Supernatural Love
Donna Summer Lyrics


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We were strangers
Who one were lovers
We've been everlasting friends

I was shattered
When you walked out, boy
I was walking off the edge
Friends, said i looked so down-hearted
When you left
Now my broken heart is stable
I'm starting to mend
Got you back and I'm living again

Oh, this must be love
That sets my soul on fire
A supernatural love
(this must be)
That makes my flame burn higher
A supernatural love

Life was only tear drops falling down
From my eyes
Now my broken heart is stable
Oh, I'm coming alive
I can't fight what I'm feeling inside

This must be love
That sets my soul on fire
A supernatural love
(oh, this must be)
That makes my flame burn higher
A supernatural love
That gets me so excited
A supernatural love
(oh, this must be)
That makes us true survivors
A supernatural love

Friends, said i looked so down-hearted
When, when you left
Now my broken heart is stable
I'm starting to mend
Got you back and I'm living again

Oh, this must be love
That sets my soul on fire
A supernatural love
(oh, this must be)
That makes my flame burn higher
A supernatural love
That gets me so excited
A supernatural love
(oh, this must be)




That makes us true survivors
A supernatural love

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Donna Summer's "Supernatural Love" depict the journey of two people who were once lovers but had broken up, becoming strangers to each other. However, they eventually reconnected and became "everlasting friends," leading to the possibility of reigniting their romance. The song speaks of a "supernatural love" that has the power to set one's soul on fire and make their flame burn higher.


The singer of the song admits to being devastated when her former lover walked out on her. Friends tried to console her, but it was the return of the former lover that brought stability back to her broken heart. With his arrival and the potential for a renewed relationship, she finds herself "coming alive" once more. This "supernatural love" is not only exciting but can also make "true survivors" out of those who possess it.


However, the song doesn't explicitly say whether the singer and her former lover do rekindle their romance. It leaves the listener with the possibility of a happy ending, but it's also open to interpretation. The song's message seems to be that true love never truly dies, and there's always a chance for it to be rekindled, even if circumstances seem to have made it impossible.


Line by Line Meaning

We were strangers
At first, we didn't know each other at all


Who one were lovers
But then, we became romantic partners


We've been everlasting friends
Even though we're not together anymore, we still care for each other


I was shattered
I felt completely broken


When you walked out, boy
When you left me behind, I was devastated


I was walking off the edge
I was on the brink of losing it all


Friends, said i looked so down-hearted
My loved ones noticed that I was struggling to cope with the breakup


Now my broken heart is stable
However, I've come a long way and my heart is healing


I'm starting to mend
I'm beginning to feel better


Got you back and I'm living again
Now that we've reconnected, I feel like I'm alive again


Oh, this must be love
The way I feel right now can only be described as true love


That sets my soul on fire
It's a passion that burns deep inside of me


A supernatural love
Our connection is otherworldly, beyond the natural realm


(this must be)


That makes my flame burn higher
Being with you makes me feel more alive than ever


Life was only tear drops falling down
Before you came back into my life, I was very unhappy and cried often


From my eyes


That makes my flame burn higher
Now that we're together, my passion has been reignited


Oh, I'm coming alive
I feel like I'm finally living after a period of darkness


I can't fight what I'm feeling inside
My emotions for you are too strong to deny


That gets me so excited
Just thinking about you makes me feel elated


That makes us true survivors
Our love has overcome many challenges, making us stronger


A supernatural love
Our relationship is truly special, beyond the realm of the ordinary


(oh, this must be)


That makes my flame burn higher
Being with you makes me feel more alive than ever


That gets me so excited
Just thinking about you excites me to no end


(oh, this must be)


That makes us true survivors
Our love has overcome many obstacles and we're still here together


A supernatural love
Our bond is truly magical and extraordinary




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRUCE SUDANO, DONNA SUMMER, MICHAEL OMARTIAN

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Comments from YouTube:

Monica Wright

One of my favorite Donna Summer songs. Should've been a bigger hit!

Diaval

A great, but underrated dance tune by diva Donna. Still a favorite song of mine. This SHOULD have received more air-play.

rgrndu

This woman should NEVER lip sync. She sings better live than on her recordings.

Amzy Jones

Amen

Amzy Jones

Another should-a-been smash from one of the finest female voices of the last century.

John Browneyes

One of the best voices in pop music. I remember when "Last Dance" was big. I miss those days!

David C

What an incredible voice. Just amazing.

Ramon Cervantes

I remember watching this show and seeing her perform. What a classy and lovely lady who could do more for a song with her amazing voice and her sensual personna than a gaggle of MTV vixens.

j8464m

Outstanding performance from our TRUE Queen!!!!!

CapricornDavo

Cats Without Claws is one of my favorite albums by Donna.

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