I Want To Know What Love Is
Mariah Carey琀 Lyrics


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I gotta take a little time
A little time to think things over
I better read between the lines
In case I need it when I'm older

In my life there's been heartache and pain
I don't know if I can face it again
Can't stop now, I've traveled so far
To change this lonely life

I wanna know what love is
I want you to show me
I wanna feel what love is
I know you can show me

I'm gonna take a little time
A little time to look around me
I've got nowhere left to hide
It looks like love has finally found me

In my life there's been heartache and pain
I don't know if I can face it again
I can't stop now, I've traveled so far
To change this lonely life

I wanna know what love is
I want you to show me
I wanna feel what love is
I know you can show me, show me

(I wanna know what) I wanna know what love is
I want you to show me (and I feeling so much love)
AI want to feel what love is
I know you can show me

I wanna know what love is




Let's talk about love
I want you to show me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Mariah Carey's song, "I Know What You Want," featuring Ma, speak to the desire to feel and understand love. The opening lines reveal the need for self-reflection and introspection in order to navigate heartache and pain. The singer wants to learn how to love and be loved, to feel the depths of what love can offer. The repetitive chorus shows this longing for understanding love and wanting someone to show the way.


The lyrics can be interpreted as a plea for vulnerability and openness in relationships. The lines “I’ve got nowhere left to hide / It looks like love has finally found me” suggest the fear of being vulnerable and the fear of love, but also the realization that it is time to allow love in. This could be interpreted as the singer finally being ready to trust someone with their heart and hoping for a reciprocal vulnerability from the other person. The song captures the emotional journey of someone who has been hurt and is searching for a deeper connection.


Line by Line Meaning

I gotta take a little time
I need to step back and think about things for a moment


A little time to think things over
I need some time to ponder and reflect


I better read between the lines
I should pay close attention and look for hidden meanings


In case I need it when I'm older
So that I am prepared for any future situations


In my life there's been heartache and pain
I've experienced a lot of emotional distress in my past


I don't know if I can face it again
I'm not sure if I'm strong enough to handle it once more


Can't stop now, I've traveled so far
I've come too far to give up now


To change this lonely life
I'm determined to transform my solitary existence


I wanna know what love is
I'm curious about the true meaning of love


I want you to show me
I need someone to teach me about love


I wanna feel what love is
I want to experience the emotions of love firsthand


I know you can show me
I'm convinced that you have the ability to teach me


I'm gonna take a little time
I'm going to pause and survey the situation


A little time to look around me
I need to assess my surroundings and circumstances


I've got nowhere left to hide
I can no longer conceal my emotions or intentions


It looks like love has finally found me
I think I've found what I was looking for in love


(I wanna know what) I wanna know what love is
I'm very curious about understanding love


I want you to show me (and I feeling so much love)
I really want you to teach me about love, and I'm experiencing positive emotions


AI want to feel what love is
I really desire to experience love in a tangible way


I know you can show me
I believe that you specifically are capable of showing me what love truly is


Let's talk about love
I want to have discussion and understanding about love


I want you to show me
I still need you to guide me in understanding love




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