If This Is Love
Leaving Thomas Lyrics
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But I guess they don't really know me
They don't know me like you do
Like you do
I know that I can't explain it
I don't want to even try
'Cause it's the answer to all of my questions
And I don't know why
If this is love, if this is love
I'm not giving up, I'm not giving up, I'm not giving up
No, no
If this is love, if this is love
I know I can't see the future
And this love may never last
Oh, but I'm tired of thinkin' it over
Waiting for closure
Leaving could've beens, should've beens, would've beens in the past
If this is love, if this is love
If this is love, if this is love
I'm not giving up, I'm not giving up, I'm not giving up
No, no
If this is love, if this is love
Ohhhh, ohhhh
Ohhhh, ohhhh
Ohhhh, ohhhh
Ohhhh, ohhhh
You can second guess forever but, second chances run out
You can second guess forever but, second chances run out
You can second guess forever but, second chances run out
You can second guess forever but, second chances run out
If this is love, if this is love
If this is love, if this is love
I'm not giving up and I'm not giving in
Not going back to what could've been, should've been
If this is love, if this is love
If this is love, if this is love
You can second guess forever but, second chances run out
The lyrics to "If This Is Love" by Leaving Thomas address the feelings of being criticized and judged by others for being in love. The singer acknowledges that some people may consider them "crazy" for loving their partner, but they believe that those people do not truly understand their relationship. The phrase "They don't know me like you do, like you do" suggests that the singer's partner understands them in a way that others do not.
The lyrics further express the singer's inability to explain their love for their partner and their unwillingness to even attempt to do so. The love they feel is described as the answer to all their questions, even though they do not understand why that is the case. This implies a strong emotional connection that cannot be easily articulated or rationally explained.
The chorus reflects the singer's determination and refusal to give up on this love. Despite not being able to see the future and recognizing that the love may not last, they express exhaustion from overthinking it and waiting for closure. They no longer want to dwell on what could have been or should have been in the past.
The repetition in the bridge emphasizes the idea that second chances eventually run out. The singer may be suggesting that they have already given second chances to doubters or even to their own doubts, but there comes a point where they have to trust their feelings and not question them indefinitely.
Overall, "If This Is Love" portrays a deep, intense love that the singer is determined to hold onto, despite outside opinions or uncertainties. The song highlights the power of love and the importance of trusting one's own feelings, even when they cannot be fully explained or understood.
Line by Line Meaning
They say that I'm crazy, crazy for loving you
People think I'm crazy for loving you, but they don't understand our relationship
But I guess they don't really know me
Those people don't truly know who I am
They don't know me like you do
You understand me better than anyone else
Like you do
Only you have that deep understanding of me
I know that I can't explain it
I can't find the words to describe this feeling
I don't want to even try
I don't even want to attempt to explain it
'Cause it's the answer to all of my questions
Our love is the solution to everything I've been wondering about
And I don't know why
I can't understand why this love is so powerful
If this is love, if this is love
If what we have is truly love
I'm not giving up, I'm not giving up, I'm not giving up
I won't give up on this love, no matter what
No, no
Absolutely not
I know I can't see the future
I'm aware that I can't predict what will happen in the future
And this love may never last
Our love might not have a long-lasting future
Oh, but I'm tired of thinkin' it over
But I'm exhausted from overthinking about it
Waiting for closure
Waiting for a clear ending or resolution
Leaving could've beens, should've beens, would've beens in the past
I'm done with dwelling on the possibilities and regrets from the past
You can second guess forever but, second chances run out
You can doubt and question forever, but eventually the opportunity for a second chance will disappear
I'm not giving up and I'm not giving in
I won't give up or surrender
Not going back to what could've been, should've been
I won't return to thinking about what could have or should have happened
If this is love, if this is love
If what we have is truly love
You can second guess forever but, second chances run out
You can doubt and question forever, but eventually the opportunity for a second chance will disappear
Lyrics © Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN), O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Annika Cheyne, Bryton Udy
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