Love
Josh Groban Lyrics


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I've tried to hold this back so long
And we're always such a good thing when it's gone
Would it be alright, if we just left our heads tonight

Take me away from this old game
Of saying that we're both too much the same

Would it be alright, if I just stayed with you tonight
And before I go, will I ever see you again
She said love only knows

Love only knows
If we'll give into fear and chose life undercover
She said love only knows
If it's special enough then we'll chose one another
We'll chose each other

You were the secret I loved to keep
The name I would only sing in my sleep
Would it be alright, if we just lose ourselves tonight
And if you let go, will you reach out again
She said love only knows

Love only knows, if we'll give into fear and chose life undercover
She said love only knows, if it's special enough then we'll chose one another
We'll choose each other

And I can't breathe without you and I don't
And I can't live without love and I won't
And I won't

Love only knows
If we'll give into fear and choose life undercover
She said love only knows if it's special enough then we'll choose one another
Love only knows, how your arms pull me in like the tide pulls me under
She said love only knows just how long we can run before we lose each other
And we need each other





And I can't live without you and I won't

Overall Meaning

The song Love is a beautiful composition by Josh Groban. The lyrics of this song try to capture a feeling of uncertainty and vulnerability experienced by two lovers who are contemplating to get together once again. The song starts with the singer describing how he has tried to hold back his feelings for a long time. He acknowledges the chemistry between the two lovers, but they always seem to let it slip away. The singer then questions if it would be alright for them to forget their fears and spend a night together, leaving the world behind.


The singer then goes on to say that the two lovers are too similar to each other to make things work, which gives a sense of self-doubt and hesitation. But if they decide to let go and choose each other, things might work out. The chorus of the song stresses that only love knows if the two will give in to fear, or choose to be together. The song expresses the lover's feelings through wonderful imagery, like the "tide pulling me under" and being a "secret I loved to keep".


The song's climax is when the singer admits that he cannot breathe without his lover, and he won't live without love. The song ends with the chorus again, stressing how love only knows how long they can run before losing each other, and that they need each other to survive.


Line by Line Meaning

I've tried to hold this back so long
Iโ€™ve attempted to suppress these emotions of love for an extended period.


And we're always such a good thing when it's gone
Our connection is more special and meaningful when itโ€™s temporarily absent.


Would it be alright, if we just left our heads tonight
Is it acceptable if we forget about practicalities and allow ourselves to feel the moment?


Take me away from this old game
Help me escape from this tiring routine.


Of saying that we're both too much the same
Repeating the clichรฉ that we are too alike for a relationship.


Would it be alright, if I just stayed with you tonight
May I spend the evening with you?


And before I go, will I ever see you again
Before I depart, will there be another opportunity for us to reunite?


She said love only knows
She imparts that love is unpredictable and indefinable.


Love only knows
Repeated emphasis on the ambiguous nature of love.


If we'll give into fear and chose life undercover
We may choose to hide our love if we become afraid of the implications of our relationship.


She said love only knows
Reiteration of the unpredictability and mystery of love.


If it's special enough then we'll chose one another
If our love is strong and unique, we may select each other for a relationship.


We'll chose each other
A final confirmation that the decision to be together is unavoidable; fate brings us together.


You were the secret I loved to keep
Your identity was precious to me, requiring secrecy in order to preserve our connection.


The name I would only sing in my sleep
Your name was so special to me that it was a cherished melody in my dreams.


Would it be alright, if we just lose ourselves tonight
Is it acceptable if we momentarily forget our individual troubles to become consumed in the moment together?


And if you let go, will you reach out again
If you allow yourself to release our connection, will you seek to recover it later?


And I can't breathe without you and I don't
Not only do I rely heavily on your presence, but also refrain from breathing when you're not around.


And I can't live without love and I won't
Surviving without the presence of love is not feasible; I refuse to live in that manner.


Love only knows
Persistent reference to the incomprehensible and unpredictable nature of love.


Love only knows, how your arms pull me in like the tide pulls me under
Our embrace has a natural force, much like the tide's inevitable pull on the shore.


She said love only knows just how long we can run before we lose each other
Love can be fleeting; she suggests that we appreciate the time we have together before it inevitably fades away.


And we need each other
Our dependence on each other is crucial to the survival of our love.


And I can't live without you and I won't
A confirmation that survival without you is impossible; refusing to consider that idea.




Lyrics ยฉ Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DANIEL D. WILSON, JOSH GROBAN

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@JasonLSmallsJunior

Don't give up
It's just the weight of the world
When your heart's heavy I --
I will lift it for you
Don't give up
Because you want to be heard
If silence keeps you I --
I will break it for you

Everybody wants to be understood
Well I can hear you
Everybody wants to be loved
Don't give up
Because you are loved

Don't give up
It's just the hurt that you hide
When you're lost inside I --
I'll be there to find you
Don't give up
Because you want to burn bright
If darkness blinds you I --
I will shine to guide you

Everybody wants to be understood
Well I can hear you
Everybody wants to be loved
Don't give up
Because you are loved
You are loved


Don't give up
It's just the weight of the world
Don't give up
Everyone needs to be heard
You are loved



@liesbethengel

+fullhousefrek You ร re loved, fullhouse..., God IS and HE and Jesus want your gรณรณd!
Hรฉ (Jesus) wants to LIVE with and IN you, you can just รกsk Him:ย 
"Please come in Jesus and be my Lord" He IS Lร“VE.And then start "walking" and resting in His LOVE with Him, while reading His words (bible) and talking with Him. (getting to knรณw Him). Salvation is a FREE Gift of God, you don't have to earn it, just receive it and stรกrt your life wรญth Him. Not everything will be all okรฉ, but troubles are so much lighter when He is wรญth you... And they will pass.
And you will "grow" and heal, if you lรฉt Him work it รญn you....


ps Because of a childhood full of hate, i felt depressed from when i was about 5, 6 and i wanted to NOT be. But my mom, i couldn't hurt hรฉr!
So i lived..., when i was 15, i could nรณt live any longer even for her, and made up my mind,ย  i am finished with this hell! ย 
Then God intervened, He gave me the thought:ย 
"Why not go to God while i am still alive, for i am going to meet Him anyway,ย 
why not now!?!"
So i did, i became a child of God after a few weeks going to a "LIVE" church.... Jesus came in my heart and i was born again..... It still it took YEARS,ย 
to be healed, where i ร m now, but eventually He hร s healed รฉverything, in His order of importancy. and slow so i could comprehend His doings, and receive it.
And i feel complรฉte, nรณt perfect :))) small difference ; )
The last thing He healed inside was the fear of people and of Him.... 2 years ago,
when i was 55. He is still blessing me and convincing me of Hรญs LOVE, with love-tokens along the way of every-day-life.
Lรญttle tokens, but amazing ones to me..., the ones รญ love!
I reckognize them for what they are :) <3
Now for sure i hope it doesn't always take that long, i may just be a very tough cookie, but i am HIS for ever! And blessed by Him <3 <3 <3
BLESS you in getting to know our Saviour like i have, รF you want, just ask Him.
He hears even our thoughts! He sure heard mine :D Psalm 139



@bhoqeem1975

@Christine Sparrow If I may, I am 46, which means I'm pretty much at the age where my application value is also severely diminished in the market. I can only make do with the skillset I know most since my college year: translation from English to Indonesian and vice versa (I'm an Indonesian). I have been in the business for 23 years now, with clients from all over the world. Granted, it's not all roses. I'm not even rich doing it. Far from it. The first 5 years were hell. But I get by--even with a wife and two kids in tow.ย 

Whatever scrap I managed to save after 23 years I put them all to stock tradings. I don't do the trading myself. I have a friend to do that, on commission based. I'm stupid at math and let us leave it at that. Lol. So far, I've managed to gain from its bi-weekly profits. Especially now when my translation job is no longer yielding enough due to covid19.ย 

On the side, currently I am trying to write a book. A novel. This one has been a very personal dream since childhood. That's what I look up to in the future. Something to belong, anon.

What I'm saying is: stop trying to find a 9-5 job. At our age, it's simply not gonna happen. Create an opportunity for yourself. For instance, at the top of my head, you could still learn how to script and code (programming) and actually start to earn a living through that skill. So many opportunities on online freelance marketplace these days, since 2010. Or you could try gardening and then open a small fruit stall, perhaps? Or even become a youtuber. I don't know. You'll think of something.ย 

The question is, do you still have the will to live?



@godislove3621

Don't give up
It's just the weight of the world
When your heart's heavy
I, I will lift it for you
Don't give up
Because you want to be heard
If silence keeps you
I, I will break it for you
Everybody wants to be understood
Well, I can hear you
Everybody wants to be loved
Don't give up because you are loved
Don't give up
It's just the hurt that you hide
When you're lost inside
I, I'll be there to find you
Don't give up
Because you want to burn bright
If darkness blinds you
I, I will shine to guide you
Everybody wants to be understood
Well, I can hear you
Everybody wants to be loved
Don't give upโ€ฆ



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@robinoleary7099

He suffers from depression and anxiety. So l think he knows exactly what he gives to his listeners. His voice is truly a gift from God!

@maggiesimpson8103

I didn't know he struggled with those issues.
It makes me appreciate him even more.

@francoiscalldo4505

I didnt know he had depression. Wow and He is using his God giving talent so beautifully to make a positive impact. I will always Love Music, for it speaks to your soul. My FiancรฉReyno was also talented. He had the voice of an Angel, and his passion was music. He loved to entertain people and fibd new talent also. I will always Love You My Angelface RGVCALLFJC. You will also be my one and only. I am not always good with words and it dont come easy. I am also very good with technology. An expert. But it is the small things that matters, and I will love You always and Forever to the moon and back Mwah. ๐Ÿ’ž๐Ÿค˜

@lucreciaempleo-tuyo3252

Wow! He inspired everyone love it..

@brentgarner3143

I agree ๐Ÿ‘

@Kittykatxxx419

That's amazing to know xxx inspirational ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ๐Ÿ’œ xxx

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@sandramcmann4720

This whole world is under the same thing. Being depressed and anxious isnโ€™t a healthy way to be, but this is true for most people of this world. Only the return of Jesus ( Yeshua) is our answer. He is the only One that can save anyone, the end as we know it is coming very soon. I pray you all take heed to this message. God loves you all, He doesnโ€™t want to lose anyone. This is a choice we all have to make in our lives. God bless each and everyone. ๐Ÿ™โค๏ธ

@joshgroban-1

Thanks for liking and watching and listening to my songs, your comments and constant support has brought me this far. Keep the support coming?? I hope you have been well entertained over the years?

@TaylorKWH

I'll be honest, I want to give up. But Jesus is talking to me through This song.

@anabellamagra

stay with us, we need you here

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