Lou Rhodes (born 1 November 1964) is an English singer and songwriter from … Read Full Bio ↴Lou Rhodes (born 1 November 1964) is an English singer and songwriter from Manchester, now living in Wiltshire. In addition to providing vocals and lyrics for the band Lamb, Rhodes has released a series of solo albums that are rooted in folk music.

Her 2006 debut solo album entitled Beloved One was shortlisted for the Mercury Music Prize and was released through Lou's own label Infinite Bloom. Rhodes' second album, Bloom (A&G Records/Infinite Bloom), was released in October 2007. Her third album, One Good Thing (Motion Audio/Infinite Bloom), was released in early 2010.

She released her third solo album One Good Thing in 2010 and became an author in 2012 with her children's picture book, The Phlunk (Strata Books). Follow-up, The Phlunk's Worldwide Symphony was published in 2014.

In 2012 Rhodes also contributed an essay to The First Time I Heard The Smiths, part of an ongoing series where musicians/writers tell their stories of first hearing the music of an iconic artist or band.

Rhodes released the singles "All The Birds" in April, and "All I Need" in June 2016. A month later, the album theyesandeye was released through Nude records. The album includes a cover of the song "Angels" originally performed by The xx. Other musicians on the album include Ian Kellet (guitars), Nikolaj Bjerre (drums), Danny Keane (strings) and [atist]Tom Moth (harp).

This Love
Lou Rhodes Lyrics

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This love like no other
This love made me grow
This love could have been sweeter
Than any love I know

Then suddenly the world came
Falling in around my ears
And all I wanna know is who will

Kiss away my tears

This love burning fire
This love cool as rain
This love fed my desire
Then washed me clean again

Then suddenly the world came
Falling in around my ears
And all I wanna know is who will
Kiss away my tears

'Cause it's so cold out here
Now you're gone
And I'll cry me a river of tears
My beloved one

Suddenly the world came
Falling in around my ears
And all I wanna know is who will
Kiss away my tears

I know I can stand alone
But that's not what I wanna hear
All I wanna know is who will
Who will
Oh kiss away
Oh kiss away
Oh kiss away
My tears

This love like no other
This love

Overall Meaning

made me grow and experience something unique and special. The singer of the song is appreciating this love and stating that it could have been even sweeter than any love she has previously known. However, the world comes crashing down causing her to feel lost and questioning who will be there to support her and help her in her time of need. The lyrics express a deep sense of longing and heartache for the loss of this special love, and the singer seeks comfort from someone who can take away the pain.

The overall theme of the song is the powerful emotions that come with love and the pain of losing it. The lyrics in the chorus, "Then suddenly the world came // Falling in around my ears // And all I wanna know is who will // Kiss away my tears," capture this sentiment perfectly. The singer wants to be comforted and held, but all she can do is cry and long for the person who has left her. However, she realizes that she can also stand on her own, but deep down, she still seeks the comfort and healing kiss that only her beloved one can provide.

Line by Line Meaning

This love like no other
This type of love is unlike any other type

This love made me grow
This love made me mature and develop as a person

This love could have been sweeter
This love may have had the potential to be even more enjoyable

Than any love I know
It surpasses any other type of love I have experienced

Then suddenly the world came
Unexpected events occurred

Falling in around my ears
Everything fell apart and became chaotic

And all I wanna know is who will
At this moment, my biggest concern is who will

Kiss away my tears
Comfort me and make me feel better

This love burning fire
This love is intense and passionate

This love cool as rain
This love can also be calming and soothing

This love fed my desire
This love fulfilled my needs and desires