Valentine
Jessie Ware x Sampha Lyrics
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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
cause I know about my love
cause I know about my love
Pick it fast like a flight far away from here
although i know i feel at home whenever you are near
live my life you better cold cut to this
I wish you'd just hold me open just to see your vision clear
Cause I know about my love
cause I know about my love, about my love
cause I know about my love
cause I know about my love, about my love
cause I know about my love
cause I know about my love, about my love
cause I know about my love
cause I know, know, know, about my love
The lyrics to Jessie Ware x Sampha's song "Valentine" explore the complexity and confusion of unrequited love. The singer is trying to express their feelings to a person who doesn't feel the same way in return. They wonder if this person will ever be their lover or valentine, but they also acknowledge that maybe they would be scared if they knew all the secrets inside of them. The singer is torn between wanting to be open and honest about their love and hiding it away because of the fear of rejection.
The chorus, repeated four times, is a declaration that the singer knows about their love. They are confident in their feelings, even if the person they love doesn't reciprocate. The song is both melancholy and hopeful, touching on the intense emotions that come with unrequited love.
Overall, "Valentine" is a beautiful and introspective exploration of love and vulnerability. The lyrics are incredibly poignant and capture the pain and confusion of loving someone who doesn't love you back.
Line by Line Meaning
So will you never be my lover or my valentine never be a friend of mine,
Do you refuse to be my romantic partner or even a platonic friend, preventing me from showing you my true self?
never see my better side
You will never witness my most admirable qualities.
maybe you'd be terrified of all the secrets you were wishing you won't ever find
Perhaps you would be frightened by the hidden facets of myself that you'd rather not know.
is deep inside me
These concealed elements are a fundamental part of my being.
And I don't wanna hide me
cause I know about my love
I do not want to conceal myself because I am confident in my capacity to love.
Pick it fast like a flight far away from here
Let's escape quickly like a plane departing somewhere far from here.
although i know i feel at home whenever you are near
Despite this urge to leave, I always feel comfortable and welcome when I am with you.
live my life you better cold cut to this
I am living my life in a way that only aligns with my genuine emotions.
I wish you'd just hold me open just to see your vision clear
I desire for you to embrace me and gain a clearer understanding of who I am.
Cause I know about my love
I am sure of the intensity and authenticity of my feelings.
cause I know, know, know, about my love
I have absolute certainty in my feelings of love.
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