It's Love
Edith Adams Lyrics
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Well, who would've thought it?
If this is love then why have I fought it
What a way to feel I could touch the sky
What a way to feel I have found my guy
It's love at last I have someone to cheer for
It's love at last I've learned what I'm here for
Well, I see it and I know it, it's love
It's love, it's love
Well, who would've thought it?
If this is love then why have I fought it
What a way to feel I could touch the sky
What a way to feel I have found my guy
It's love at last I have someone to cheer for
It's love at last I've learned what we're here for
I've heard it said, "You know it when you see it"
Well, I see it and I know it, it's love
In these lyrics, Edith Adams expresses her surprise at finding love and questions why she may have resisted it in the past if this is the incredible feeling she now experiences. She notes that the intensity of her emotions makes her feel as if she could "touch the sky" and that she has found "her guy". For her, this new love brings a sense of purpose and something to cheer for in her life.
Throughout the song, Adams repeats the phrase "it's love" emphasizing how certain she is of this newfound feeling. She also acknowledges the popular phrase "you know it when you see it" when describing how she knows that what she's feeling is truly love. The lyrics evoke a sense of joy and optimism brought on by this newfound love.
Overall, the song It's Love by Edith Adams captures the feeling of being swept off one's feet and finding love unexpectedly. The lyrics reflect the elation and newfound purpose that love can bring into our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
It's love, it's love
I am overwhelmed with emotion, and I can't believe that I have finally found love.
Well, who would've thought it?
I never expected to find someone who would make me feel like this.
If this is love then why have I fought it
I have fought against love in the past, but now that I have experienced it, I realize how foolish that was.
What a way to feel I could touch the sky
The love I am feeling is so intense that I feel like I am on top of the world.
What a way to feel I have found my guy
I have finally found the person who completes me and makes me feel whole.
It's love at last I have someone to cheer for
I am so happy to have someone to support and cheer for, and who supports and cheers for me in return.
It's love at last I've learned what I'm here for
Now that I have found love, I understand my purpose and what I want out of life.
I've heard it said, "You know it when you see it"
I have heard people talk about the feeling of love before, and now that I am experiencing it, I understand what they meant.
Well, I see it and I know it, it's love
I can see and feel that what I am experiencing is true love, and I am grateful to have found it.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LEONARD BERNSTEIN, BETTY COMDEN, ADOLPH GREEN
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