What About Love
Heart Lyrics


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I've been lonely
I've been waiting for you
I'm pretending and that's all I can do
The love I'm sending
Ain't making it through to your heart

You've been hiding, never letting it show
Always trying to keep it under control
You got it down and you're well on your way to the top
But there's something that you forgot

What about love?
Don't you want someone to care about you?
What about love?
Don't let it slip away
What about love?
I only wanna share it with you
You might need it some day

I can't tell you what you're feeling inside
And I can't sell you what you don't want to buy
Something's missing, you gotta look back on your life
You know something here just ain't right

What about love?
Don't you want someone to care about you?
What about love?
Don't let it slip away
What about love?
I only wanna share it with you

What about love?
Don't you want someone to care about you?
What about love?
Don't let it slip away
But what about love?
I only wanna share it with you

Oh, no
Oh
Oh, what about love?
Love
Ooh-ooh-ooh
What about love?
Love, love, love
What about
What about




Love
Ooh-ooh-ooh-oh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to the Heart song "What About Love" speak to an individual in a relationship who feels like they are not receiving the love they desire from their partner. The singer expresses their loneliness and desire to be with their loved one, while acknowledging that they are only pretending that everything is okay. Their love is not getting through to their partner's heart, as they seem to be hiding their true feelings and trying to maintain control. The chorus of the song repeatedly asks the partner, "What about love? Don't you want someone to care about you? Don't let it slip away. I only wanna share it with you."


The second verse continues the theme of the partner hiding their feelings and having something missing in their life. The singer cannot force the partner to feel something they don't, but they are urging them to look back on their life to figure out what's wrong. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the importance of love and caring for one another.


Overall, "What About Love" is a powerful ballad about the importance of love in a relationship and the idea that it takes two people to make it work. The lyrics express an urgency in trying to save the relationship, but also a sense of helplessness when love is not reciprocated.


Line by Line Meaning

I've been lonely
I have been feeling lonely without you and longing for your presence.


I've been waiting for you
I have been anticipating and eagerly waiting for your arrival in my life.


I'm pretending and that's all I can do
I am trying to pretend that I am okay without you, but it is only a facade because I truly need and want you in my life.


The love I'm sending, Ain't making it through to your heart
Although I am giving you all my love, I feel like it is not reaching your heart and you are not receiving it.


You've been hiding, never letting it show
You have been concealing your true feelings and keeping them hidden from me and the rest of the world.


Always trying to keep it under control
You are constantly trying to maintain control over your emotions and thoughts, without letting them reveal the true you.


You got it down and you're well on your way to the top
You have your goals set and you are working hard to achieve them, and you are progressing towards your desired destination.


But there's something that you forgot
But amidst all this, you have forgotten to prioritize or consider love and the emotions associated with it.


What about love? Don't you want someone to care about you?
You should think about love and the connection and care it brings, and realize that you need someone to share this love with.


What about love? Don't let it slip away
Don't let love escape or slip away from your grasp, as it is something truly precious.


What about love? I only wanna share it with you
I am ready to give all my love, care, and affection to you, and I want to share this wonderful emotion and bond with you.


You might need it someday
Love is something that everyone may need in their life at some point, and it is better to have it and give it than to be without it.


I can't tell you what you're feeling inside
I cannot know or understand your true feelings or emotions as only you can feel them.


And I can't sell you what you don't want to buy
I cannot make you believe or want something that you do not truly desire or yearn for.


Something's missing, you gotta look back on your life
However, I feel like something is amiss and not right, and you need to reflect and introspect to find what is missing.


You know something here just ain't right
Deep down, you might recognize that something is not quite right or not meeting your expectations and needs.




Lyrics Ā© Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Brian Allen, Sheron Alton, Jim Vallance

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@EricMessenger

My wife Jolene passed away 3 weeks ago. i wanted to hear some of her favorite music. She loved Heart in the 80s. Something about being a teenager in the 80s that will never be repeated. Best decade of my life ....because i met the love of my life.

@kianagarcia424

My condolences to you end your family this are beautiful songs beautiful memories

@skepticthegreat979

Yes, a great decade. Sorry for your loss. God bless you.

@michelbriere7362

My sincere condolences. May memories like this song bring you comfort.

@jakubsabosz2933

Hey Eric. Wherever you are I hope you can find peace. I send you my condolences for your loss. Take care and stay strong!

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