The current incarnation of the band includes Jones, lead vocalist Kelly Hansen, bass guitarist Jeff Pilson and multi-instrumentalist Tom Gimbel.
With ten multi-platinum albums and sixteen Top 30 hits, Foreigner is universally hailed as one of the most popular rock acts in the world with a formidable musical arsenal that continues to propel sold-out tours and album sales, now exceeding 75 million. Responsible for some of rock and roll’s most enduring anthems including Juke Box Hero, Feels Like The First Time, Urgent, Head Games, Say You Will, Cold as Ice, Hot Blooded, and the worldwide #1 hit, I Want To Know What Love Is, Foreigner continues to rock the charts more than thirty years into the game.
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Foreigner Lyrics
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I better read between the lines, in case I need it when I'm older
Now this mountain I must climb, feels like the world upon my shoulders
Through the clouds I see love shine, it keeps me warm as life grows colder
In my life there's been heartache and pain
I don't know if I can face it again
I want to know what love is, I want you to show me
I want to feel what love is, I know you can show me
I'm gonna take a little time, a little time to look around me
I've got nowhere left to hide, it looks like love has finally found me
In my life there's been heartache and pain
I don't know if I can face it again
Can't stop now, I've traveled so far, to change this lonely life
I want to know what love is, I want you to show me
I want to feel what love is, I know you can show me
I want to know what love is, I want you to show me
(And I want to feel) I want to feel what love is
(And I know) I know you can show me
Let's talk about love, I want to know what love is
The love that you feel inside, I want you to show me
And I'm feeling so much love, I want to feel what love is
No, you just can't hide, I know you can show me
I want to know what love is (let's talk about love), I know you can show me
I want to feel it too, I want to feel what love is
I want to feel it too, and I know and I know, I know you can show me
Show me love is real, yeah, I want to know what love is
The lyrics to Foreigner’s song “I Want to Know What Love Is” expresses the longing to understand the true meaning of love. The songwriter expresses the need to take time and think things over, to read between the lines and understand the complexities of life so that they may be better prepared emotionally for the future. The use of the metaphorical mountain represents the difficulties and burdens that life presents, but the light of love, shining through the clouds, provides warmth and hope. The song also addresses the individual's struggle with heartache and pain, but the desire to change their current situation to one of love and understanding is the ultimate goal.
Throughout the song, the phrases “I want to know what love is” and “I want you to show me” appear repeatedly. This repetition emphasizes the singer’s heartfelt need to understand and feel the essence of love. The song transitions from expressing the individual's struggles to desiring the expression of love from someone else. It stands to reason that the songwriter believes that true love cannot be experienced or understood until it is exchanged between individuals.
Line by Line Meaning
I gotta take a little time, a little time to think things over
I need to take a brief moment to reflect on my life and consider my next move
I better read between the lines, in case I need it when I'm older
I should analyze situations more deeply to avoid potential problems in the future
Now this mountain I must climb, feels like the world upon my shoulders
The challenges I face seem immense and overwhelming
Through the clouds I see love shine, it keeps me warm as life grows colder
Despite difficulties, love provides hope and comfort
In my life there's been heartache and pain, I don't know if I can face it again
I've experienced emotional trauma and fear the possibility of going through it again
Can't stop now, I've traveled so far, to change this lonely life
I've made too much progress to give up now and still hope to find companionship and happiness
I want to know what love is, I want you to show me
I desire a deeper understanding of love and hope to experience it through someone else
I'm gonna take a little time, a little time to look around me
I plan to observe my surroundings more carefully and be more mindful of opportunities
I've got nowhere left to hide, it looks like love has finally found me
I can no longer avoid a loving relationship and must face it head-on
And I'm feeling so much love, I want to feel what love is
I'm excited about experiencing love and its many facets
No, you just can't hide, I know you can show me
I'm confident that someone I know can help me understand and experience love
Let's talk about love, I want to know what love is
I'm willing to discuss and learn more about love in order to experience it more fully
The love that you feel inside, I want you to show me
I want to know what someone else's experience of love feels like
I want to feel it too, and I know and I know, I know you can show me
I am confident that someone else can help me experience love and I eagerly anticipate this
I want to know what love is (let's talk about love), I know you can show me
I want to understand love more deeply and believe that someone I know can help me do so
I want to feel it too, I want to feel what love is
I want to experience love in every way possible
Show me love is real, yeah, I want to know what love is
By experiencing love, I hope to prove to myself that it is real and meaningful
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