Love Oh Love Oh Love
Labi Siffre Lyrics


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Last night I had another dream
And when I woke up I was screaming
But you were there so that′s O.K.
You make my fears fade away and you said
"Baby go to sleep now
Baby don't you weep now
Even in your dreams I love you
Baby go to sleep now
Baby don′t you weep now
Love oh love oh love I love you"

You know how easy I get sad
Sometimes it hurts me oh so badly
And I don't know what i'd do
If wou weren′t here just being you and you say
"Baby go to sleep now
Baby don′t you weep now
Even in your dreams I love you
Baby go to sleep now
Baby don't you weep now
Love oh love oh love I love you"

You know I hate to be alone
But in a crowd I′m so lonely
Sometimes a bottle is my friend
But I need you more when the bottle ends and you say
"Baby go to sleep now
Even in your dreams I love you
Baby go to sleep now




Baby don't you weep now
Love oh love oh love I love you"

Overall Meaning

Labi Siffre's "Love Oh Love Oh Love" depicts a dreamy musical journey of loneliness and fear, alleviated by love. The lyrics speak volumes about the significance of a loving partner in one's life. The opening lines describe a dream where the singer wakes up screaming, but the presence of their partner makes everything alright. This signifies the importance of having someone who can alleviate fears and wipe away tears. The repeated phrase "Baby go to sleep now, Baby don't you weep now," immediately imparts a sense of comfort and reliability. Love is here to heal all wounds and provide solace.


The second verse highlights the singer's vulnerability and the pain of losing someone dear. The idea of being sad and lonely is further amplified by the phrase "sometimes it hurts me oh so badly." But here too, the presence of their partner acts as a cushion, protecting them from harm's way. The image of a bottle of alcohol being a friend in a crowd depicts the lack of human connection. But, again, love proves to be a stronger and healthier source of support. The phrase "Love oh love oh love, I love you" reinforces the theme of the song, highlighting that it is love and only love that can provide a sense of security and comfort in one's life.


Overall, "Love Oh Love Oh Love" is a beautiful and heartwarming tribute to love, its power and its ability to conquer all fears and uncertainties.


Line by Line Meaning

Last night I had another dream
The singer had a dream the previous night


And when I woke up I was screaming
The singer woke up from the dream feeling scared


But you were there so that's O.K.
The presence of the person the singer loves makes everything better


You make my fears fade away and you said
The person the artist loves helps alleviate the artist's fears


"Baby go to sleep now
The person the artist loves is comforting them with soothing words


Baby don't you weep now
The person the singer loves does not want the singer to cry


Even in your dreams I love you
The person the singer loves will always love them, even in their dreams


You know how easy I get sad
The artist is prone to feeling sad easily


Sometimes it hurts me oh so badly
The artist's sadness can be very painful


And I don't know what I'd do
The artist does not know how they would cope without the person they love


If wou weren't here just being you and you say
The person the singer loves acknowledges their importance to the singer


"Baby go to sleep now
The person the artist loves is comforting them with soothing words


Baby don't you weep now
The person the singer loves does not want the singer to cry


Love oh love oh love I love you"
The singer professes their love to the person they love


You know I hate to be alone
The singer dislikes being by themselves


But in a crowd I'm so lonely
The artist feels lonely even when surrounded by people


Sometimes a bottle is my friend
The artist may turn to alcohol for comfort


But I need you more when the bottle ends and you say
The person the singer loves is more important to them than alcohol


"Baby go to sleep now
The person the singer loves is comforting them with soothing words


Even in your dreams I love you
The person the artist loves will always love them, even in their dreams


Baby go to sleep now
The person the artist loves is comforting them with soothing words


Baby don't you weep now
The person the artist loves does not want the artist to cry


Love oh love oh love I love you
The singer professes their love to the person they love




Writer(s): Labi Siffre

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Melanie


on Cannock Chase

So beautiful :)