Love That Was Never There
Maren Morris Lyrics
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I need to feel your touch,
I need your understanding, I need your love,
So much,
You tell me that you love me so,
You tell me that you care,
But when I need you, (BABY)
On the phone,
Long long distance,
Always through such,
Strong resistance,
When first you say,
You're too busy,
I wonder if you,
Even miss me,
Never there,
You're never there,
You're never, ever,
Ever ever there,
A golden bird that flies away,
A candle's fickle flame,
To think I held you yesterday,
Your love was just a game,
A golden bird that flies away,
A candle's fickle flame,
To think I held you yesterday,
Your love was just a game,
You tell me that you love me so,
You tell me that you care,
But when I need you, (BABY)
Baby,
Take the time,
To get to know me,
If you want me,
Why can't you just show me,
We're always on,
This roller coaster,
If you want me,
Why can't you get closer,
Never there,
You're never there,
You're never, ever,
Ever ever there,
Never there,
You're never there,
You're never, ever,
Ever ever there
The lyrics of Maren Morris's Love That Was Never There are about a relationship where one partner consistently fails to provide emotional support and affection. The singer is expressing their need for their partner's love and understanding while highlighting their partner's inability or unwillingness to meet these needs. The first stanza sets up this desire for physical and emotional closeness, with the singer emphasizing the importance of their partner's touch and love.
The chorus is where the theme of the song becomes clear. The partner claims to love and care for the singer but is never there for them when they need them, hence the title Love That Was Never There. The second stanza highlights the struggle of maintaining a long-distance relationship with a partner who is never available when needed. The singer questions their partner's level of attachment and whether they even miss them when they are apart.
The bridge of the song likens the partner's love to a fleeting moment, like a golden bird that flies away or the fickle flame of a candle. The singer reflects on the past when they believed in their partner's love, yet it was just a game to them. The final stanza repeats the chorus and further emphasizes the partner's inconsistency in the relationship. The singer pleads with their partner to take the time to get to know them and show them affection while expressing the frustration of being on an emotional rollercoaster.
Overall, Love That Was Never There is a poignant and relatable song that highlights how difficult it can be to maintain a relationship when one partner is not fully present.
Line by Line Meaning
I need your arms around me,
I need to feel protected and comforted by you, to be wrapped in your loving embrace
I need to feel your touch,
I need your physical presence near me, your warm and comforting touch that makes me feel safe
I need your understanding, I need your love, So much,
I need your emotional support, your love and your empathy, because I feel alone and overwhelmed without you
You tell me that you love me so,
You say you care for me deeply and have strong feelings of love for me
You tell me that you care,
You say that you are concerned about me and want the best for me
But when I need you, (BABY) Baby, (You're never there),
But when I'm in need of comfort and support, you're never there to provide me with the love and care I crave
On the phone, Long long distance, Always through such, Strong resistance,
We're communicating only through the phone, we're in a long-distance relationship, and you're putting up a lot of resistance and barriers to connecting with me
When first you say, You're too busy, I wonder if you, Even miss me,
When you claim to be too busy to give me attention, I start to wonder whether you care about me or miss me at all
A golden bird that flies away, A candle's fickle flame, To think I held you yesterday, Your love was just a game,
You were like a bird of gold that escaped my grasp, and our relationship was as fragile as a flickering candle flame; I thought our love was real, but in reality, it was just a game to you
Take the time, To get to know me, If you want me, Why can't you just show me,
If you truly want a connection with me, take the time to understand me, and show me that you care and desire to be with me
We're always on, This roller coaster, If you want me, Why can't you get closer,
Our relationship feels like an emotional roller coaster, and if you truly want to be with me, you need to come closer and show me that you want to commit to me
Never there, You're never there, You're never, ever, Ever ever there,
No matter how hard I try to connect with you and seek your love and care, you're never there for me, which makes me feel more alone and unwanted
Writer(s): Maren Larae Morris
Contributed by Kaelyn I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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To whoever is listening to this song now, wherever you are.... Sending you love, peace, healing and all good wishes. May your life be good❤
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