I Call It Love
Lionel Ritchie Lyrics
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I look at you
You look at me
(you can't help it yeah we're feeling butterflies)
It's obvious,
We got some chemistry
(i think I know what it feels so right)
Now I wanted so long to know
(dont tell me I have to start all over again)
I never thought this day would come
(this is something that I've wanted in my life)
I realize that you're the one
(and you're telling me it's time to say goodbye)
What's inside of my heart it ain't gonna change
So it shouldn't be so easy to walk away
(you feel it I feel it let's not pretend let's not pretend)
Maybe I don't know what love is
Maybe I'm a fool
I just know what I'm feeling
And it's all because of you
Don't tell me
I don't know
I want the truth
Cause they call it
We call it
You call it
I call it love
It's so clear for you to see
(don't let nobody tell you what to do)
Why they can't they just let us be happy
(i don't want to find somebody new)
If you know what's really in your heart
Then don't let 'em tear us apart
(cause you feel it I feel it let's think it through)
Maybe I don't know what love is (maybe I'm a fool)
Maybe I'm a fool
I just know what I'm feeling
And it's all because of you (please don't)
Don't tell me
I don't know
I want the truth
Cause they call it (yeah)
We call it (yeah)
You call it (wooh)
I call it love
We have a bond that's unbreakable
And it's not time to let it go (we're in love)
And now that we know it's real
We're going to let it show
To the whole world
That I'm yours forever
And you're my girl
You're my everything
Ooh, I don't know
Maybe I don't know what love is
Maybe I'm a fool (maybe I'm a fool)
I just know what I'm feeling
And it's all because of you (it's all because of you)
Don't tell me
I don't know
I want the truth (I want the truth)
Cause they call it (they call)
We call it
You call it
I call it love
Maybe I don't know what love is
Maybe I'm a fool (i call it)
I just know what I'm feeling
And it's all because of you (all cause of you)
Don't tell me
I don't know (baby)
I want the truth
Cause they call it (they call)
We call it (we call)
You call it (you call)
I call it love (I call it)
Love
They call it love
I call it
Love
The lyrics to "I Call It Love" by Lionel Ritchie speak to an intense, undeniable romantic connection between two individuals. The opening verses set the tone for the rest of the song by establishing that the two people in question have an overwhelming chemistry and that there may be some external factors at play that could prevent them from being together. The chorus, which repeats the phrase "maybe I don't know what love is," suggests that the feelings they have for each other are so strong and foundational that they can't help but call it love. The song is bittersweet because, while they both know that the connection is real and valuable, there may be practical obstacles that prevent them from being together.
The lyrics also address external pressures that could threaten their relationship. The lines "don't let 'em tear us apart" and "why can't they just let us be happy" convey a sense of frustration and urgency. The singer is imploring his love interest not to let anyone else dictate what they feel for each other or to let anything get in the way of their happiness. Ultimately, the song is about the power of love to transcend barriers and obstacles, even when it's difficult.
Line by Line Meaning
Wooh
An exclamation of excitement or a way to show enthusiasm.
I look at you
Lionel Ritchie is acknowledging the person in question.
You look at me
The person in question is looking at Lionel Ritchie.
(you can't help it yeah we're feeling butterflies)
Both individuals are experiencing intense feelings of excitement or nervousness.
It's obvious,
There's a clear sign that both individuals share a bond.
We got some chemistry
Both individuals share a connection or attraction towards each other.
i think I know what it feels so right
Lionel Ritchie is aware of the positive feelings he is having towards the person in question.
Now I wanted so long to know
Lionel Ritchie has been wanting to know the person in question for a long time.
Now you're telling me you gotta let it go
The person in question is indicating that they want to end their relationship.
(dont tell me I have to start all over again)
Lionel Ritchie doesn't want to start over with someone else.
I never thought this day would come
Lionel Ritchie is surprised that the person in question wants to end their relationship.
(this is something that I've wanted in my life)
Having a relationship with the person in question has been a personal desire of Lionel Ritchie.
I realize that you're the one
Lionel Ritchie has come to the conclusion that the person in question is the one for him.
(and you're telling me it's time to say goodbye)
The person in question wants to end the relationship.
What's inside of my heart it ain't gonna change
Lionel Ritchie's feelings for the person in question are not going to change.
So it shouldn't be so easy to walk away
Ending the relationship shouldn't be an easy decision.
(you feel it I feel it let's not pretend let's not pretend)
Both Lionel Ritchie and the person in question can feel their connection and shouldn't pretend otherwise.
Maybe I don't know what love is
Lionel Ritchie is unsure about what love is.
Maybe I'm a fool
Lionel Ritchie is aware he might be naive about love.
I just know what I'm feeling
Lionel Ritchie is aware of the intense emotional connection he has with the person in question.
And it's all because of you
The person in question is the one responsible for Lionel Ritchie's intense emotional connection.
Don't tell me
Lionel Ritchie doesn't want to be told what he's feeling.
I don't know
Lionel Ritchie isn't certain about something.
(please don't)
Lionel Ritchie doesn't want something to happen.
I want the truth
Lionel Ritchie wants the honest answer about something.
(yeah)
An exclamation of agreement or acknowledgement.
(we're in love)
Both Lionel Ritchie and the person in question are in love.
(they call)
Others use the label of love to describe the connection between Lionel Ritchie and the person in question.
(we call)
Lionel Ritchie and the person in question use the label of love to describe their connection.
(you call)
The person in question uses the label of love to describe the connection between them and Lionel Ritchie.
Love
The emotional connection shared between Lionel Ritchie and the person in question.
Contributed by Sarah C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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2024 anyone?😊
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