Erika Jo Heriges (born November 2, 1986 in Angleton, Texas), known on stage… Read Full Bio ↴Erika Jo Heriges (born November 2, 1986 in Angleton, Texas), known on stage simply as Erika Jo, is an American country music recording artist who is best known as the winner of the 2005 season of the Nashville Star television program. Eighteen years old at the time, Erika Jo is the youngest person to win the competition, as well as the first female winner.

Her first single, "I Break Things", was released immediately upon her Nashville Star victory. The music video received heavy rotation on CMT and GAC, but the song peaked at #53. One subsequent single ("I'm Not Lisa") was released; it failed to reach the charts. Her first album, Erika Jo, was released by Universal South Records on June 14, 2005 and debuted at #5 on Billboard's country album chart, but the album, like its first single, enjoyed very limited success after its initial launch, selling just 118,829 copies through its first 11 months in releas

Love Is
Erika Jo Lyrics

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We're not strong enough to bend
We're not strong enough to say we can forgive
We're not brave enough to fall
Oh, and we're not big enough to risk it all

But love is, love is
It's always been, it always will be
We may not be perfect

But love is

We can't resist another fling
We're not able to live above the bling

But love is, love is
It's always been, it always will be
We may not be perfect
But love is

We may not be ready
Anywhere close to a start
But wherever we are

Love is
It's always been, it always will be
I may not be perfect
But love is

Hey, love is
Love is

Overall Meaning

In Erika Jo's song Love Is, she acknowledges that she and her partner may not be strong enough to forgive or bend, and that they may not be brave enough to fall or risk it all. However, she affirms that despite their imperfections and shortcomings, love is always present and essential. Love is an enduring force that has always been and will continue to be. Even though they may not be ready to start anything or live above superficial temptations, the power of love remains unchanging.

Through this song, the singer highlights the universal theme of love as a binding force that has the ability to overcome flaws and imperfections. It is a powerful message that encourages the listener to reflect on the strength of love in their own life, as well as the various challenges that may arise in a relationship. The lyrics suggest that even when we are unable to forgive or take risks, love has the strength to sustain and endure.

Line by Line Meaning

We're not strong enough to bend
We find it hard to compromise.

We're not strong enough to say we can forgive
Forgiveness is difficult for us to express.

We're not brave enough to fall
We're afraid of getting hurt.

Oh, and we're not big enough to risk it all
We're not willing to take a chance.

But love is, love is
In contrast, love perseveres despite these limitations.

It's always been, it always will be
Love has been a constant force throughout history and will continue to be.

We may not be perfect
While we are flawed individuals...

But love is
love is the one thing that makes up for it.

We can't resist another fling
We often give in to temptation for fleeting romance.

We're not able to live above the bling
Material possessions often hold us back.

We may not be ready
We may not be in the best state to begin a relationship.

Anywhere close to a start
We have a long way to go.

Hey, love is
But despite all of this...

Love is
love is strong enough to overcome any obstacle.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KATRINA RUTH ELAM, BONNIE J. BAKER

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