This I Love
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And now I don't know why
She wouldn't say goodbye
But then it seems that I
Had seen it in her eyes

And it might not be wise
I'd still have to try
With all the love I have inside
I can't deny

I just can't let it die
'Cause her heart's just like mine
She holds her pain inside

So if you ask me why
She wouldn't say goodbye
I know somewhere inside

There is a special light
Still shining bright
And even on the darkest night
She can't deny

So if she's somewhere near me
I hope to God she hears me
There's no one else
Could ever make me feel
I'm so alive
I hoped she'd never leave me
Please God you must believe me
I've searched the universe
And found myself
Within' her eyes

No matter how I try
They say it's all a lie
So what's the use of my
Confessions to a crime
Of passions that won't die
In my heart

So if she's somewhere near me
I hope to God she hears me
There's no one else
Could ever make me feel
I'm so alive
I hoped she'd never leave me
Please God you must believe me
I've searched the universe
And found myself
Within' her eyes

So if she's somewhere near me
I hope to God she hears me
There's no one else
Could ever make me feel
I'm so alive

I hoped she'd never leave me
Please God you must believe me
I've searched the universe
And found myself
Within' her eyes

And now I don't know why
She wouldn't say goodbye
It just might be that I
Had seen it in her eyes
And now it seems that I




Gave up my ghost of pride
I'll never say goodbye

Overall Meaning

The song 'This I Love' by Guns N' Roses is a ballad sung by Axl Rose that touches upon the emotions of love, pain, and hope. The lyrics describe a relationship that has ended, leaving the singer with unanswered questions and unrequited love. He admits his feelings for the woman and his inability to move on from her. He feels that there is still a chance for them to be together, and he hopes that she still feels the same way about him. The song evokes feelings of longing and heartbreak, where both the pain and love are held inside. The song's message is clear - that even when love is gone, the feelings remain.


The lyrics suggest a deep emotional connection between the two lovers, as they share a similar emotional pain. The line, "She holds her pain inside," is particularly meaningful as it highlights the pain that the woman may be feeling. The singer acknowledges that he has seen something in her eyes that suggests that she may still hold feelings for him, but he cannot be sure. He continues to hope that they will be reunited and that their special bond will endure.


Overall, 'This I Love' is a moving and emotional ballad that speaks to the universal experience of love and heartbreak. The song's lyrics evoke feelings of longing and hope, and the power of the connection between the two lovers is evident in the words. It is a beautiful and poignant example of the power of music to capture the most profound human emotions.


Line by Line Meaning

And now I don't know why
I am clueless as to why she left me


She wouldn't say goodbye
She left without even bidding farewell


But then it seems that I
I had the feeling that it was going to happen


Had seen it in her eyes
I noticed an unusual intensity in her eyes


And it might not be wise
It could be foolish


I'd still have to try
I cannot give up without fighting


With all the love I have inside
I will pour all my love out


I can't deny
I cannot reject this feeling


I just can't let it die
I cannot let this love fade away


'Cause her heart's just like mine
We both have the same kind of heart


She holds her pain inside
She conceals her suffering internally


So if you ask me why
If you demand a reason for her departure


There is a special light
There was a unique sparkle


Still shining bright
That remains luminous


And even on the darkest night
And even in the darkest of the nights


She can't deny
She cannot refuse


So if she's somewhere near me
In case she is in my surroundings


I hope to God she hears me
I pray that she can hear my plea


There's no one else
No other being


Could ever make me feel
Would ever have the power to make me sense


I'm so alive
So full of life


I hoped she'd never leave me
I wished she wouldn't have given up on me


Please God you must believe me
I implore God to understand me


I've searched the universe
I've explored the entirety of the cosmos


And found myself
And discovered who I am


Within' her eyes
In the deep crevices of her iris


No matter how I try
No matter how much I attempt


They say it's all a lie
People claim it's not true


So what's the use of my
So what's the point of my


Confessions to a crime
Admissions of wrongdoing


Of passions that won't die
Of emotions that just won't go away


In my heart
Residing in my soul


And now it seems that I
It appears to me that


Gave up my ghost of pride
I let go of my egotistical ways


I'll never say goodbye
I'll never utter a farewell




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: W. AXL ROSE

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