I Want To Know What Love Is
Julio Iglesias Lyrics

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I gotta take a little time,
A little time to think things over
I better read between the lines,
In case I need it when I'm older

Now this mountain I must climb,
Feels like the world upon my shoulders
And through the clouds I see love shine,

It keeps me warm as life grows colder

In my life
There's been heartache and pain
I don't know
If I can face it again
Can't stop now,
I've travelled so far,
To change this lonely life

I want to know what love is,
I want you to show me
I want to feel what love is,
I know you can show me

I'm gonna take a little time,
A little time to look around me
I've got nowhere left to hide,
It looks like love has finally found me

In my life
There's been heartache and pain
I don't know
If I can face it again
Can't stop now,
I've travelled so far,
To change this lonely life

I want to know what love is,
I want you to show me
I want to feel what love is,
I know you can show me
I want to know what love is,
I know you can show me

I want to know what love is (I want to know)
I want you to show me
I want to feel what love is (I want to feel)
I know you can show me

(Show me, show me, show me...)

I want to know what love is,
I want you to show me

I want to feel what love is,
I know you can show me...

Overall Meaning

Julio Iglesias's song "I Want To Know What Love Is" is a powerful ballad that captures the complexities and uncertainty of love. The song starts off with the singer stating that he needs some time to think things over in his life. He wants to read between the lines to gain some clarity about his past experiences, especially since they may prove useful later in life. The mountain that he has to climb feels like the weight of the world is on his shoulders, but through the clouds, he sees love shining. It is this love that keeps him warm, despite the coldness that life may bring.

The first verse of the song is a reflection on the struggles that the singer has faced in his life. There has been heartache and pain, and he's not sure if he can face it again. Despite this uncertainty, he knows that he can't stop now since he has traveled so far to change his life. It's at this point that the chorus comes in and reveals the true message of the song. The singer wants to know what love is, and he wants his partner to show him. He wants to experience the feeling of love in its fullest form, and he's confident that his partner can reveal this to him.

In the second verse, the singer talks about how he's going to take some time to look around him. He no longer has anywhere left to hide, and it seems as though love has finally found him. He again reflects on the hardships he's endured and wonders if he can face them again. However, he knows that he can't give up now since he's come so far. The chorus then repeats, emphasizing the importance of love.

The song is a powerful declaration of the need for love and connection in our lives. It speaks to the universal desire to experience love in its purest form and to discover its mysteries. It's a song that has endured over the years, resonating with listeners of all ages.

Line by Line Meaning

I gotta take a little time, A little time to think things over
I need to take some time to reflect on my life and the decisions I have to make.

I better read between the lines, In case I need it when I'm older
I need to be careful and pay close attention to everything, so I don't make any mistakes that I'll regret in the future.

Now this mountain I must climb, Feels like the world upon my shoulders And through the clouds I see love shine, It keeps me warm as life grows colder
I have a difficult challenge ahead of me, but the thought of love helps me through it.

In my life There's been heartache and pain I don't know If I can face it again Can't stop now, I've travelled so far, To change this lonely life
My life has been full of sadness and uncertainty, and I'm not sure if I'm strong enough to face it again. But I've come too far to give up now; I need to find love to change my life.

I want to know what love is, I want you to show me I want to feel what love is, I know you can show me
I'm searching for love, and I need someone to help me find and experience it.

I'm gonna take a little time, A little time to look around me I've got nowhere left to hide, It looks like love has finally found me
I'm ready to open myself up to love and see where it takes me.

I want to know what love is, I want you to show me I want to feel what love is, I know you can show me I want to know what love is, I know you can show me
I'm determined to find and experience love, and I'm confident that you can help me do so.

I want to know what love is (I want to know) I want you to show me I want to feel what love is (I want to feel) I know you can show me (Show me, show me, show me...) I want to know what love is, I want you to show me I want to feel what love is, I know you can show me...
I'm singing this chorus over and over because I'm so desperate to find love and I believe that you're the one who can help me.

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