If This Isn't Love
Karen Mason Lyrics
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A secret, a secret, a secret kind of secret.
I' aching for to shout it to every daffodil
And tell the world about it, in fact I think I will.
If this isn't love, the whole world is crazy.
If this isn't love, I'm daft as a daisy,
With moons all a-round and cows jumping over,
If this isn't love, then winter is a summer,
If this isn't love, my heart needs a plumber
I'm swinging on stars, I'm riding on rainbows,
I'm busting with bliss and I'll kiss your hand if this isn't love.
Karen Mason's song "If This Isn't Love" is a cheerful, upbeat tune about the joy and happiness that love brings. The lyrics express the feeling of being so in love that you cannot contain yourself, and are compelled to exclaim it to the world. The song begins with the repetition of the word "secret", which emphasizes the excitement and anticipation of revealing one's love. The line "I'm aching for to shout it to every daffodil" is a metaphor that implies the singer's urge to share their love with everyone and everything around them. The upbeat tempo and playful lyrics reflect the happy-go-lucky feeling that love brings.
The chorus of the song goes on to say "If this isn't love, the whole world is crazy", which is a bold statement that emphasizes the depth of the singer's love. The subsequent line "If this isn't love, I'm daft as a daisy" continues the playful and lighthearted tone of the song. The phrase "moons all around and cows jumping over" is a whimsical way of saying that the world seems to be a happier and more magical place when one is in love. The line "I'll eat my hat if this isn't love" is yet another playful and humorous way of saying that the singer is absolutely certain that they are in love.
The second verse of the song is similarly upbeat and playful. The lines "If this isn't love, then winter is a summer" and "If this isn't love, my heart needs a plumber" are both exaggerated and amusing ways of expressing the intensity of the singer's love. The line "I'm swinging on stars, I'm riding on rainbows" is a metaphor that implies the singer's feeling of euphoria and bliss. The final line of the verse, "I'm busting with bliss and I'll kiss your hand if this isn't love", is a simple and direct way of expressing the depth of the singer's love and affection.
Overall, Karen Mason's "If This Isn't Love" is a charming and delightful song that captures the feeling of being head-over-heels in love. The playful lyrics and upbeat tempo make it an uplifting and enjoyable tune to listen to.
Line by Line Meaning
A secret, a secret, he says I've got a little secret,
The person in the song has a little, exciting secret that they want to share.
A secret, a secret, a secret kind of secret.
The secret that the person has is particularly special and fun.
I' aching for to shout it to every daffodil
The person wants to share their secret with everyone and everything in the world.
And tell the world about it, in fact I think I will.
The person is excited about their secret, and they can't wait to reveal it to the world.
If this isn't love, the whole world is crazy.
The person is using their feelings about their secret to express their belief in love - if this feeling isn't love, then nothing makes sense.
If this isn't love, I'm daft as a daisy,
The person believes that what they're feeling is definitely love, and if it's not, then they must be crazy.
With moons all a-round and cows jumping over,
The person is expressing how fantastical and dreamlike their experience of love is.
There's something amiss, and I'll eat my hat if this isn't love.
The person is confident that this feeling is love, and they'll do something extreme to prove it.
If this isn't love, then winter is a summer,
The person is emphasizing just how sure they are that this feeling is love - it's as certain as the seasons changing.
If this isn't love, my heart needs a plumber
The person's heart is overflowing with love, and if this feeling isn't it, then something is wrong.
I'm swinging on stars, I'm riding on rainbows,
The person is expressing just how happy and effervescent their love makes them feel.
I'm busting with bliss and I'll kiss your hand if this isn't love.
The person is overflowing with happiness and joy, and they believe that what they're experiencing is definitely love.
Lyrics © SHAPIRO BERNSTEIN & CO. INC.
Written by: BURTON LANE, E.Y. HARBURG
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