Strange Love
Darlene Love Lyrics
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Not like any boys that I've known before
Yes you gotta strange kind of love
And I can't take it, can't take it no more
Don't want you hangin' 'round my door
'Cause you brought a strange kind of love to me
When you're seen in places you shouldn't be
Yes you brought a strange kind of love
And I can't take it, can't take your lies
Don't want your silly alibis
'Cause you brought a strange kind of love to me
And I can't take it, can't take it no more
Don't want you hangin' 'round my door
'Cause you brought a strange kind of love to me
The lyrics of Darlene Love's "Strange Love" speak about the singer's difficulty in dealing with an unusual type of love. The song communicates the fears and frustrations of a woman who has found herself caught up in a passionate but bewildering relationship. Love sings about the "strange ways of lovin'" displayed by her partner, which she insists are unlike anything she has ever experienced before with other men. While these ways of loving may be exciting and exhilarating, they are also causing her confusion and distress.
Additionally, the song suggests that Love's partner is not entirely honest with her. Love addresses the fact that her partner is seen in places where he shouldn't be and fabricates stories about looking for her. The lies and deceit undermine the trust between them and cause Love further anxiety. Ultimately, Love reaches a breaking point and declares that she can no longer tolerate the strange love that her partner brings into her life.
In summary, "Strange Love" is a song that explores the complexities of a non-traditional romantic relationship. The lyrics express the mixture of emotions the singer is experiencing and highlight the turmoil that exists within her.
Line by Line Meaning
You've got ways of lovin' I never saw
Your approach to love is unconventional and unlike anything I have seen before.
Not like any boys that I've known before
You are different from any man I have been with in the past.
Yes you gotta strange kind of love
Your love is unusual and out of the ordinary.
And I can't take it, can't take it no more
I cannot withstand the peculiar and unsettling nature of your affection any longer.
Don't want you hangin' 'round my door
I don't want you to be close to me or have any contact with me.
'Cause you brought a strange kind of love to me
You have introduced an unfamiliar and uncomfortable type of love into my life.
When you're seen in places you shouldn't be
You are seen in locations where you have no business being.
You tell everyone you're lookin' for me
You claim that you are searching for me and talking to people about it.
And I can't take it, can't take your lies
I cannot endure your dishonesty anymore.
Don't want your silly alibis
I don't want to hear your flimsy excuses anymore.
'Cause you brought a strange kind of love to me
You have brought a bizarre and unsettling version of love into my life.
And I can't take it, can't take it no more
I cannot bear the strange and unsettling type of love you are offering me anymore.
Don't want you hangin' 'round my door
I don't want you to be around me anymore.
'Cause you brought a strange kind of love to me
You have introduced an unusual and disconcerting version of love into my life.
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