King Missile III 1998 - present
* John S. Hall - vocals: singing and spoken word
* Sasha Forte - bass, violin, guitar, keyboards, backing vocals
* Bradford Reed - pencilina, drums, percussion, synthesizer, backing vocals
Love Is
King Missile Lyrics
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Like birds that sing
Love is not ugly
Like rats
In a puddle of vomit
Love is beautiful
Love is beautiful
Love is beautiful
Love is beautiful
Like the sunshine
And the dancing wind
Love is not ugly
Like pus
And lice
And tobacco snot
Love is beautiful
Love is beautiful
Love is beautiful
Love is beautiful
Love is beautiful
Love is beautiful
Love is beautiful
Love is beautiful
Love is beautiful
Love is beautiful
Like all the little animals
In a forest full of green
That smells like pine
And wonder
Love is not invisible brain control
And pain
And malicious intent
And lying all the time
Although it can be all of these things
And more
Love is a many splendoured thing
It is not a shipload of slaughtered pigs
Rotting and festering
In the bleating desert
Love is what love is
And love is not
What love is not
Love is beautiful
Love is beautiful
Love is beautiful
Love is beautiful
Love is beautiful
Love is beautiful
The lyrics to King Missile's song Love Is are filled with contrasts and comparisons, portraying love as a beautiful and positive force that stands in contrast with vile and ugly things. The song starts with comparing love to birds that sing, stating that love is beautiful. The contrast is drawn when it is compared to rats in a puddle of vomit, indicating that love is not ugly, unlike what it is being compared to. The song repeats the refrain 'Love is beautiful' multiple times, emphasizing the sentiment. The lyrics then compare love to the sunshine and dancing wind, and not to pus, lice, or tobacco snot, which are repulsive.
The song proceeds to highlight the disparity between love and vile things. Love is compared to all the small animals in a forest, while in contrast, it is not invisible brain control, pain, malicious intent, or constant lying. This verse sums up that love can be many things, both good and bad, but ultimately, it is what it is. The last two lines of the song emphasize the beauty of love and that it is what it is.
The song is a commentary on how love is regarded in the world, compared to other things that evoke disgust and indignity. It is a reminder that love brings joy and happiness and should be celebrated for its beauty. The lyrics of Love Is are open to interpretation, and it is left to each listener's beliefs about love and what it represents.
Line by Line Meaning
Love is beautiful
Love is something that is pleasant, enjoyable, and attractive
Like birds that sing
Love is similar to the songs of birds, bringing joy and beauty to life
Love is not ugly
Love is not unpleasant, obscene, or disgusting
Like rats
In a puddle of vomit
Love is not comparable to rats covered in vomit, which is gross and revolting
Like the sunshine
And the dancing wind
Love is similar to sunlight and wind, which are natural and uplifting
Like pus
And lice
And tobacco snot
Love is not like pus, lice, or tobacco snot, which are repulsive and unsanitary
Like all the little animals
In a forest full of green
That smells like pine
And wonder
Love is like the beauty of nature in a lush forest, full of life, wonder, and peace
Love is not invisible brain control
And pain
And malicious intent
And lying all the time
Love is not manipulative or hurtful, it is not about controlling others or causing pain, harm, or deceit
Although it can be all of these things
And more
Despite the negative aspects of love, it can take many forms and emotions, both positive and negative
Love is a many splendoured thing
Love is complex, multifaceted, and full of wonders
It is not a shipload of slaughtered pigs
Rotting and festering
In the bleating desert
Love is not like an ugly and putrid sight of dead pigs rotting in the desert, which is repulsive and disturbing
Love is what love is
And love is not
What love is not
Love is defined by what it is, both positively and negatively, and what it is not
Love is beautiful
Love is something that is pleasant, enjoyable, and attractive
Love is beautiful
Love is something that is pleasant, enjoyable, and attractive
Love is beautiful
Love is something that is pleasant, enjoyable, and attractive
Love is beautiful
Love is something that is pleasant, enjoyable, and attractive
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: John S. Hall, Roger Murdock, Dave Rick, Chris Xefos
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@NormtheGenome
This CD is the greatest find at Goodwill I ever had, and I found Pride and Prejudice and Zombies there!
@FKP_1510
I would kill to find the fluting on the hump album
@SuridaCity
What a band.
@telecasterbear
I remember at one providence R. I. show, the boys opened with sonic reducer by the dead boys. So cool. Miss you Chris.
@Shimmerkitty
know the song, but never saw the video, thanks for posting oh man this is making me want to dig my KM cds out I love this group so much artistic geniuses!!!
@FKP_1510
THEY ARE SO HARD TO FIND
@SneedyKetler
Because the video was rejected by MTV because of the bassist kissing another man.
Things actually got better. Eventually.
@njturbo
This band rocks... shame when they have something good they break up
@timl5613
Got dropped by their record label. John S Hall is poet genius..!! Smart and nice guy...
@FKP_1510
@@timl5613 dont they still do small tours once every blue moon on friday the 13th when all the planets align