Oh Love
Emilie Nicolas Lyrics


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Oh love, oh love, oh love, you got tense
And I thought you'd never end
Oh love, oh love, oh love, are we friends?
From sky to hell without sins

I won't grow faster than it takes
I won't grow faster than it takes
But I
Don't need him the way I used to
Don't sweat the small things like I used to
All of those days are ghosts
And I'm holding on to that
I don't make love the way I used to
With my heart close to me loosely
All of those days are ghosts
And I'm holding on to that

Oh love, oh love, oh love, you got mean
If I've lost this many times, when will I win?
Oh love, oh love, oh love, you got so many others
So show us why you are so glorious

I won't grow faster than it takes
I won't grow faster than it takes

But I
Don't need him the way I used to
Don't sweat the small things like I used to
All of those days are ghosts
And I'm holding on to that
I don't make the way I used to
Love takes up more space than it used to




All of those days are ghosts
And I'm holding on to that

Overall Meaning

The song "Oh Love" by Emilie Nicolas is a reflective piece about the complexities of love. The opening lines set the tone for the entire song with the repetition of "oh love" and the phrase "you got tense," indicating that the singer is identifying love as something that can cause tension and stress. The next line "And I thought you'd never end" suggests that the singer has experienced heartbreak in the past and possibly felt trapped in a difficult relationship. The following line questions the nature of the relationship, "Are we friends?" which could imply that the singer is unsure if the love they are experiencing is genuine or if they are just going through the motions.


The second verse continues with the theme of change and growth. The singer sings "I won't grow faster than it takes," indicating that they have learned patience and won't rush into anything. The chorus then returns with the repetition of "Don't need him the way I used to," showing that the singer has grown and is not as dependent on their partner as they were before. The line "All of those days are ghosts, and I'm holding on to that" suggests that the singer has come to terms with the past and is determined to move forward.


In the third verse, the singer expresses frustration with love, calling it "mean" and questioning when they will finally win. They also acknowledge that love is not exclusive to just them, saying "you got so many others" which could imply jealousy or insecurity. The verse ends with the line "So show us why you are so glorious," which could be interpreted as a plea to love to prove its worth.


Overall, "Oh Love" is a compelling analysis of the ups and downs of love, exploring themes of growth, change, and the complexity of human emotions.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh love, oh love, oh love, you got tense
Love can feel overwhelming and intense at times.


And I thought you'd never end
Love can feel so strong that it seems like it will never stop.


Oh love, oh love, oh love, are we friends?
Sometimes it can be hard to distinguish between romantic love and friendship.


From sky to hell without sins
Love can take us to great heights or lead us to dark places, but it is not inherently good or bad.


I won't grow faster than it takes
Emilie is willing to be patient with love, and won't rush into anything.


But I Don't need him the way I used to Don't sweat the small things like I used to All of those days are ghosts And I'm holding on to that I don't make love the way I used to With my heart close to me loosely All of those days are ghosts And I'm holding on to that
Emilie has learned from past relationships and is no longer the same person she used to be. She has developed healthier attitudes toward love and is holding onto the lessons she's learned.


Oh love, oh love, oh love, you got mean
Love can also bring pain and hurt, and it's not always easy.


If I've lost this many times, when will I win?
Emilie wonders when she will find true love after experiencing heartbreak in the past.


Oh love, oh love, oh love, you got so many others
Love is not exclusive, and other people may also be vying for the same person's affection.


So show us why you are so glorious
Despite the difficulties love can bring, it can also be beautiful and wonderful. Emilie is hoping to experience the good side of love.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Emilie Nicolas Kongshavn, Morten Gillebo, Nicolay Tangen Svaennes, Ole Torjus Hofvind, Thomas Meyer Kongshavn

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