Valentine
Jessie Ware; Sampha Lyrics


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So will you never be my lover or my valentine
Never be a friend of mine, never see my better side
Maybe you'd be terrified
Of all the secrets you were wishing you won't ever find
Is deep inside me
And I don't wanna hide me

'Cause I know about my love
Because I know about my love
'Cause I know about my love
'Cause I know about my love

Pick it fast like a flight far away from here (Fly away)
Although I know I feel at home whenever you are near
Live my life you better cold cut to this (Just don't cut it, want you near)
I wish you'd just hold me open just to see your vision clear (I'm always near)

'Cause I know about my love
'Cause I know about my love




'Cause I know about my love
'Cause I know about my love

Overall Meaning

Jessie Ware's song "Valentine" is a bittersweet love letter expressing regret and yearning for a love that cannot be realized. The lyrics start with Ware questioning whether the person she is addressing will ever be anything more than a passing acquaintance, never seeing her true self or becoming more than just an acquaintance. The singer then expresses the fear that this person will be frightened by the secrets that she holds within herself, finally declaring that she does not want to hide her true self.


The chorus chorus highlights Ware's knowledge of her own feelings and her understanding of what love is, a love that she cannot seem to express to this person who has captured her heart. The second verse describes Ware's desire to escape from her current situation and relocate with her love interest, yet she is aware that life goes on and she will have to let go eventually. However, she wishes that this person could hold her open and allow her to be vulnerable enough to fully express her feelings.


Overall, the lyrics of "Valentine" reveal a sense of vulnerability and frustration as the singer yearns for an unattainable love. The tone is melancholic, but there is a sense of hope and determination underlying the words - a determination not to hide her true self and an unwavering knowledge of her own heart.


Line by Line Meaning

So will you never be my lover or my valentine
The singer wants to know if the person they desire will never be in a romantic relationship with them.


Never be a friend of mine, never see my better side
The singer is concerned that the person they desire will never be their friend and therefore never see the best parts of themselves.


Maybe you'd be terrified
The singer fears that the person they desire would be scared or overwhelmed by the magnitude of their feelings.


Of all the secrets you were wishing you won't ever find
The artist worries that the person they desire would discover secrets that the artist wishes to keep hidden.


Is deep inside me
The artist harbors powerful emotions that are difficult to express.


And I don't wanna hide me
The singer desires to express their true feelings and not conceal them.


'Cause I know about my love
The singer is confident in their feelings and understands the depth of their emotions.


Pick it fast like a flight far away from here (Fly away)
The artist wants to distance themselves from their feelings and potential rejection by quickly fleeing the situation.


Although I know I feel at home whenever you are near
Despite wanting to run away from their feelings, the artist feels most comfortable and at ease when around the person they desire.


Live my life you better cold cut to this (Just don't cut it, want you near)
The artist wants the person they desire to be a part of their life, but fears that there may be some resistance or distance between them.


I wish you'd just hold me open just to see your vision clear (I'm always near)
The singer wishes that the person they desire would be open and honest with them about their feelings, as the singer is always there for them.


'Cause I know about my love
The artist reiterates their confidence in their feelings and understanding of their emotions.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: Jesse Ware, Sampha Sisay, Timmaz Zolleyn

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@thekozalutem1600

So, will you never be my lover or my valentine?
Never be a friend of mine, never see my better side
Baby, you'd be terrified
Of all the secrets you were wishing you won't ever find
Is deep inside me
And I don't wanna hide me

[Hook: Jessie Ware and Sampha]
Cause I know about my love
Cause I know about my love
Cause I know about my love
Cause I know about my love

[Verse 2: Sampha]
Yeah
Pick up fast and I could fly far away from here
(Fly away)
Although I know I feel at home whenever you are near
Boo, I love you but I can't cold-cut to this
(So, just don't cut it, I want you near)
Oh
I wish you'd hold me open and just to see your vision clear
(I'm always here)

[Hook]



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@mimi_0313

Orange is the new black always has such beautiful outro songs.

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So true!

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What is love? Love is like coming home, from a long trip. 

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