If This Is Love
Huey Lewis & The News Lyrics


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I've been phoning night and morning
I heard you say "tell him I'm not home"
Now you're confessing, But I'm still guessing
I've been your fool for so so long
Girl don't lie, just to save my feelings
Girl don't cry, and tell me nothing's wrong
Girl don't try to make up phony reasons
I'd rather leave than never believe

If this is it, Please let me know
If this ain't love you'd better let me know
If this is it, I want to know
If this ain't love baby, just say so

You've been thinking
And I've been drinking
We both know that it's just not right
Now you're pretending
That it's not ending
You'll say anything to avoid a fight
Girl don't lie, and tell me that you need me
Girl don't cry, and tell me nothing's wrong
I'll be alright one way or another
So let me go, or make we want to stay

If this is it , Please let me know
If this ain't love you'd better let me know




If this is it, I want to know
If this ain't love baby, just say so

Overall Meaning

The song "If This Is Love" by Huey Lewis & The News depicts a complicated relationship where the singer has been deceived and taken for granted by his partner for so long that he is unsure of the authenticity of their love. He has been trying to reach out to her day and night, but she denied seeing him, and now that she has confessed, he is still not sure if she is telling the truth. He urges her to be honest with him and not fabricate false reasons to keep him hooked. He is willing to leave if she doesn't feel the same love he has for her, but he wants her to clarify her feelings so he can get closure and move on.


The song highlights the importance of open communication and transparency in a relationship. As lovers, it's vital to be frank and honest with each other whether it's good or bad news. If love is present, the truth should always be told, and it's better to end things cordially than drag on a relationship that isn't working. The lyrics suggest that the singer is frustrated, hurt and has lost trust in his lover because of her dishonesty. He is willing to accept the truth no matter how hard it may be, hoping to start a new chapter.


Line by Line Meaning

I've been phoning night and morning
I've been trying to talk to you at all hours


I heard you say 'tell him I'm not home'
I heard you lie to avoid talking to me


Now you're confessing, But I'm still guessing
Now you're admitting the truth, but I'm still unsure about our relationship


I've been your fool for so so long
I've been foolishly committed to you for a long time


Girl don't lie, just to save my feelings
Don't lie to spare my emotions


Girl don't cry, and tell me nothing's wrong
Don't shed tears and pretend everything's fine


Girl don't try to make up phony reasons
Don't fabricate excuses


I'd rather leave than never believe
I'd rather walk away than not trust you


If this is it, Please let me know
If this is where our relationship is headed, tell me


If this ain't love you'd better let me know
If this isn't true love, be honest


If this is it, I want to know
If this is our destined end, I need to hear it


If this ain't love baby, just say so
If this isn't real love, speak up


You've been thinking
You've been pondering our relationship


And I've been drinking
I've been drowning my sorrows


We both know that it's just not right
We both know that this isn't working out


Now you're pretending
You're now pretending otherwise


That it's not ending
That our romantic saga is not coming to an end


You'll say anything to avoid a fight
You'll say anything to prevent an argument


Girl don't lie, and tell me that you need me
Don't lie and declare your need for me


I'll be alright one way or another
I'll cope with whatever the outcome may be


So let me go, or make we want to stay
Either let me move on or make me want to stay




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HUEY LEWIS, JOHN VICTOR COLLA

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@RedstoneRecords

Song so catchy most people don't listen to the lyrics

@christosstamato527

True. This is actually a rather sad song, despite the Beach Boys-like doo wop harmonies and the melodic guitar by Chris Hayes.

Hell, Hayes' solo can make a grown dude cry and Huey knocked it out of the park! Probably his greatest (and one of the most emotive) vocal performance to date!


On a side note, I do agree Mr Bateman. And no, their masterpiece most likely wasn't 'Hip To Be Square'!

@BruceBowman42

@Chris Stamato One of the best leads ever.

@king_reynolds1879

Their early work was a little too new wave for my tastes, but when Sports came out in '83, I think they really came into their own, commercially and artistically. The whole album has a clear, crisp sound, and a new sheen of consummate professionalism that really gives the songs a big boost. He's been compared to Elvis Costello, but I think Huey has a far more bitter, cynical sense of humor.

@matmac888

@Jay Bird Hey Paul !!!!

@lordcarty

@Jay Bird 😆😆

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@bleep77

There are certain 80’s songs that give me an overwhelmingly painful and bittersweet sense of nostalgia. This is definitely one of them

@FeCr3

Ohhh yes..... : .(

@shantiharris7005

So true!

@davidwright4495

I said the same thing in. This one and a few others from the 80's.

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