What Is Love
Deborah Harry Lyrics


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What is love, what is love?
Yesterday I knew what it was
What is love, what is love
Well I've been haunted by the invisible ties that bind
And its impossible to get you out of my mind
So I'll be talking and texting till what seems like the end of time
And you know I'll be thinking of you and asking myself
What is love, what is love
Yesterday I knew what it ws
What is love
Today Im not so sure
What is love, what is love
Maybe tomorrow I'll know what it was
What is love
Why try? Why even bother to redefine?
All these feelings that have been floating the water line
Im still happy to know what it was like and I'll be thinking of you and asking myself everytime..
If you go wild I'll take my chances
I'll build a shrine to what romance is

I'll wreck my brain for some kind of answers cause even though Im in vain
What is love what is love?
Yesterday I knew what is was
What is love
Today Im so sure
What is love what is love
Maybe tomorrow I'll know
What is was
What is love what is love
What is love what is love
Yesterday i knew
Wat is was what is love
Today Im not so sure




What is love
What is love

Overall Meaning

The song "What Is Love" by Deborah Harry explores the complexity and fluidity of the concept of love. The lyrics begin with a straightforward question, "what is love?" The singer reflects on her relationship and how it has left her feeling confused and uncertain. She recounts how yesterday she knew what love was, but today she is not so sure. The invisible ties that bind her to her partner make it impossible to get them out of her mind, and she cannot help but constantly think about them, talk to them, and text them.


The chorus repeats the central question, "what is love?" emphasizing the singer's ongoing struggle to define and understand it. Despite her confusion and uncertainty, she recognizes the importance and value of love in her life. She speaks about how she is happy to have experienced it because even though it can be painful and heartbreaking, it can also be joyful and exhilarating. In the end, she acknowledges that she may never find the answers to the questions she poses, but she will continue to take chances and appreciate the beauty of love.


Overall, "What Is Love" is a reflective and introspective song that touches on the universal experience of grappling with the complexities of love. It acknowledges the pain and confusion that can come with love, but also highlights its beauty and value.


Line by Line Meaning

What is love, what is love?
The singer is questioning the meaning of love and is seeking an answer.


Yesterday I knew what it was
The singer knew what love was before but is now uncertain.


Well I've been haunted by the invisible ties that bind
The singer is being held back by the feelings of love towards someone.


And its impossible to get you out of my mind
The singer is unable to stop thinking about the person they are in love with.


So I'll be talking and texting till what seems like the end of time
The singer will keep in contact with the person they love as long as possible.


And you know I'll be thinking of you and asking myself, What is love, what is love
The singer is constantly questioning themselves about the meaning of love while thinking of the person they love.


Today I'm not so sure
The singer is still uncertain about the meaning of love in the present.


Maybe tomorrow I'll know what it was
The singer hopes to understand the meaning of love in the future.


Why try? Why even bother to redefine?
The singer is questioning the point of trying to redefine love.


All these feelings that have been floating the water line
The singer is experiencing a range of emotions that are difficult to understand or express.


I'm still happy to know what it was like and I'll be thinking of you and asking myself every time..
The singer is grateful for having experienced love before and will continue to think about the person they love.


If you go wild I'll take my chances
The singer will take a risk on love even if the other person is unpredictable.


I'll build a shrine to what romance is
The singer will cherish and value the romance they experience.


I'll wreck my brain for some kind of answers
The singer will try to understand the meaning of love by thinking about it constantly.


Cause even though I'm in vain
The singer recognizes that their efforts may be futile but will still try.




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