True Love
Ke$ha feat. Katy Perry Lyrics
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So hard to sleep when I'm so close to this dream coming true, true, true
How do I tell, tell you when..
I can't speak?
I'm terrified cause if I,
Say the wrong thing,
You might see how hard I'm trying.
Is this true love?
Walk by and I'm a nervous wreck
The way you smell the way you dress (So perfect)
My tongue is tight cause I can't translate these feelings inside,
Side, side, side, oh
I can't speak?
I'm terrified cause if I,
Say the wrong thing,
You might see how hard I'm trying.
Is this made up? or true love? Is this true love?
Is this true love?
I want to tell you my secrets
I'll tell you everything
My heart is racing
I'm waiting for some sign from you
How do I say it to my.. (true love, true love)
Tell me you feel it too my.. (true love, true love)
I can't speak?
I'm terrified cause if I,
Say the wrong thing,
You might see how hard I'm trying.
Is this made up? or true love? Is this true love?
Is this true love?
In the song "True Love," Ke$ha and Katy Perry sing about the nervous and almost speechless feeling of being in love. The first few lines in the chorus express how overwhelmed Ke$ha is by the person she's in love with - even the thought of them takes her breath away. She recognizes that they're close to achieving a dream by being together and how difficult it is to sleep with excitement and anticipation. However, she's unsure of how to express herself and tell her significant other how she feels - she's afraid of saying something wrong and scaring them away.
As the song progresses, she continues to describe her anxiety when she's around her love interest. The person is absolutely perfect in her eyes, but she feels like she can't do justice to the feelings she has inside. She's nervous around them, and it's difficult for her to translate her emotions and express them out loud. The song repeats the question of whether this is real or just made up, giving a glimpse into the uncertainty and insecurity that can come with love.
Line by Line Meaning
One look my knees get weak, practicality die
I become overwhelmed at the sight of you, all logic and reason dissipate
So hard to sleep when I'm so close to this dream coming true, true, true
I am so excited for this dream to become a reality that I can hardly sleep
How do I tell, tell you when..
I am unsure how to express myself to you, how to confess my feelings
I can't speak?
I become speechless in your presence
I'm terrified cause if I,
I am scared that if I do speak, I may say the wrong thing
Say the wrong thing,
I fear that if I make a mistake, you will judge me for it
You might see how hard I'm trying.
I am making an effort to show my love for you, but I fear you may not recognize it
Is this made up? or true love? Is this true love?
I question whether my feelings are real or just a fantasy
Walk by and I'm a nervous wreck
Your mere presence makes me anxious and uneasy
The way you smell the way you dress (So perfect)
The way you present yourself is flawless and captivates me
My tongue is tight cause I can't translate these feelings inside,
I am struggling to express these intense emotions and thoughts I have for you
Side, side, side, oh
I am so consumed by these thoughts that they are on repeat in my mind
I want to tell you my secrets
I want to open up and share my deepest thoughts and feelings with you
I'll tell you everything
I want to be completely honest and transparent with you
My heart is racing
My heart beats uncontrollably in your presence
I'm waiting for some sign from you
I am hoping for any indication that you reciprocate my feelings
How do I say it to my.. (true love, true love)
I struggle with the right words to express my love for you
Tell me you feel it too my.. (true love, true love)
I hope that you share the same intense love and feelings for me
Contributed by Amelia G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@alovesubliminal2227
I'm here because my brain randomly started singing this song after forgetting about it
@arethaogoe4838
Same 😂
@swthaden
LITERALLY-
@Moncherie5124
SAME👏🏼
@30_shezaaurora2
literally-
@7herapy
ME TOOOOO WTF
@jazinicole
10 years later I'm still here hoping they'll release it on the streaming platforms 🙏
@swthaden
wait so this was an exclusive radio single only? i can't find it no where else
@jazinicole
@@swthaden I think it was a demo they were planning to release but there was drama or politics or something keeping them from releasing it
@clarissanoguera6311
Literally found out just now that this still isnt on any streaming platforms