In The Name Of Love
Maya Lyrics


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Stop! in the name of love
Before you break my heart

Baby, baby, I'm aware of where you go
Each time you leave my door
I watch you walk down the street
Knowing your other love you'll meet
This time before you run to her
Leaving me alone and hurt
(think it over) after I've been good to you ?
(think it over) after I've been sweet to you ?

Stop! in the name of love
Before you break my heart
Stop! in the name of love
Before you break my heart
Think it over
Think it over

I've known of your, your secluded nights
I've even seen her maybe once or twice
But is her sweet expression
Worth more than my love and affection?
But this time before you leave my arms
And rush off to her charms
(think it over) haven't I been good to you?
(think it over) haven't I been sweet to you?

Stop! in the name of love
Before you break my heart
Stop! in the name of love
Before you break my heart
Think it over
Think it over

I've tried so hard, hard to be patient
Hoping you'll stop this infatuation
But each time you are together
I'm so afraid I'll be losing you forever

Stop! in the name of love
Before you break my heart
Stop! in the name of love
Before you break my heart




Stop! in the name of love
Before you break my heart

Overall Meaning

The song "In The Name Of Love" by Maya is an emotional plea to a loved one who is involved in a secret affair. The lyrics express the singer's awareness of their partner's infidelity and the pain it causes. The repeated refrain of "Stop! in the name of love, before you break my heart" emphasizes the urgency and desperation of the situation.


The first verse sets the scene, with the singer watching their partner walk down the street, knowing they are going to meet their other lover. They implore their partner to think it over and consider the love and care they have received. The second verse reveals that the singer is not oblivious to their partner's secret rendezvous, having even seen the other person on occasion. The emotional weight of the situation is highlighted by questioning whether the other person's sweet expression is more valuable than the singer's love and affection.


Throughout the song, the singer attempts to reason with their partner, reminding them of the patience and effort they have put into the relationship. However, the fear of losing their loved one prevails, as they are constantly reminded of the possibility of forever losing them to the other person. The ending repetition of "Stop! in the name of love" serves as a final plea to prevent further heartbreak.


Overall, "In The Name Of Love" captures the pain and desperation that often accompanies a love triangle, with the singer desperately clinging to hope that their partner will reconsider and choose their love instead.


Line by Line Meaning

Stop! in the name of love
Please pause and reconsider your actions, in the interest of preserving our love


Before you break my heart
Before your actions lead to the pain and heartbreak of our relationship ending


Baby, baby, I'm aware of where you go
Darling, I am fully cognizant of your destinations


Each time you leave my door
Every instance when you depart from my presence


I watch you walk down the street
I observe you as you stroll along the road


Knowing your other love you'll meet
Being aware that you will encounter your other romantic interest


This time before you run to her
On this occasion, prior to you hastily going to her


Leaving me alone and hurt
Abandoning me in solitude, causing emotional pain


(think it over) after I've been good to you ?
(reflect on it) considering how I have treated you kindly?


(think it over) after I've been sweet to you ?
(reflect on it) after showering you with affectionate gestures?


I've known of your, your secluded nights
I have been aware of the nights when you are absent and in seclusion


I've even seen her maybe once or twice
I might have caught a glimpse of her presence once or twice


But is her sweet expression
But is her pleasant countenance


Worth more than my love and affection?
More valuable than the love and tenderness I provide?


But this time before you leave my arms
However, this time prior to you departing from my embrace


And rush off to her charms
And hastily succumb to her allure


(think it over) haven't I been good to you?
(reflect on it) haven't I treated you well?


(think it over) haven't I been sweet to you?
(reflect on it) haven't I displayed sweetness towards you?


I've tried so hard, hard to be patient
I have made significant efforts to be patient


Hoping you'll stop this infatuation
Desiring that you will cease this infatuation


But each time you are together
However, every time you are in each other's presence


I'm so afraid I'll be losing you forever
I am filled with fear that I will lose you permanently


Think it over
Please deeply contemplate and consider all aspects


Think it over
Ponder and reflect on the situation


Stop! in the name of love
Requesting once again to pause and reevaluate in the interest of love


Before you break my heart
Prior to causing the shattering of my heart


Stop! in the name of love
Cease your actions in the name of affection


Before you break my heart
Before you inflict heartbreak upon me


Think it over
Deliberate and contemplate thoroughly


Think it over
Reflect and consider deeply


Stop! in the name of love
Halt your actions out of love's sake


Before you break my heart
Preventing the breaking and devastation of my heart




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Brian Holland, Edward Holland, Lamont Dozier

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Comments from YouTube:

Sabir khan

Wow it's nice that u and Maya have a unbreakable freindship that's cool tbh 😁

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