Passion
Ecstasy Passion & Pain Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴

There's something in my heart
That I'm burning to say
Lovin' you ain't easy 'cause
My pride gets in the way

Words are like butter
Rolling off my lips
Cut like a knife
And now I'm sinking battleships

You know who you are, mm-hmm

Give me a reason to take you back
Give me a reason to share
Give me a reason, 'cause love is in season
But give me a reason to care
I like my freedom, yeah that's my style
My manifesto lullaby
Give me a reason, 'cause love is in season
But give me no reason to cry

There's something in your kiss
That I can't let you go
My heart says yes
My head says no

Passion so cruel
When it's hard to resist
I'm fashionably cool
But it's you that I miss

Give me a reason to take you back
Give me a reason to try
Give me a reason, 'cause love is in season
But give me no reason




My passion's in season
But give me no reason to cry

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Passion" talk about a love that is difficult to handle. The singer is torn between their pride, which makes it hard for them to show their love, and their desire for their lover, whom they just can't let go of. The words flow smoothly, but their impact is painful, causing the singer to feel like they're sinking battleships. They know who their lover is, but they need a reason to take them back and share their feelings, although they're afraid of getting hurt again. They enjoy their freedom but crave love and passion, without experiencing any reason to cry.


The song outlines the complexity of relationships and the difficulty that comes with it. The passion between two people can sometimes be hard to resist, despite the obstacles that come with it. The singer wants to protect their heart but can't help feeling attracted to their lover. The words express a deep longing for love, but also the fear of being hurt. Ultimately, the decision lies with the singer to either open up to their love or keep protecting their heart.


Line by Line Meaning

There's something in my heart
There's something I want to express, deep down inside my heart


That I'm burning to say
That I desperately want to express


Lovin' you ain't easy 'cause
Loving you isn't easy because


My pride gets in the way
My pride prevents me from being able to express my love for you


Words are like butter
Words come easily to me


Rolling off my lips
I can say them without a second thought


Cut like a knife
But sometimes they can be hurtful, like a sharp knife


And now I'm sinking battleships
And sometimes my words can have serious consequences


You know who you are, mm-hmm
I'm talking about you, you know it


Give me a reason to take you back
I want to forgive you and give us another chance


Give me a reason to share
I want us to share our lives together


Give me a reason, 'cause love is in season
Love is in the air, but I need a reason to believe in it


But give me a reason to care
I need to know that you care about me too


I like my freedom, yeah that's my style
I value my independence and freedom


My manifesto lullaby
It's my personal philosophy and way of life


But give me no reason to cry
I don't want to be hurt again


There's something in your kiss
There's something about your kiss


That I can't let you go
That makes it hard for me to let you go


My heart says yes
My heart tells me to be with you


My head says no
But my logical mind struggles with that decision


Passion so cruel
This strong feeling of desire can be painful


When it's hard to resist
When it's difficult to control


I'm fashionably cool
I try to maintain a cool and composed exterior


But it's you that I miss
But on the inside, I really miss you


Give me a reason to try
I want to give our relationship another shot


My passion's in season
I'm feeling strongly about you right now




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: LEON WARE, BUNNY SIGLER

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

Genre not found
Artist not found
Album not found
Song not found
Comments from YouTube:

@evelynbloom3952

2023 and it still makes me want to get up and dance!! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽♥️

@sharronwilliams7622

This waa my mother's favorite song. When i play it , I remember her singing this song as a little girl. Such a cherished memory. Miss you mom

@STWUUGAMMA

❤My mother loves this song

@mannypintado8349

It is January 2020 and There are 39 individuals who don't appreciate great Music. This is a Classic to be remembered..

@leosanchez7320

aa1aa11

@NativeNewYorkCityGir

Manny Pintado, you’re absolutely right! This is a 1976 CLASSIC that should never be forgotten.

@michaeldunlap7038

Great "HOUSE" 🎵
U should say

@johneff8942

There all dirty sons of a gun

@tracyskins7854

Sure nuff!!!❤❤❤❤

12 More Replies...

@magicworld3242

I knew Barbara Roy back in the day. Jocelyn Brown (her niece) introduced me to her. Very nice lady.

More Comments

More Versions