If This Is Love
Drive She Said Lyrics
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Oh, you've been runnin'
Desperate heart, so far in the night
Oh, are you dreamin'
Reachin' out for some distant light?
We thought we found what they call love
But what have we found?
Just tell me now
If this is love
Oh, why does it feel there's a world that's between us?
If this is love
Oh, why do our hearts feel like they're breakin' apart?
If this is love
Oh, why does the night feel so never-ending?
If this is love
Oh-oh...
Oh, we've been driftin'
Like a feather that's blown in the wind
For all that's within us
Why can't we stand together again?
We thought we found what they call love
But what have we found?
There was a time you were on my side
Look at us now
If this is love
Oh, why does it feel there's a world that's between us?
If this is love
Oh, why do our hearts feel like they're breakin' apart?
If this is love
Oh, why does the night feel so never-ending?
If this is love
Oh, it's a time for holdin' on
Chasin' dreams that may never be
On through ragin' time
Oh, if this is love
Oh, why does it feel there's a world that's between us?
If this is love
Oh, why do our hearts feel like they're breakin' apart?
If this is love
Tell me why does it feel like we're starting over?
If this is love (is this love)
Oh, why does it feel there's a world that's between us?
If this is love (if it's love)
Oh, why does the night feel so never-ending?
If this is love, whoa
Tell me why, tell me why
Whoa-whoa-whoa, oh...
The song "If This Is Love" by Drive She Said is a melancholy ballad that explores the complicated and confusing emotions that come with a failing relationship. The opening lines set the tone for the whole song, as the lyrics describe a sense of desperation and anxiety, as if the singer is losing grip on the person they love. The chorus expresses the disconnect between what the relationship is supposed to be and what it actually is, and the conflicting emotions that result from this confusion. The lines "If this is love, why does it feel like we're starting over?" are particularly poignant, capturing the sense of sadness and disappointment that can come when a relationship fails to meet our expectations.
Throughout the song, the lyrics suggest that the couple was once happy and in love, but something has gone wrong and they are struggling to find their way back to each other. The line "We've been drifting like a feather that's blown in the wind" paints a picture of two people who have lost their way and can't find a common direction. The chorus of the song repeats several times, underscoring the central message that this relationship is not what it seems and is causing more pain than joy. The final lines of the song pose a powerful question: "If this is love, why does the night feel so never-ending?" It's a haunting image that captures the sense of loneliness and isolation that can come from being in a relationship that is no longer fulfilling.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, you've been runnin'
You have been running away
Desperate heart, so far in the night
You have a desperate heart and are lost in the darkness of the night
Oh, are you dreamin'
Are you dreaming of finding true love?
Reachin' out for some distant light?
Are you searching for hope and love in the distance?
We thought we found what they call love
We thought we found love
But what have we found?
What did we actually find?
You stand your ground, put yourself above
You refuse to compromise and put yourself first
Just tell me now
Please tell me the truth
Oh, we've been driftin'
We have been drifting apart
Like a feather that's blown in the wind
We have been directionless and lost in our relationship
For all that's within us
For all that we have inside of us
Why can't we stand together again?
Why can't we reconcile and stand together again?
Oh, it's a time for holdin' on
It's time to hold on to each other
Chasin' dreams that may never be
We are chasing dreams that may never become reality
On through ragin' time
We have to weather the difficult times together
Tell me why does it feel like we're starting over?
Why does it feel like our relationship is starting from scratch again?
If this is love
If what we have is really love
Oh, why does it feel there's a world that's between us?
Why does it feel like there is a huge distance between us?
Oh, why do our hearts feel like they're breakin' apart?
Why do our hearts feel like they are being torn in two?
If this is love
If this is really love
Oh, why does the night feel so never-ending?
Why does it feel like the night will never end?
If this is love, whoa
If this is really love
Tell me why, tell me why
Please tell me why
Whoa-whoa-whoa, oh...
Instrumental
Contributed by Gavin E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Benjamin Blake Mitchner
I had a dream last night where I covered this song. This is a beautiful song, but so true about way too many relationships. Sometimes love is so heartbreaking that you almost wish you'd never loved anyone in your life, but believe me it's much better to love someone than to never feel that emotion or shut it off from your life. I personally feel that love is the key- the most important thing there is. I'll give love all the time. Trouble is sometimes you give love and don't get it back. May I add what a great voice this guy has!? Wow. And he's a great guitar player. Mark Mangold is a genius.
Benjamin Blake Mitchner
Thank you so much! I'm glad someone out there cares about me. I've turned to music for salvation and it is THE ONLY THING that can ease the pain. This is the 4th time in a day and a half I've played this song. The night doesn't seem never ending I just wake up feeling like nothing. This song really sums it all up. Thank you, mate for the nice reply to me.
Benjamin Blake Mitchner
"We thought we found what they call love/What have we found?/There was a time you were on my side/Look At Us Now." That says everything. I have just heard that Al Frisch died. It will take me the rest of my life to grieve over all these losses. My best friend died of cancer last year. He didn't like AOR, but on just about all other musical spheres was my educator, soul mate, and best friend. I rephrase the lyric to "If this is Life/Tell me why did I get such a raw deal." Nothing is sadder than love ending. Al had so much passion in his writing and singing. This news couldn't have come at a worse time.
Benjamin Blake Mitchner
Thank you. I've been talking to my friends and family about Bill my best friend a lot. He was a very guarded person you had to win over by being interested in what drove him along. I was like that and I still am. He definitely would have wanted me to continue to be a musically minded person. I now, though, find NHL hockey my biggest interest along with music. I need to get some instruments and start recording. A lot of things work as therapy. I think you seem a good psychologist and I say it's an honorable job.
1994Baker
As a psychologist i can tell you that what you're going trough is absolutely normal and there's nothing to be shamed about.
I would suggest to talk to someone competent and be free-mindend doing so. It can help you in so many ways, expecially on coping about your friend's lost.
Don't consider yourself sick or crazy, just someone who needs to talk with someone that can REALLY help you.
That's my advise.
I hope you get well soon friend, and just carry your friend's spirit all over your heart, this way he's always part of you.
So long!
Benjamin Blake Mitchner
Yes thank you 1994Baker. Losing my best friend tore my life up really bad. I don't know how to deal with losing my best friend any suggestions
1994Baker
Sorry to hear this. Can your friend rest in peace now.
Benjamin Blake Mitchner
I went through a horrible breakup where my world fell apart. Nothing is worse than giving love and getting none in return. If this is love why does it feel there's a world between us that is right. That's how I feel. Maybe better off without him. Only makes me love this song even more.
Eaglechild
It's a pitty I can give you only one like....this song deserve thousands :) thanks for share
Panthertails.com
RIP AL Frisch family and friends we will always remember you and your music way to young to be taken home