, call it true love
Call it true, call it true love
In the song True Love, Coldplay takes a reflective and introspective approach as they sing about the challenges and struggles of love. The opening lines convey a sense of fleeting control, as if the singer had a grip on their relationship but lost it. The line "And all along the fire below would rise" indicates that even though the singer thought they had things under control, there were underlying issues that were building up and eventually erupted. The regretful tone of the lyrics continues as the singer expresses a wish to have been notified of the issues that led to their breakup. The recurring line "Tell me you love me, if you don't then lie, oh lie to me" emphasizes the desire for reassurance and the willingness to accept even a lie just to feel some semblance of hope.
The chorus of the song reinforces the idea of nostalgia and past memories. Coldplay sings about a time when they were once in love and reminds their partner of the "fire" that used to be present in their relationship. The repeated line "And call it true, call it true love" hints at a yearning for a reconciliation or rekindling of the love that was once shared.
Overall, True Love is a poignant and emotional exploration of the complexities of love and relationships. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the ups and downs experienced in a romantic relationship, and the desire for reassurance and comfort in times of trouble.
Line by Line Meaning
For a second, I was in control
I had a brief moment of power in my relationship.
I had it once, I lost it though
I used to be in control of my relationship, but not anymore.
And all along the fire below would rise
Despite my loss of control, passion still smolders within me.
And I wish you could have let me know
I desire more transparency and honesty in my relationship.
What's really going on below
I long to understand my partner's true feelings and emotions.
I've lost you now, you let me go but one last time
My relationship is ending, but I yearn for one final act of love and intimacy.
Tell me you love me, if you don't then lie, oh lie to me
Even if my partner no longer feels love for me, I beg them to lie and say they do.
Remember once upon a time, when I was yours and you were blind
There was a time when my partner was enamored with me, but they can no longer see me with the same rose-colored glasses.
The fire would sparkle in your eyes and mine
There used to be a mutual fire and passion in our relationship.
So tell me you love me, if you don't then lie, oh lie to me
I am willing to accept any falsehood if it means clinging onto my diminishing relationship.
Just tell me you love me, if you don't then lie, oh lie to me
I am desperate for my partner's affection and willing to believe any lie they tell me.
If you don't then lie, oh lie to me
I am aware that my partner may no longer love me, but I implore them to hide the truth and continue lying.
And call it true, call it true love
Even if love no longer exists between us, I want to continue to believe in it and call it true love.
Call it true, call it true love
I desperately cling onto the idea of true love, even if it may no longer exist in my relationship.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHRISTOPHER ANTHONY JOHN MARTIN, GUY RUPERT BERRYMAN, JONATHAN MARK BUCKLAND, WILLIAM CHAMPION
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For a second, I was in control
I had it once, I lost it though
And all along the fire below would rise
And I wish you could have let me know
What's really going on below
I've lost you now, you let met go but one last time
Tell me you love me, if you don't then lie, oh lie to me
Remember once upon a time, when I was yours and you were blind
The fire would sparkle in your eyes and mine
So tell me you love me, if you don't then lie, oh lie to me
Just tell me you love, if you don't then lie, oh lie to me
If you don't then lie, oh lie to me
And call it true, call it true love
Call it true, call it true love
@filipemaldini9710
Unpopular opinion : This is one of Coldplay's best songs and one of the most underrated.
@rochzygmunt2576
O yes, I agree!
@azilahchan1
I agree
@dalanginliz5400
I think so too...i like it much
@andrewmasc3174
I agree
@nitroxide17
Yes!
@jahangirsaani9778
Coldplay is not just music. It is THERAPY
@allhimwithme5115
Seriously; it helped me through a divorce.
@chrisbridston3438
This album came out DURING my divorce
@israelpessoa7056
Acalma a alma e o espírito, Coldplay é massa. Kisses Brasil...