Sometimes Love Is Not Enough
L'Âme Immortelle Lyrics


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It's our past that holds us captive
That made us who we are
That blinds us when we have to see
Beyond every scar
It is you who wants to hold me
Until the end of time
Hold me so hard I cannot breathe
But our words don't rhyme

Sometimes love is not enough

Your love just makes me colder
Although I want to feel
The fire that I gave to you
Hoping it would heal
The bleeding wound deep in me
The emptiness inside
To unveil the buried love
That I try to hide

Sometimes love is not enough

We are still so different
Love doesn't conquer all




If we want to fly together
We are damned to fall

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of L'Âme Immortelle's "Sometimes Love is Not Enough" is about how the past can hold us back and blind us from seeing beyond our scars. The song starts with acknowledging the role our past plays in shaping our present selves. Our experiences, both good and bad, have made us who we are today. However, sometimes our past mistakes and struggles can hold us captive, making it difficult for us to move on and grow. This is followed by a declaration of love, with one partner wanting to hold the other "until the end of time." However, despite their love, they cannot seem to connect, and their "words don't rhyme."


The chorus repeats the titular line, "Sometimes love is not enough." This line speaks to the fact that love alone cannot magically fix all the problems in a relationship. The second verse delves deeper into this idea, with the singer acknowledging that even though they love their partner, it only makes them feel colder. They want to feel the fire they once had and were hoping that love would heal the emotional wounds that they have been carrying. But unfortunately, love alone is not enough to heal the pain, the emptiness, and the buried love inside.


The last lines of the song - "We are still so different / Love doesn't conquer all / If we want to fly together / We are damned to fall" - emphasize the incompatibility of the two partners despite their love for each other. It suggests that while love is a powerful emotion, it may not be enough to overcome fundamental differences in perspective, values, and goals.


Line by Line Meaning

It's our past that holds us captive
Our past experiences and memories limit us and prevent us from moving forward.


That made us who we are
Our past experiences shape our identity and personality.


That blinds us when we have to see beyond every scar
Our past experiences and emotional wounds prevent us from seeing beyond the surface and finding true connection with others.


It is you who wants to hold me until the end of time
You desire a long-term, committed relationship with me.


Hold me so hard I cannot breathe, but our words don't rhyme
Although we have physical intimacy, our emotional connection is not in sync.


Sometimes love is not enough
Despite our love for each other, it may not be sufficient to sustain our relationship.


Your love just makes me colder
Your love is not bringing me the warmth and comfort that I need.


Although I want to feel the fire that I gave to you hoping it would heal
I desire the return of the passion and energy that I have invested in our relationship, hoping it will bring healing to me.


The bleeding wound deep in me, the emptiness inside
I have unresolved emotional pain and a lack of fulfillment in my life.


To unveil the buried love that I try to hide
I want to reveal suppressed feelings of love that I have tried to keep hidden.


We are still so different
We have inherent differences that make our relationship challenging.


Love doesn't conquer all
Despite the power of love, some obstacles may be insurmountable.


If we want to fly together, we are damned to fall
If we strive for a future together, we risk failure and disappointment.




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