Only For Love
Kajagoogoo & Limahl Lyrics


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If that's your problem don't let it show
You will find itself decieving love can be unsure.
Keep a level head maintain'your pride
Then you can face the situation straight in the eye.
And especially when she comes on strong
When she smiles that smile that leads you on
Ny to see it through playing out your part
Making certain when you give your heart - it's
Only for love
Only for love
Only for love.
Love was never planned ever before.
Some have spent their whole life searching cold and insecure
But as suddenly as that love will arrive
And you'll recognize the feeling
Your on fire.
And especially when she moves in close
When she moves that move there's no suppose
You'll find your hurting when you're apart
But when you give your heart - it's
Only for love
Only for love
Only for love.
When you give your heart it should be
Only for love
Only for love
Only for love.
Only for love




Only for love
Only for love. . . .

Overall Meaning

The song "Only for Love" by Kajagoogoo is a lyrical exploration of the complexities and uncertainties of love. The opening lines suggest that one should keep their problems hidden and maintain a facade of strength and confidence in the face of love's unpredictability. The lyrics go on to caution against giving in to temptation and making sure that any heart given is given only for love. The song describes how love can be both sudden and intense, and how it can cause both joy and pain.



The chorus is repeated several times, with the words "Only for love" serving as a mantra that reminds us that love should always be our primary motivation. The lyrics suggest that love is not something that can be planned or controlled, but rather something that arrives unexpectedly and must be accepted for what it is.


Line by Line Meaning

If that's your problem don't let it show
If you have any problems in your love life, don't let them show on your face because love can be unpredictable and uncertain.


You will find itself decieving love can be unsure.
Love can deceive you even though you thought it was sure and certain.


Keep a level head maintain'your pride
You should always stay calm and maintain your self-respect.


Then you can face the situation straight in the eye.
Only then can you confront the situation directly and honestly.


And especially when she comes on strong
When your partner is very intense or forceful in pursuing you.


When she smiles that smile that leads you on
When your partner uses their smile to encourage or incite you.


Ny to see it through playing out your part
You need to be determined to play your role in the relationship until the end.


Making certain when you give your heart - it's
Ensuring that when you give your heart away, you're doing it for the right reasons.


Only for love
You should only give your heart to someone for the sake of love.


Love was never planned ever before.
You never know when love will come into your life; it's always unexpected.


Some have spent their whole life searching cold and insecure.
Some people have spent their entire lives searching for love without success, feeling empty and unsure.


But as suddenly as that love will arrive
Love can come into your life as suddenly and unexpectedly as it left it before.


And you'll recognize the feeling
When you feel love, you will know it without a doubt.


Your on fire.
You'll feel a passion for someone when you're in love with them.


And especially when she moves in close
When your partner gets closer physically.


When she moves that move there's no suppose
There is no uncertainty when your partner makes a physical gesture, it's clear what they want.


You'll find your hurting when you're apart
You will feel the pain of separation when you are not together.


But when you give your heart - it's
When you give your heart, it's important to make sure you're doing it for the right reasons.


Only for love
You should only give your heart away if it's for the sake of love.


Only for love
You should only give your heart away if it's for the sake of love.


Only for love. . . .
This emphasizes that love is the only valid reason to give your heart away.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHRISTOPHER HAMILL

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Comments from YouTube:

ell em

...till now - is 36 years - ...this music is still amazing...

Milic Dalibor

How good sounds after 39 years

Abraham

Limahl is so charismatic, is the best.

B A

I would have loved to see him in film. He wasn't very tall, but he def had leading man looks. Handsome, charismatic

sandra loes

Lindas canções

Ania

Love it!💓💗

Scott Larson

In case you're wondering, "How did a song from 1983 have a Miami Vice video?" The song was a hit in Europe that year but didn't have a video. Two years later Limahl had a huge hit in America with the theme to "The Neverending Story", but there was a problem: that was a one-off song he recorded for the soundtrack so he didn't have a follow-up single. The label's solution was to rerelease this song from two years ago in America and do a Miami Vice themed video for it since that was the big hit show of 1984. The single was rereleased in March 1985 (or June 1985 -- sources don't agree) and the new video debuted on MTV in July 1985.

Scott Larson

@The Spooky Electric Miami Vice was a hit show in Britain?

cbFIN

I was wondering. Did Limahl create the Miami Vice look in 1983, apparently not, thanks for the great background information I didn't have a clue of. Duran Duran for sure gave Miami Vice inspiration with "Rio" video.

Scott Larson

@cbFIN Michael Mann who created Miami Vice said the show was supposed to be "MTV cops" so there's little doubt the Duran Duran videos had an influence on the look of the show.

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