Is This Love
James Arthur Lyrics


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I must've walked these streets about a million times
I thought I knew them well but maybe I was blind
'Cause everything's brand new
Thought I knew my heartbeat but it was out of time
It's like my lungs are opening for the first time
Ever since I met you

And I'm on my way now

Is this love, really love?
Is this love, really love?

I swear that I was heading down a darker road
You got through my guard when I was in safety mode
Darling you're such a view

You're pulling down my walls like you're my only sun
You're the one to blame, you hold a smoking gun
So take your aim and shoot

And I'm on my way now

Is this love? Really love?
Is this love? Really love?
I need to know, need to know
'Cause I've never been this close
Is this love, is this love?
Really love, really love?

And all these demons I'm letting go
'Cause I can see what is beautiful
It finally feels like I'm coming home

Is this love? Really love?
Is this love? Really love?
I need to know, need to know
'Cause I've never been this close
Is this love, is this love?
Really love, really love?

And all these demons I'm letting go




'Cause I can see what is beautiful
It finally feels like I'm coming home

Overall Meaning

In James Arthur's song Is This Love, he expresses his newfound love and the way it has opened his eyes and rejuvenated his life. Arthur admits that he has walked the streets a million times, and yet he never saw things the way he does now. The love is brand new, and it has made him question everything he thought he knew about his life. He once believed he knew his heartbeat, but now it seems out of sync. And the feeling of the world seemed new to him, ever since he met that special someone.


Arthur admits to feeling like he was moving down a darker path before he met this person, and he had shut down his emotional side to guard himself. However, this person managed to get past his guard and break down his walls. They pulled him out of his dark state and became the only light in his life. Arthur admits that he is so close to this person that he has never been this close to anyone before. He then asks the question, "Is this love, really love?" wondering if this new feeling is real or just temporary.


Arthur explains that he is letting go of his demons, and he can finally see the beauty in his life. And it feels like he's coming home for the first time in a long time. Although the thought still lingers in his mind if this love is real, he's willing to go through it to find out. In conclusion, James Arthur's Is This Love is an emotional ballad that tells the story of a man who's found a new love that's opened his eyes and changed his life forever.


Line by Line Meaning

I must've walked these streets about a million times
I thought I knew everything about this place, having spent so much time here.


I thought I knew them well but maybe I was blind
But now I see them in a brand new light, maybe I wasn't seeing clearly before.


'Cause everything's brand new
Everything feels fresh and different now that I've met you.


Thought I knew my heartbeat but it was out of time
I thought I was in rhythm with my own life, but I wasn't until I met you.


It's like my lungs are opening for the first time
I feel alive and brand new, like I'm breathing for the very first time.


Ever since I met you
All of these changes and feelings overwhelmed me in the best way when I met you.


And I'm on my way now
All of these changes make me feel like I'm headed towards something great.


Is this love, really love?
All of this newness and excitement makes me wonder if what we're feeling is true love.


I swear that I was heading down a darker road
Before I met you, I felt lost and like I was headed towards a darker future.


You got through my guard when I was in safety mode
I was trying to protect myself from getting hurt by anyone, but you broke through my defenses.


Darling you're such a view
You bring so much beauty and joy into my life, it's hard not to be completely enamored with you.


You're pulling down my walls like you're my only sun
You're breaking down all of the walls between us, bringing light and warmth just like the sun.


You're the one to blame, you hold a smoking gun
You're the reason for all of these intense feelings and changes, you're the culprit behind my newfound happiness.


So take your aim and shoot
If you're the one making me feel like this, then keep doing what you're doing.


I need to know, need to know
I'm curious and desperate to know if what we have is really true love or not.


'Cause I've never been this close
I've never felt this connected and attached to someone before.


Is this love, is this love?
This intense feeling is so new to me, I can't help but keep questioning if it's really love or not.


And all these demons I'm letting go
All of my past struggles and negative feelings are starting to fade away thanks to you and this newfound love.


'Cause I can see what is beautiful
I'm able to appreciate all of the beauty in my life now that you're a part of it.


It finally feels like I'm coming home
With you and this love, I finally feel like I'm where I'm meant to be, like I've finally found my true home.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JAMES ARTHUR, STEVE ROBSON, CLAUDE KELLY

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@sabrinavilla8086

I must've walked these streets about a million times
I thought I knew them well but maybe I was blind
'Cause everything's brand new
Thought I knew my heartbeat but it was out of time
It's like my lungs are opening for the first time
Ever since I met you
And I'm on my way now
Is this love, really love?
Is this love, really love?
I swear that I was heading down a darker road
You got through my guard when I was in safety mode
Darling you're such a view
You're pulling down my walls like you're my only sun
You're the one to blame, you hold a smoking gun
So take your aim and shoot
And I'm on my way now
Is this love? Really love?
Is this love? Really love?
I need to know, need to know
'Cause I've never been this close
Is this love, is this love?
Really love, really love?
And all these demons I'm letting go
'Cause I can see what is beautiful
It finally feels like I'm coming home
Is this love? Really love?
Is this love? Really love?
I need to know, need to know
'Cause I've never been this close
Is this love, is this love?
Really love, really love?
And all these demons I'm letting go
'Cause I can see what is beautiful
It finally feels like I'm coming home



@miscrits1x1

rse 1]
I must've walked these streets about a million times
I thought I knew them well but maybe I was blind
'Cause everything's brand new
Thought I knew my heartbeat but it was out of time
It's like my lungs are opening for the first time
Ever since I met you
And I'm on my way now

[Chorus]
Is this love, really love?
Is this love, really love?
Ohhh ohhh

[Verse 2]
I swear that I was heading down a darker road
You got through my guard when I was in safety mode
Everything's brand new
You're burning down my walls like the Miami sun
You're the one to blame, you hold a smoking gun
So take your aim and shoot
And I'm on my way now

[Chorus]
Is this love? Really love?
Is this love? Really love?
I need to know, need to know
'Cause I've never been this close
Is this love, is this love?
Really love, really love?



All comments from YouTube:

@alannajohnson5043

James Arthur , I'm your Biggest fan since your very first X Factor audition. Thank you for sharing your gift with the world. you're an inspiration to me. Despite all the heartache you lived through you still pushed through and changed your life for the better. you never gave up . God bless you and your Parents .

@alannajohnson5043

I would be so happy and appreciative if he would respond to me♡.

@tiasmith1997

Alanna I have also been his biggest fan since the X factor! I voted every night and went to a concert! His first album was amazing and it broke my heart as my friends forgot who he was, but people like you and me never did. He is an inspiration to me and has helped me through so many hard times and I can't thank him enough for that ❤️❤️ never left my heart or my ears xxx

@suhaibawad4479

Alanna Gonzalez I don't wanna be depressing but I don't think he replies here. You have a much higher chance of him replying to you on twitter

@nikolijacuckic9594

it's Arthur not Author...

@lovelystillsmiling5234

+Suhaib Awad lol

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@alex4422

His songs are so strong I feel like even my brain got moves

@Salma-nv4xm

3 seconds in and im already in love

@monaisabella4238

Salma Styles When I saw the name James Arthur I already knew this song would be the best 😂😅

@deakaca5617

Salma Styles omg same

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