A LOVE AFFAIR
Lady Linn Lyrics

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You may deny you love me
You may deny you care
You may deny you've got it there
But you can't deny darling
A love affair, that's what we have

You may deny you miss me
And all the things you say
But you can't deny darling
A love affair, that's what we have

So don't pretend it's cool
Don't you remember, that you're a fool for me
This love affair is cruel
This love affair is killing me

You may deny you love me
You may deny you care
But you can't deny darling
A love affair, that's what we have

Now you expect me
to forget the way you smile
And the way you
burn your lips on mine
Now you expect me
to forget the way you smile
And the way you
burn your lips on mine

So don't pretend it's cool
Don't you remember, that you're a fool for me
This love affair is cruel
This love affair is killing me

So don't pretend it's cool
Don't you remember, that you're a fool for me
This love affair is cruel
This love affair is killing me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "A Love Affair" by Lady Linn and Her Magnificent Seven describe a tumultuous relationship where one partner is denying their feelings for the other while the other is clearly hurt and struggling to move on. The repeated lines "You may deny you love me, You may deny you care" suggests that the person being addressed is denying their true feelings despite the evidence to the contrary. The use of the word "darling" throughout the song softens the accusatory tone but does not hide the underlying hurt of the singer.

The chorus of the song emphasizes that despite the denial, there is still a love affair going on between the two. The repeated line "A love affair, that's what we have" is a statement of fact that neither party can deny, even if one is trying to ignore or suppress their own feelings. The verse "So don't pretend it's cool, Don't you remember, that you're a fool for me, This love affair is cruel, This love affair is killing me" highlights the pain that the singer is experiencing as they try to convince the other person to stop denying their feelings and admit the truth of their relationship.

Overall, "A Love Affair" is a poignant exploration of love, denial, and heartbreak. The song is a reminder that denying one's feelings can be just as hurtful as being rejected outright.

Line by Line Meaning

You may deny you love me
You might say you don't love me

You may deny you care
You might say you don't care about me

You may deny you've got it there
You might deny having any feelings for me

But you can't deny darling
But there's one thing you can't deny, my love

A love affair, that's what we have
We are in a romantic relationship, that's the truth

You may deny you miss me
You might say you don't miss me

And all the things you say
And any words you speak

But you can't deny darling
But there's one thing you can't deny, my love

A love affair, that's what we have
We are in a romantic relationship, that's the truth

So don't pretend it's cool
Stop acting like it's not a big deal

Don't you remember, that you're a fool for me
Remember, you are foolishly in love with me