Love Is the Score of Nothing
Jess Ribeiro Lyrics

The lyrics to Jess Ribeiro's song "Love Is the Score of Nothing" evokes a nostalgic feeling of a past love affair that has fizzled out. The first few lines mention how her partner used to make her feel on top of the world, akin to a balloon soaring upwards – a metaphor for how grand and exciting their love felt at the beginning. However, as the lyrics progress, the tone changes, and Jess recognizes that despite how intense their love was, it led nowhere. This realization is captured in the refrain, "Love is the score of nothing, yet we play it again and again and again." Despite the lack of tangible results and the prospect of heartbreak, humans seem to keep falling in love with the same reckless abandon.

The later part of the song recounts those simple yet intimate moments they shared as a couple, walking down the street, holding hands in public or taking a shower together. However, this time around, Jess finds herself walking alone after admitting defeat of the relationship. The once blossoming romance is now a thing of the past, and although Jess is rueful of its failure, she cannot help but feeling nostalgic and wistful.

Despite being quite a straightforward track lyrically, the message behind Jess Ribeiro's "Love is the Score of Nothing" is profound and thought-provoking. She subtly points out that love can be incredibly intense and consuming, but it does not guarantee a future. Inevitably, some relationships run their course despite being cherished in the moment.