Love Is Dead
Hazel English Lyrics
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Getting in my head now
But I want another lover
To add to the collection
Feels so natural
Love is dead, love is dead
My professor said
Tell me a secret, I won't tell
You know I know you better than yourself
Keeps you up at night
Though we keep it to ourselves
The tension feels so palpable, you could
Cut it with a knife
Losing, I'm losing my mind
I thought love could be defined
Straight out of a textbook
But I want another lover
To add to the collection
Feel so vulnerable
Love is dead, love is dead
Seek pleasure instead
Tell me a secret, I won't tell
You know I know you better than yourself
Keeps you up at night
Though we keep it to ourselves
The tension feels so palpable, you could
Cut it with a knife
Losing, I'm losing my mind
Losing, I'm losing my mind
But I want another lover (losing, I'm losing my mind)
To add to my collection (losing, I'm losing my mind)
Tell me a secret, I won't tell
You know I know you better than yourself
Keeps you up at night
Though we keep it to ourselves
The tension feels so palpable, you could
Cut it with a knife
Tell me a secret, I won't tell
You know I know you better than yourself
Keeps you up at night
Though we keep it to ourselves
The tension feels so palpable, you could
Cut it with a knife
The heart of Hazel English's song Love Is Dead is ultimately a commentary on modern-day relationships and the challenges they pose. From the outset, the lyrics indicate that her relationship is getting in her head and that she wants something else. She talks about the natural desire for another lover, to add to her collection, because love is dead. Love is dead because, despite thinking that love could be defined straight out of a textbook, it has proven to be so much more complicated than that.
The chorus mentions a professor's comment about love being dead, which seems to be in agreement with the sentiment that love is not the only goal in relationships. Hazel English is prioritizing seeking pleasure over traditional notions of love, and this search for pleasure is what has made her feel so vulnerable. The secrets and tension that come hand in hand with relationships are palpable, and the lyrical imagery is powerful in describing the emotional struggle she is facing. Throughout the song, Hazel English is grappling with her feelings and what she wants out of a relationship, and ultimately that may mean seeking pleasure over a more traditional view of love.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't think when you're around
Your presence makes me feel turbulent and unable to focus
Getting in my head now
Your influence on my emotions is increasingly strong and disturbing
But I want another lover
I desire a new romantic partner to add to my existing relationships
To add to the collection
I view romance and love as a commodity, a collection of people to possess
Feels so natural
This behavior of seeking multiple romantic partners feels innate and effortless
Love is dead, love is dead
My belief in love as a meaningful emotion has been shattered
My professor said
I'm not the only one who holds this idea, it is even supported by academia
Tell me a secret, I won't tell
You can trust me to keep your secrets, despite our difficult relationship dynamic
You know I know you better than yourself
My understanding of you is even more comprehensive than your own self-awareness
Keeps you up at night
The emotional tension between us causes you to lose sleep
Though we keep it to ourselves
We choose to keep our complicated relationship dynamic hidden from others
The tension feels so palpable, you could cut it with a knife
The emotional magnitude of our dynamic is almost physically tangible
Losing, I'm losing my mind
The emotional turmoil caused by this relationship is causing me to feel unhinged
Seek pleasure instead
I am abandoning the pursuit of love in favor of seeking pleasure
Feel so vulnerable
My current romantic connections have left me feeling exposed and apprehensive
I thought love could be defined
I previously believed that love had a concrete definition or set of rules
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Hazel English
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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