Face to Face
John Barry & Dana Kaproff Lyrics
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Love can't be love
If it's just for the moment
Only to pass the night away
As we both get nearer
Deeper love is so much clearer
Long as we do it face to face
And I have known
All the lost lonely people
My world has found a place in your smile
If you're searching
For a different love than mine
You'll never stop me loving you
More of your love
More of the warmer ride
May love for everyone be as true
No letting go, but let each other know
If we never try
Then we never lie face to face
You make a man
Like a child with your power
Help me to find my way inside
Let me drink your potion
Let me drown in your emotion
Lover to lover, face to face
In time we learn
From the lost lonely people
That love can last as long as time
There was never born another one for me
And you'll never stop me loving you
More of your love
More of the warmer ride
May love for everyone be as true
No letting go, but let each other know
If we never try
Then we never lie face to face
I'll be with you when the world is lies
And the music dies
Just as long as I know there will be
More of your love
More of the warmer ride
May love for everyone be as true
No letting go, but let each other know
If we never try
Then we never lie face to face
I'll be with you when the world is lies
And the music dies
Just as long as I know there will be
More of your love
More of the warmer ride...
(fades)
The song "Face to Face" explores the theme of love and its various dimensions. It begins by questioning the authenticity of love that is only temporary, superficial, and meant to pass the night away. The lyrics suggest that true love requires a deeper connection and understanding between two people who are physically present with each other, hence the importance of being "face to face."
The song acknowledges the universal experience of loneliness and the search for love. It implies that the singer has encountered many lost and lonely individuals but has found solace in the smile of the person they are addressing. This person's love is unique and irreplaceable, and they assert that nothing will stop their love for them.
The chorus emphasizes the desire for more love and a deeper emotional connection. It suggests that love should be genuine, passionate, and all-encompassing. The lyrics also speak to the importance of communication and honesty in a relationship, stating that if one never tries and is not truthful with each other, they can never truly connect on a deeper level.
The song ends with a note of commitment, declaring that the singer will be there for the person they love even during difficult times when the world seems full of lies and the music fades. They find reassurance in the belief that there will always be more love and a warmer ride as long as they are together.
Overall, "Face to Face" explores the idea that true love requires genuine connection, honesty, and presence with each other. It highlights the importance of deep emotional understanding, and the commitment to love, even during challenging times.
Line by Line Meaning
Love can't be love
Love cannot be genuine
If it's just for the moment
If it only lasts temporarily
Only to pass the night away
Simply to fill the time
As we both get nearer
As we become closer
Deeper love is so much clearer
Stronger love becomes more evident
Long as we do it face to face
As long as we communicate directly
And I have known
I have experienced
All the lost lonely people
Those who are searching for love
My world has found a place in your smile
My happiness is reflected in your smile
If you're searching
If you're looking
For a different love than mine
For a love that is not like mine
You'll never stop me loving you
You cannot prevent me from loving you
More of your love
An increased amount of your love
More of the warmer ride
More of the passionate experience
May love for everyone be as true
May love be genuine for everyone
No letting go, but let each other know
Do not give up on each other, but communicate
If we never try
If we never make an effort
Then we never lie face to face
Then we never deceive each other directly
You make a man
You make a man feel
Like a child with your power
Like a powerless child
Help me to find my way inside
Assist me in discovering my true self
Let me drink your potion
Let me consume your love
Let me drown in your emotion
Let me immerse myself in your feelings
Lover to lover, face to face
Intimate connection, direct interaction
In time we learn
Over time we come to understand
From the lost lonely people
From those who feel lost and lonely
That love can last as long as time
That love can endure indefinitely
There was never born another one for me
No one else was meant for me
And you'll never stop me loving you
And you cannot stop me from loving you
I'll be with you when the world is lies
I will remain with you even in a deceptive world
And the music dies
Even when the joy fades away
Just as long as I know there will be
As long as I have faith that there will be
More of your love
An increased amount of your love
More of the warmer ride...
More of the passionate experience
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BARRY GIBB, MAURICE ERNEST GIBB, GEORGE BITZER
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