What is Love
Exile Lyrics


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What (what) is (is) love
L-O-V-E

I've got a question (I've got a question)
嘘がつけて裏切れる関係をどうやって信じればいい
それでも一緒にいるのはお互い自分の為だけ
Don't call it love no mo'
エゴと言う名の勘違いを気付かない振りも罪深い
Have you ever thought about it?

さんざん責めてだんだん冷めて
ねじれた心で見てしまう姿
本当は今でもきれいな筈なのに
Oh no, it's way too much, I can't figure it out
蒸発していく beautiful things
限りが有る事とも知らずにやり過ごしてきたけど oh what

What is L-O-V-E, I really wanna know
壊したり捨てたり何がしたいのか それでも求めている
What is L-O-V-E, somebody help me understand
愛の意味 答えられない 確かにあるのに

I've got a question, question
君が気に入る様な生き方をどうやって演じればいい
尽くしているって言うけど実際自分の為だろう
Don't call it love no mo'
理想と言う名のエフェクター 真実を誤魔化している
Can't you see what I see?

さんざん責めてだんだん冷めて
ねじれた心で見てしまう姿 oh, I'm sorry (sorry), I'm sorry
Oh no, it's way too much, I can't figure it out
蒸発していく beautiful things
取り戻せない時を 振り返り問いかけ続ける Oh what

What is L-O-V-E, I really wanna know
壊したり捨てたり何がしたいのか それでも求めている
What is L-O-V-E, somebody help me understand
愛の意味 答えられない 確かにあるのに

What is L-O-V-E, I really wanna know
壊したり捨てたり何がしたいのか それでも求めている
What is L-O-V-E, somebody help me understand
愛の意味 答えられない 確かにあるのに

What is love? What is love? Tell me




What is (L-O-V-E), what is love? Oh, what is love? Can you tell me?
What is love?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Exile's "What is Love" express a feeling of confusion and uncertainty about the concept of love. The singer starts off by pondering the definition and spelling of the word "love," and then goes on to question how one can trust a relationship where lies and betrayal are possible. The lyrics suggest that, even when two people are together, they may only be looking out for their own self-interests. The chorus repeats the singer's desire to understand the meaning of love, despite feeling disillusioned by the harsh realities of relationships.


The second verse continues to explore the theme of love's complexities, focusing on the idea that people often criticize each other (perhaps for falling short of the ideal of love) and become emotionally distant as a result. The singer apologizes for contributing to this dynamic, feeling remorse for the beautiful things that have been lost or evaporated. The pre-chorus returns to the notion that people can't really understand the meaning of love, no matter how desperately they may seek it out. Throughout the song, the repeated question "What is love?" serves as a refrain, highlighting the singer's uncertainty and search for answers.


Overall, "What is Love" is a poignant meditation on the ways in which love can be confusing, elusive, and difficult to define. The lyrics suggest a sense of disillusionment and even despair at times, but also convey the singer's persistent desire for understanding and connection.


Line by Line Meaning

What (what) is (is) love
The songwriter wants to know the true meaning of love.


L-O-V-E
Love, the emotion that the songwriter is trying to understand.


I've got a question (I've got a question)
The songwriter has a question regarding the nature of love.


嘘がつけて裏切れる関係をどうやって信じればいい それでも一緒にいるのはお互い自分の為だけ Don't call it love no mo'
The songwriter questions how they can believe in a relationship built on lies, and how they are only together for their own selfish reasons. The songwriter suggests that the relationship shouldn't be called love.


エゴと言う名の勘違いを気付かない振りも罪深い
The songwriter believes that not realizing the misconception of ego is also a sin.


Have you ever thought about it?
The songwriter questions whether others have considered the nature of love in the same manner.


さんざん責めてだんだん冷めて ねじれた心で見てしまう姿 本当は今でもきれいな筈なのに Oh no, it's way too much, I can't figure it out
The songwriter reflects on how the relationship has been heavily criticized and has cooled down, causing a twisted perception of love. The songwriter is overwhelmed and unable to understand it further.


蒸発していく beautiful things 限りが有る事とも知らずにやり過ごしてきたけど oh what
The songwriter acknowledges that beautiful things can disappear without notice and admits to ignoring the fact that everything is limited.


What is L-O-V-E, I really wanna know 壊したり捨てたり何がしたいのか それでも求めている What is L-O-V-E, somebody help me understand 愛の意味 答えられない 確かにあるのに
The songwriter repeats their desire to comprehend love and acknowledges their tendency to destroy or discard it despite still yearning for it. They plead for someone to help them understand the meaning of love that remains uncertain.


I've got a question, question 君が気に入る様な生き方をどうやって演じればいい 尽くしているって言うけど実際自分の為だろう Don't call it love no mo'
The songwriter poses another question on how they should act to please their partner, knowing that they serve their own interests despite claiming to be devoted. The songwriter suggests once again that it's not love.


理想と言う名のエフェクター 真実を誤魔化している Can't you see what I see?
The songwriter believes that ideals only serve to distort the truth and asks if others see what they do.


oh, I'm sorry (sorry), I'm sorry
The songwriter apologizes for their previous actions or thoughts toward love.


取り戻せない時を 振り返り問いかけ続ける Oh what
The songwriter continues to ponder missed opportunities and the irretrievable moments of the past.


What is love?
The songwriter repeats the main question of the song, expressing their continued curiosity and confusion about the meaning of love.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Michico, T. Kura

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