True Love
Kesha ft 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?
The lyrics of "True Love" by Kesha featuring Katy Perry talks about the confusion and vulnerability that come with falling in love. The opening lines of the song set the stage for the underlying theme, as Kesha describes how her knees get weak and practicality dies when she looks at her lover. Despite the overwhelming feeling of falling in love, Kesha is filled with anxiety and fear of saying the wrong thing that may jeopardize the budding relationship.
As the lyrics progress, Kesha's emotions get more intense, and she becomes more explicit about her feelings. She admires everything about her lover, the way they smell, the way they dress, and their overall entire being. Although she yearns to express her feelings, she struggles to articulate it, leaving her feeling tongue-tied, and unable to translate her emotions.
The chorus of "True Love" presents a repeated question "Is this made up or true love?" that highlights the uncertainty and ambiguity underscoring budding relationships. Kesha yearns for some sign from her lover and is hopeful that she will get a positive response when she finally professes her love.
Overall, the song is about the apprehension and trepidation of falling in love while being irrepressibly drawn to the object of one's affection. It presents a relatable narrative of the anxieties and fears that come with the territory while also providing an upbeat feel that celebrates the joys of newfound love.
Line by Line Meaning
One look my knees get weak, practicality die
I become weak in the knees and lose all logic just by looking at you
So hard to sleep when I'm so close to this dream coming true, true, true
I have trouble sleeping because I am close to achieving what I have always been dreaming of
How do I tell, tell you when..
I am not sure how to convey my feelings to you
I can't speak?
I am too nervous to speak
I'm terrified cause if I,
I am scared because if I
Say the wrong thing,
If I say something wrong,
You might see how hard I'm trying.
You might see how much I am trying
Is this made up? or true love?
I am unsure whether this is real or just something I made up in my head
Is this true love?
Is this really love?
Walk by and I'm a nervous wreck
I become extremely nervous as soon as you walk by
The way you smell the way you dress (So perfect)
I am struck by how perfect you smell and look
My tongue is tight cause I can't translate these feelings inside,
I cannot put into words the feelings I am experiencing within me
Side, side, side, oh
I want to tell you my secrets
I want to share my secrets with you
I'll tell you everything
I am willing to tell you everything
My heart is racing
My heart is beating fast
I'm waiting for some sign from you
I am waiting for a sign from you
How do I say it to my.. (true love, true love)
I am not sure how to confess my feelings to my true love
Tell me you feel it too my.. (true love, true love)
I want you to tell me that you feel the same way, my true love
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