What About Love
Melissa McGhee Lyrics
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There's a hole in the sky tonight
There the moon drift to far from sight
I would search thru this empty darkness
To see your face in the morning light
We've been lost in a sea of confusion
Got caught up in a selfish illusion
Don't let fate make the choice for us
What about love that lasts forever?
What about time to see it through?
If you don't give you just don't get it
What about me?
What about you?
What about love?
[Girl:]
Once in a lifetime you'll find someone heaven send for you
For a lifetime you'll feel there's a reason to believe
In a love that's meant to be
[Boy:]
It feels like we've fallen from grace
Given up on the higher thing
'Cause I know deep inside if we search we will find
Something to give us wings
What about love that lasts forever?
What about time to see it through?
If you don't give you just don't get it?
What about me?
What about you?
What about love?
[Boy:]
I can't go on another day
Comin' home and seeing you cryin'
[Girl:]
Can't stand another night
Of telling you I'm tired when I'm dying
[Both:]
Forever means nothing
To live without you
Is reaching for something that never comes through
Together is heaven
Apart we're in hell
The time for forgiveness is now
Once in a lifetime you'll find
Someone to share your dreams
For a lifetime
Our love will always set us free
Forever we'll believe...
[Boy:]
I can't forget the feelin of your sweat upon my skin
And the tremble of your body on the day you let me in
It happens once, only once in a lifetime
[Girl:]
On a summernight's surrender with nothing to loose
You were scared and so was I when I gave myself to you
It happens once, only once in a lifetime
[Both:]
What about love that lasts forever?
What about time to see it through?
If you don't give you just don't get it
What about me?
What about you?
What about love that won't say never?
When you don't know what you can do
If you don't live you just regret it
What about me?
What about you?
What about love?
The song "What About Love" by Melissa McGhee is a romantic ballad that discusses the themes of true love, commitment, forgiveness, and the importance of cherishing those special moments that come once in a lifetime. In the first verse, the boy talks about the emptiness he feels without his loved one, and his determination to find her, no matter how lost they may be. He also emphasizes the need for taking responsibility and controlling our own destiny, rather than leaving it to fate.
The chorus is an appeal to the true nature of love, where both partners are willing to commit and see the relationship through the good and the bad times. It is a call to action, asking each partner to consider the other's needs and wishes, and to accept compromise as a necessary part of any healthy relationship. The girl in the second verse acknowledges the rarity of finding true love, and her firm belief that her partner is the one who was heaven-sent for her.
The bridge further strengthens the idea of forgiveness and redemption, and how it has the power to make or break any relationship. The climax of the song is a beautiful duet that speaks about the triumphs of intimacy and the joy of being together. It expresses the hope that the love they share will last forever, and even in those dark moments, they will always find their way back to each other.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a hole in the sky tonight
The night sky feels empty and incomplete
There the moon drift to far from sight
The moon has disappeared and can't be seen
I would search thru this empty darkness
I am willing to go through any lengths to find you
To see your face in the morning light
I want to see you when the day starts
We've been lost in a sea of confusion
Our relationship has become confusing and unfocused
Got caught up in a selfish illusion
We were too concerned with ourselves and lost sight of what's important
But make no mistake: I will bend till I break
I am committed to making this work, no matter the cost
Don't let fate make the choice for us
We should take control of our own destiny
What about love that lasts forever?
What about a love that stands the test of time?
What about time to see it through?
What about the commitment to see it until the very end?
If you don't give you just don't get it
If you don't put in effort, you won't get anything in return
What about me?
What about my needs and wants?
What about you?
What about your needs and wants?
Once in a lifetime you'll find someone heaven send for you
You'll only find one person who seems heaven-sent for you
For a lifetime you'll feel there's a reason to believe
You'll always have a reason to believe if it's meant to be
In a love that's meant to be
In a love that is destined to happen
It feels like we've fallen from grace
It feels like we've lost something pure and good
Given up on the higher thing
We've given up on something greater than ourselves
'Cause I know deep inside if we search we will find
I have faith that we can still make each other happy
Something to give us wings
Something to make us feel alive and hopeful again
I can't go on another day
I can't bear to see you sad anymore
Comin' home and seeing you cryin'
It's heartbreaking to see you so unhappy
Can't stand another night
It's unbearable to spend another night like this
Of telling you I'm tired when I'm dying
I'm exhausted from trying to pretend everything is okay
Forever means nothing
A lifetime without you feels meaningless
To live without you
I can't imagine living without you
Is reaching for something that never comes through
Trying to find happiness without you never works
Together is heaven
Being together is the most wonderful feeling in the world
Apart we're in hell
Being apart is unbearable and feels like hell
The time for forgiveness is now
Now is the right time to forgive each other and move on
Someone to share your dreams
Someone to support you and share in your goals and aspirations
Our love will always set us free
Our love will continue to bring us joy and happiness
I can't forget the feelin of your sweat upon my skin
I can never forget the feeling of being close to you
And the tremble of your body on the day you let me in
I remember the moment when we became intimate
It happens once, only once in a lifetime
True love happens once in a lifetime
On a summernight's surrender with nothing to loose
We surrendered to our love on a summer night, with no risk
You were scared and so was I when I gave myself to you
We were both afraid when we became intimate
What about love that won't say never?
What about a love that never gives up?
When you don't know what you can do
Even when you feel helpless, love can still prevail
If you don't live you just regret it
If you don't give love a chance, you'll always regret it
What about me?
What about my happiness and well-being?
What about you?
What about your happiness and well-being?
What about love?
What about the truest, most fulfilling kind of love?
Writer(s): Brian Raymond Allen, Sheron Elaine Alton, James Douglas Vallance
Contributed by Jacob W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Tommy
This girl delivered the best recording track on American Idol CD.
xthatwhiteguyx
It's still on my playlist, 40 years later... Or however long it's been... Time means nothing anymore.
Jimbo Swamps
She sure did! She had a point to prove lol!
Tommy
this girl surprised us all, her rendition of 'What About Love' in the album is so good that we think she is Nancy Wilson from 'Heart'
Guilherme Santos
Apart from the sharp note at the end, this was another surprising/good performance from her showing that producers should have give her more credit. Also, her studio version of this song was by far the best studio recording of the Season 5 Encores Album. Great recording voice.
IDOL DUDE
This used to be one of the best bops on the cast album that year! I used to dance to in the mirror as an outcasted little Middler Schooler. Simple times
Max Culley
To me this was her shining moment
Karen Butcher
What a beautiful voice.
Jesse J
She sang this very well..........
J.R. Lobinsky
Great song choice for her!