Perhaps Love
John Denver Lyrics


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Perhaps love is like a resting place
A shelter from the storm
It exists to give you comfort
It is there to keep you warm
And in those times of trouble
When you are most alone
The memory of love will bring you home
Perhaps love is like a window
Perhaps an open door
It invites you to come closer
It wants to show you more
And even if you lose yourself
And don't know what to do
The memory of love will see you through

Oh, love to some is like a cloud
To some as strong as steel
For some a way of living
For some a way to feel
And some say love is holding on
And some say letting go
And some say love is everything
And some say they don't know

Perhaps love is like the ocean
Full of conflict, full of change
Like a fire when it's cold outside
Or thunder when it rains
If I should live forever




And all my dreams come true
My memories of love will be of you

Overall Meaning

John Denver's song Perhaps Love is a beautiful contemplation on the nature of love. The first verse of the song talks about how love is like a resting place, like shelter from a storm. It exists to give comfort and warmth to those who need it most. In times of trouble and loneliness, the memory of love can bring a person back home. The second verse of the song describes love as a window, inviting us to come closer and explore more. Even if we lose ourselves and feel uncertain, the memory of love can help us see our way through.


The chorus of the song expands on the many facets of love, from different people's perspective. For some, love is like a cloud, ephemeral and ever-changing. For others, it is as strong as steel, a way of living or a way of feeling. Some say love is about holding on, while others believe it is about letting go. To some, love is everything, but for others, it remains a mystery. The final verse of the song compares love to the ocean - full of conflict and change. Love is like a fire that warms us up when it's cold outside, or like thunder during a heavy rainstorm. The song concludes with an elegiac tone, as the singer suggests that if they were to live forever and realize all their dreams, their memories of love would always be of the person they love.


Overall, John Denver's Perhaps Love is a poignant and reflective song about the many dimensions of love. Love is not one-dimensional, but rather a multifaceted emotion that can be both a source of comfort and strength. It is simultaneously fleeting and enduring, and its nature cannot be easily pinned down.


Line by Line Meaning

Perhaps love is like a resting place
Love may be a haven in times of distress, a place of security and safety


A shelter from the storm
An escape from life’s harsh realities, love can be a source of calm, peace, and stability


It exists to give you comfort
The purpose of love is to soothe and console, to provide solace in times of trouble


It is there to keep you warm
Love nurtures and sustains us, providing warmth and support when we need it most


And in those times of trouble
Times of hardship and difficulty, love stands as a beacon of hope and a source of strength


When you are most alone
During moments of emotional isolation and loneliness, love can act as a reminder that we are not alone


The memory of love will bring you home
Recalling experiences of love and affection helps us feel grounded and secure, and can serve as a guide through life’s challenges


Perhaps love is like a window
Love can serve as an opening, an opportunity to connect with another person and explore new ways of being


Perhaps an open door
Love invites us to take risks and explore the unknown, to broaden our horizons and expand our capacity for intimacy


It invites you to come closer
Love is an invitation, an embrace that beckons us to draw near and experience the joy of connection


It wants to show you more
Love is an expansive force, constantly revealing new aspects of itself and pushing us to explore the depths of our emotions


And even if you lose yourself
During tumultuous times and periods of great change, love is a guiding light that helps us find our way back to ourselves


And don't know what to do
When we feel lost and uncertain, love can provide clarity and direction, helping us navigate through life’s complexities


The memory of love will see you through
When memories of love are held close, they can carry us through the toughest of times and help us find meaning and purpose in our lives


Oh, love to some is like a cloud
Love is an ever-evolving force that exists differently in the hearts and minds of each individual, taking on a unique form depending on the person


To some as strong as steel
For some, love is a steadfast, unbreakable bond that endures the test of time and troubles


For some a way of living
For some, love is a lifestyle, an approach to the world that values empathy, compassion, and caring connections


For some a way to feel
Love is a feeling that can inspire us to create, to explore, to grow, and to become better versions of ourselves


And some say love is holding on
Love can manifest as a need for security and stability, characterized by dedication and devotion to one person


And some say letting go
For others, love means embracing change and accepting the natural progression of relationships, including when things come to an end


And some say love is everything
Love is an all-encompassing force that can give meaning and significance to our lives, bringing us joy, satisfaction, and fulfillment.


And some say they don't know
Love is a mystery, an enigma that some struggle to comprehend or articulate, but which touches us all in some way.


Perhaps love is like the ocean
Love can be tempestuous and unpredictable, containing both beauty and danger, and carrying us to unknown depths


Full of conflict, full of change
Love is rife with challenges and obstacles, and in order to flourish, it must be capable of adapting to the ever-shifting tides


Like a fire when it's cold outside
Love can be a source of warmth and comfort, a beacon of hope that illuminates our darkest hours and restores us to life


Or thunder when it rains
Love can be a powerful, awe-inspiring force, characterized by passion, intensity, and drama, and sometimes accompanied by turbulence and upheaval


If I should live forever
If I had an infinite amount of time


And all my dreams come true
And I attain everything I desire


My memories of love will be of you
My most cherished memories will involve the love we shared




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: JOHN DENVER

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River

00:01 Perhaps love is like a resting place
A shelter from the storm
It exists to give you comfort
It is there to keep you warm
00:17 And in those times of trouble
When you are most alone
The memory of love will bring you home

00:28 Perhaps love is like a window
Perhaps an open door
It invites you to come closer
It wants to show you more
00:39 And even if you lose yourself
And don't know what to do
The memory of love will see you through

00:49 Oh, love to some is like a cloud
To some as strong as steel
00:56 For some a way of living
For some a way to feel
01:02 And some say love is holding on
Some say letting go
01:08 Some say love is everything
Some say they don't know

01:15 Perhaps love is like an ocean
Full of conflict, full of pain
01:21 Like a fire when it's cold outside
Or thunder when it rains
01:27 If I should live forever
And all my dreams come true
My memories of love will be of you

01:50 And some say love is holding on
Some say letting go
01:08 Some say love is everything
Some say they don't know

02:03 Perhaps love is like a mountain
Full of conflict, full of change
Like a fire when it's cold outside
Or thunder when it rains
If I should live forever
And all my dreams come true
My memories of love will be of you



誌詠

Perhaps love is like a resting place
也許愛就像一個安息的地方
A shelter from the storm
風暴的避難所
It exists to give you comfort
它的存在是為了讓您感到舒適
It is there to keep you warm
它是為了讓你保持溫暖
And in those times of trouble
在那些遇到麻煩的時候
When you are most alone
當你最孤單的時候
The memory of love will bring you home
愛的記憶會把你帶回家
Perhaps love is like a window
也許愛就像一扇窗戶
Perhaps an open door
也許是一扇門
It invites you to come closer
它邀請你走近一點
It wants to show you more
它想告訴你更多
And even if you lose yourself
即使你迷失了自己
And don't know what to do
而且不知道該怎麼做
The memory of love will see you through
愛的記憶會讓你看到
Oh, love to some is like a cloud
哦,對某些人的愛就像一朵雲
To some as strong as steel
對於像鋼一樣強大的人
For some a way of living
對於一些生活方式
For some a way to feel
對於某種感覺的方式
And some say love is holding on
有人說愛情正在堅持下去
And some say letting go
有人說放手吧
And some say love is everything
有人說愛就是一切
And some say they don't know
有些人說他們不知道
Perhaps love is like the ocean
也許愛情就像海洋一樣
Full of conflict, full of pain
充滿衝突,充滿痛苦
Like a fire when it's cold outside
外面很冷,就像火一樣
Or thunder when it rains
或下雨時的雷聲
If I should live forever
如果我應該永遠活著
And all my dreams come true
我所有的夢想都成真了
My memories of love will be of you
我對愛的回憶將是你的
And some say love is holding on
有人說愛情正在堅持下去
And some say letting go
有人說放手吧
And some say love is everything
有人說愛就是一切
And some say they don't know
有些人說他們不知道
Perhaps love is like the ocean
也許愛情就像海洋一樣
Full of conflict, full of pain
充滿衝突,充滿痛苦
Like a fire when it's cold outside
外面很冷,就像火一樣
Or thunder when it rains
或下雨時的雷聲
If I should live forever
如果我應該永遠活著
And all my dreams come true
我所有的夢想都成真了
My memories of love will be of you
我對愛的回憶將是你的



YoshiBird

Perhaps love is like a resting place
A shelter from the storm
It exists to give you comfort
It is there to keep you warm
And in those times of trouble
When you are most alone
The memory of love will bring you home

Perhaps love is like a window
Perhaps an open door
It invites you to come closer
It wants to show you more
And even if you lose yourself
And don't know what to do
The memory of love will see you through

Oh, love to some is like a cloud
To some as strong as steel
For some a way of living
For some a way to feel
And some say love is holding on
And some say letting go
And some say love is everything
And some say they don't know

Perhaps love is like the ocean
Full of conflict, full of pain
Like a fire when it's cold outside
Or thunder when it rains
If I should live forever
And all my dreams come true
My memories of love will be of you



Clarisa Chongco

Dada Tagle,
Perhaps love is like a resting place
A shelter from the storm
It exists to give you comfort
It is there to keep you warm
And in those times of trouble
When you are most alone
The memory of love will bring you home
Perhaps love is like a window
Perhaps an open door
It invites you to come closer
It wants to show you more
And even if you lose yourself
And don't know what to do
The memory of love will see you through
Oh, love to some is like a cloud
To some as strong as steel
For some a way of living
For some a way to feel
And some say love is holding on
And some say letting go
And some say love is everything
And some say they don't know
Perhaps love is like the ocean
Full of conflict, full of pain
Like a fire when it's cold outside
Or thunder when it rains
If I should live forever
And all my dreams come true
My memories of love will be of you
And some say love is holding on
And some say letting go
And some say love is everything
And some say they don't know
Perhaps love is like the ocean
Full of conflict, full of pain
Like a fire when it's cold outside
Or thunder when it rains
If I should live forever
And all my dreams come true
My memories of love will be of you,Hon!
-Aries Lorenzo Chongco
❤️July 14,2018



All comments from YouTube:

Mel Domingo

My Dad and I used to sing this song and both of us are playing a guitar. Now he's gone, and there's no one that I can sing this song with.😥. Love you Dad.

Yayoi Ishikawa

He is singing with you from the skies. Look up! He is there with u always ❤

Job kibambe

Sorry about that , it's so sad

Electric AF

Your father was Placido Domingo?

Leith Yearwood

@Electric AF Placido Domingo is still alive.

Sooz

I'm so very sorry for your loss and your pain, I remember when my Father died and all I had to keep me sane were my memories of him... Mel Domingo aren't you so thankful that you have this exquisite memory of him... God Bless you.

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Virginia Deiss

I saw John Denver speaking of writing this song. He said he was driving up the Pacific coast highway alone. Very depressed. When suddely this song just floated by his mind and he started to think of everyone who had loved him and those he had loved. Family, his children , Annie,friends, and his fans.As he thought about this it brought him out of his depression and the song that had been a brief idea turned into a song that had , literally, just written itself in his head.He was a man whose talent knew no boundries. Sad though drugs & alcohol & bouts of depression made his personal life miserable.

James Ginotti

Wonderful song

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