What Now My Love
Jon and Robin Lyrics
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to you?
Is it worth
To be your girl?
Don’t seem any good
To try and try
You say it’s love
What is my love
to you?
You don’t seem
To have a clue
Angry lil child
Spitting words like fire
How can you love
If you don’t fight
Or are you just pretending?
Baby, you must be pretending
Baby, you must be pretending
…tending …tending …pretending
Well, baby you’re pretending
What is my love
to you?
Why d’you run
To someone new?
Maybe it’s good
To say goodbye
You claim it’s love
But you don’t fight
What is my love
to you?
You’re love’s still
got work to do
Anxious lil’ child,
In man’s disguise
How can you love
If you don’t fight?
Or are you just pretending?
Baby, you must be pretending
Baby, you must be pretending
…tending …tending …pretending
Well, baby you’re pretending
In these lyrics, the singer is questioning the value and importance of their love to the person they are addressing. They wonder if their love is worth anything to the other person, if it is worth being their partner and if it holds any significance in their eyes.
The singer expresses frustration in their efforts to make the relationship work. They feel like their attempts to communicate and resolve issues are in vain, as the other person does not seem to put up a fight or make an effort. The other person claims to love them, but their lack of commitment and willingness to fight for the relationship makes the singer doubt the sincerity of their love.
The singer portrays the other person as an angry and childish individual who uses hurtful words. They question the authenticity of the other person's love, as they believe that love should involve standing up and fighting for each other. The repetition of the line "How can you love, if you don't fight?" emphasizes the singer's confusion and frustration.
The singer suggests that the other person may be pretending to love them. They accuse them of pretending to care and pretending to be committed to the relationship. The repetition of the word "pretending" emphasizes the singer's disbelief and disappointment in the other person's actions.
In the final verses, the singer questions why the other person seeks solace and comfort in someone new instead of working on their relationship. They contemplate whether it would be better to say goodbye and move on. The singer believes that the other person's love still has a lot of work to do in order to be genuine and meaningful.
The singer characterizes the other person as anxious and portraying a false image of maturity. They claim that love cannot exist without fighting and standing up for each other. The repetition of the line "How can you love, if you don't fight?" further emphasizes the singer's belief that love requires effort and commitment.
Overall, these lyrics depict a sense of frustration and doubt in the authenticity of the other person's love. The singer questions the value of their love and whether it is worth continuing the relationship. They express disappointment in the other person's lack of effort and their tendency to seek comfort elsewhere. Through these lyrics, the singer presents a plea for the other person to be true and genuine in their love.
Line by Line Meaning
What is my love
to you?
How does my love hold any value or meaning in your eyes?
Is it worth
To be your girl?
Is my love deserving enough to be your significant other?
Don’t seem any good
To try and try
It feels pointless to make an effort continuously
You say it’s love
But you don’t fight
You claim it's love, but you lack the willingness to fight for it
You don’t seem
To have a clue
You appear to be completely clueless
Angry lil child
Spitting words like fire
You seem like an angry and immature person, expressing your emotions through fiery words
How can you love
If you don’t fight
It's impossible to truly love someone if you don't put up a fight for them
Or are you just pretending?
Baby, you must be pretending
Is it possible that you're only pretending? It seems highly likely that you are
What is my love
to you?
How insignificant is my love in your eyes?
You don’t seem
To have a clue
You really have no idea or understanding
Why d’you run
To someone new?
Why do you seek solace and comfort in someone else's arms?
Maybe it’s good
To say goodbye
Perhaps it would be better to part ways and bid farewell
You claim it’s love
But you don’t fight
You assert that it's love, yet you lack the determination to fight for it
You’re love’s still
got work to do
Your love still needs improvement and effort
Anxious lil’ child,
In man’s disguise
You appear anxious and insecure, masking it with a facade of maturity
How can you love
If you don’t fight?
How can you claim to love if you're unwilling to fight for it?
Or are you just pretending?
Baby, you must be pretending
Are you simply putting on an act? It's highly probable that you are
Well, baby you’re pretending
In reality, you're just pretending
Lyrics © Roba Music Verlag GMBH
Written by: ELENA BONGARTZ, ROBIN ALEXANDER STOLL
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