Unconditional Love
Hoffs Susanna Lyrics


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I wanna fall into you
And I wanna be everything you want me to
But I'm not sure I know how
I lose faith and I lose ground

When I see you I remember, oh
Unconditional love
(love, love, love)

It doesn't matter what I say
'cause it always seems you're taking me the wrong way
But if you could read my mind
You'd see, I fight myself all the time

When I see you I surrender, oh
Unconditional love
(love) love (love) oh-woe (love)
(love) love (love) oh-oh (love)

Standing on a wilder shore
I got my head up in the clouds
Oh, I ain't got no sense of direction now

I wanna lie next to you
And I wanna do everything you want me to
But I'm not sure I know how
Put your arms around me now

When I feel you I surrender, oh
Unconditional love




(love, love, love)
Oh (love

Overall Meaning

The song "Unconditional Love" by Susanna Hoffs is an emotional ballad about the struggles of falling in love and the vulnerability that comes with it. The lyrics express the desire to completely give oneself to the other person without reservation, but also the fear and doubt that creep in. The singer knows what she wants, but she's not sure if she knows how to achieve it. She feels like she's losing ground, but seeing the person she loves reminds her of the idea of unconditional love - a love that isn't based on conditions or expectations.


The second verse reveals more of the inner turmoil that the singer is experiencing. She feels misunderstood, like the person she loves isn't seeing her for who she truly is. She's fighting with herself, but surrendering to the idea of unconditional love when she sees this person. The chorus is the emotional center of the song, repeating the phrase "Unconditional Love" as a mantra.


The bridge of the song changes the focus from inner turmoil to the physical world. The singer feels disoriented and lost, standing on a "wilder shore" and having "no sense of direction." This could be interpreted as a metaphor for the uncertainty of falling in love - feeling like you're adrift in a new world with no clear path forward.


Line by Line Meaning

I wanna fall into you
I want to fully immerse myself in you and our relationship.


And I wanna be everything you want me to
I aspire to meet all of your wishes and desires in our partnership.


But I'm not sure I know how
I am uncertain if I have the capability to fulfill all of your expectations.


I lose faith and I lose ground
I become discouraged and unsure of myself when I feel I am unable to meet your expectations.


When I see you I remember, oh
Upon seeing you, I am reminded of the powerful emotion of love.


Unconditional love
An unwavering and all-encompassing love that has no limitations or strings attached.


It doesn't matter what I say
My words often fall short or are misunderstood by you.


'cause it always seems you're taking me the wrong way
Despite my best efforts, my words and actions are frequently misconstrued by you.


But if you could read my mind
If only you could truly understand the thoughts and emotions that reside within me.


You'd see, I fight myself all the time
I struggle internally and battle with myself on a regular basis.


When I see you I surrender, oh
In your presence, I give up my personal conflicts and relinquish control.


Standing on a wilder shore
Metaphorically standing on a more dangerous and unstable ground in life, outside of my comfort zone.


I got my head up in the clouds
I am frequently lost in daydreams and lofty aspirations.


Oh, I ain't got no sense of direction now
I feel aimless and unsure of what path to take in life.


I wanna lie next to you
I yearn to be physically close and intimate with you.


And I wanna do everything you want me to
I desire to fulfill all of your desires and expectations in our relationship.


Put your arms around me now
Hold me tightly and provide a comforting embrace.


When I feel you I surrender, oh
In your arms, I let go of my personal struggles and willingly comply with you.


Unconditional love
An all-encompassing and unwavering love that has no limitations or conditions.


(love, love, love)
Reinforcing the power and depth of the emotion being expressed.


Oh (love)
Reflecting the intensity of the love being described.




Lyrics © Kanjian Music, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BILLY STEINBERG, CYNDI LAUPER, TOM KELLY

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@karlarocha7083

Essa música é muito linda. Saudades do tempo em que tudo era bem mais simples e verdadeiro.❤️

@gersoncatbrazil821

Linda essa música

@francimarsilvadeoliveirasi596

Sim tempo lindo q casei com minha esposa e vivo até hoje

@andrelopessayao9512

@Francimar silva de oliveira Silva show de relato

@mpaulo6204

Nessa época eu era jovem. Época mágica, inesquecível.

@kleberluis8754

A versão dessa música cantada pela Cindy Lauper ficou lindíssima
Vale a pena conferir.

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@demetrioalbuquerque5408

Belíssima canção!! Susanna Hoffs é um talento singular!!

@jailtonmeira1520

A gente se perde no tempo mas , a música nos faz reencontrar . É surreal .

@danielesteve8359

Xq la música s vibración, igual q nosotros. Pro lo irreal s sta vida, lo real s lo q viene después, cuando al fin regresamos a donde prtnecmos

@dooshitedooshite

Esse single é de 89 ?

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