When Love Turns To Pain
Golden Earring Lyrics


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She's got the touch of an angel
She's got hypnotizing eyes
No sign of badness
No evidence of lies
Sometimes it feels like I'm floating on cloud nine
Like changes in the weather
She flies on different feathers
Sometimes it feels like feels like I'm slowly dying
She's got the looks of a lady
But she's lethal like a knife
She performs to perfection
And brings you back to life
She puts magic in her power
She puts heat into your blood
But somehow I can't handle it
And wonder what to do
I can dream on forever
But I want a love that's true
But somehow she has a hold on me
With a grip so tight
And I recognize the feeling
And I know... and I know that's why
There's no remedy
When love turns to pain
And I know she's got me
And man, it hurts
But the pain is sweet
You can believe my words
And my mind goes blind
And I don't give a damn
Now you think I'm crazy
So what if I am?
Yesterday I stared into the dark horizon
Now I burned my skin to your fire
It's just the kind of light I desire
Baby I can cherish all your treasures now
Your love tells me how
She's got the looks of a lady
But she's lethal like a knife
She performs to perfection
And brings you back to life
She puts magic in her power
She puts heat into your blood
But somehow I can't handle it
And wonder what to do
I can dream on forever
But I want a love that's true
But somehow she has a hold on me
With a grip so tight
And I recognize the feeling
And I know... and I know that's why




There's no remedy
When love turns to pain

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Golden Earring's "When Love Turns To Pain" seem to describe a complicated relationship. On one hand, the singer is deeply attracted to this woman, describing her as having the "touch of an angel" and "hypnotizing eyes." He acknowledges that she brings him back to life and puts "magic in her power." However, at the same time, he seems to recognize that this relationship is not healthy for him. He describes feeling like he's "slowly dying" and not being able to handle the "grip so tight" that she has on him. He longs for a love that's true but seems to feel trapped in this tumultuous relationship.


The tone of the song is somewhat contradictory, with the singer expressing both joy and pain in his relationship with this woman. He seems to be caught between his desire for her and his recognition that this relationship is not ultimately good for him. This creates a sense of tension and ambiguity in the lyrics, leaving the listener unsure of how the story will ultimately play out.


Line by Line Meaning

She's got the touch of an angel
She has a gentle and comforting presence


She's got hypnotizing eyes
Her eyes are captivating and mesmerizing


No sign of badness
She appears to be good and trustworthy


No evidence of lies
She does not show any indication of dishonesty


Sometimes it feels like I'm floating on cloud nine
Being with her makes him feel incredibly happy and content


Like changes in the weather
However, her behavior can be unpredictable and changeable


She flies on different feathers
She is attracted to and influenced by different things at different times


Sometimes it feels like feels like I'm slowly dying
At other times, being with her is draining and exhausting


She's got the looks of a lady
She appears refined and elegant


But she's lethal like a knife
Despite her appearance, she can be dangerous


She performs to perfection
She is able to put on a facade of being flawless


And brings you back to life
She can also be very rejuvenating and revitalizing


She puts magic in her power
She holds a certain charm and allure


She puts heat into your blood
Being with her makes the blood rush through his veins with excitement


But somehow I can't handle it
However, he is unable to deal with the intense emotions she brings out in him


And wonder what to do
He is confused and unsure of how to deal with his conflicting feelings


I can dream on forever
He can imagine being with her forever


But I want a love that's true
But he desires a love that is genuine and honest


But somehow she has a hold on me
Despite his inner turmoil, he is still drawn to her


With a grip so tight
Her hold on him is strong and powerful


And I recognize the feeling
He knows that he is infatuated with her


And I know... and I know that's why
He understands that his feelings for her are the cause of his pain


There's no remedy
There is no solution or cure for his heartache


When love turns to pain
The pain he feels is a result of the love he has for her




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Comments from YouTube:

Found For You

Fantasic song where you hear the class of the Golden Earring and especially George Kooymans.
Great composition and the vocals are so beautiful.

frenk prinsse

It's good. Great song!! Second best on the album.

Barbara Georgiou

avec "Dream on", l'une des plus belles ballades de l'histoire du rock <3

Lunatic SkullDust

I guess this song is about a woman suffering from borderline syndrome (and a man suffering from her).

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