Main Title
Jerry Goldsmith & Royal Scottish National Orchestra Lyrics


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What's it all about, this crazy love
How did our two worlds entwine
How do I fit in to your life
How did you get into mine
I belong to someone else we know

Back when first we met
Oh, we thought for fun
One night together might be nice
Oh...oh...but fun turned into love for both of us
So now we pay forbidden lover's price

Oh, 'cause love like ours is never, ever free (Free)
You pay some agony for the ecstasy (For the ecstasy)
Oh, love like ours is never, ever free (Free)
You got to pay some agony for the ecstasy (For the ecstasy), oh...oh...

Nights when you're alone, you know that I
Laid with someone else beside me
Oh, but you love me still and I love you
You know I would no matter where I'd be

Hey, but love like ours is never, ever free (Free)
You got to pay some agony for the ecstasy (For the ecstasy)
Oh, love like ours is never, ever free (Free)
We got to pay some agony if we wanna have ecstasy (For the ecstasy), oh...

Hey, got to pay some agony
If we wanna have an ecstasy, yeah...eah...
And we need each other desperately, don't we, baby
And I'll never from you be free, no, no
So you'll have to do the leavin' me, yeah
And you'll have to do the leavin' me, oh, baby
'Cause I'm gonna pay the agony, yeah
'Cause, oh, lovin' you is ecstasy, that's what it is
And I'm willin' to pay the price, oh
'Cause I'll make it a sacrifice, oh, yes, I will




And I'll never, never, never, never, never, never, never be free
From agony

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Main Title" by Jerry Goldsmith reflect a complicated and forbidden love affair. The singer questions the nature of their love and how it came to be. They acknowledge that they belong to someone else, indicating the presence of existing commitments or relationships. Initially, their connection was thought to be purely for fun, but it unexpectedly transformed into a deep love that both parties now have to pay a price for.


The theme of the song revolves around the idea that love, especially forbidden love, comes at a cost. The singer acknowledges that their love is not free and that they have to endure agony to experience moments of ecstasy. Despite being with others, the singer and their lover continue their affair secretly, showing the strength of their feelings for each other. They recognize that their love is not conventional or easy, but they are willing to endure the agony because the ecstasy of being together outweighs the pain.


The lyrics present a complex emotional dynamic, showcasing the struggle and challenges faced by individuals who find themselves in a forbidden love affair. It emphasizes the sacrifice, longing, and dedication associated with such relationships, as well as the deep desire to be with each other, even in the face of adversity.


Line by Line Meaning

What's it all about, this crazy love
What is the true essence and meaning of this intense and unpredictable love?


How did our two worlds entwine
How did our separate lives become intricately connected?


How do I fit in to your life
In what way do I have a place and significance in your life?


How did you get into mine
How did you manage to become a part of my life and affect me deeply?


I belong to someone else we know
I am committed to another person we are both aware of


Back when first we met
In the initial stages of our encounter


Oh, we thought for fun
At first, we believed it was just for amusement


One night together might be nice
We considered spending a single evening together as a pleasant idea


Oh...oh...but fun turned into love for both of us
However, what was expected to be a casual experience unexpectedly transformed into genuine love for both of us


So now we pay forbidden lover's price
Consequently, we bear the consequences and suffer the costs of engaging in a forbidden love affair


Oh, 'cause love like ours is never, ever free (Free)
Because a love as intense as ours always demands a price and never comes without sacrifices or obligations


You pay some agony for the ecstasy (For the ecstasy)
You endure pain and hardships in exchange for the extraordinary joy and pleasure our love brings


Nights when you're alone, you know that I
During the nights when you are by yourself, you are aware that I am also present in your thoughts and feelings


Laid with someone else beside me
Engaged in physical intimacy with another person next to me


Oh, but you love me still and I love you
However, despite this, you continue to love me, and I feel the same way about you


You know I would no matter where I'd be
You understand that my love for you would remain unchanged, regardless of my physical location or circumstances


Hey, but love like ours is never, ever free (Free)
Hey, because a love as intense as ours always demands a price and never comes without sacrifices or obligations


We got to pay some agony if we wanna have ecstasy (For the ecstasy), oh...
We must endure hardships and challenges if we desire to experience the extraordinary joy and pleasure our love brings


Hey, got to pay some agony
Hey, we must bear some pain and suffering


If we wanna have an ecstasy, yeah...eah...
If we wish to experience the profound and exhilarating pleasure our love can provide


And we need each other desperately, don't we, baby
We are both deeply reliant and dependent on each other, aren't we, my dear?


And I'll never from you be free, no, no
And I will never be liberated or detached from you, no matter the circumstances


So you'll have to do the leavin' me, yeah
Therefore, you will have to be the one to end our relationship and walk away


And you'll have to do the leavin' me, oh, baby
And you will be the one to initiate the separation and say goodbye, my love


'Cause I'm gonna pay the agony, yeah
Because I am prepared to endure the pain and suffering that comes with our separation


'Cause, oh, lovin' you is ecstasy, that's what it is
Because, oh, the act of loving you brings indescribable pleasure and delight, that is its true nature


And I'm willin' to pay the price, oh
And I am willing to accept the consequences and make the necessary sacrifices


'Cause I'll make it a sacrifice, oh, yes, I will
Because I will consider it a voluntary offering or surrender, oh yes, I am willing


And I'll never, never, never, never, never, never, never be free
And I will never, under any circumstances, be liberated or emancipated


From agony
From the torment, anguish, and suffering




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JERRALD K. GOLDSMITH

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