For Love Alone
Michael Feinstein Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Though if I lost a race or two, I should have won
And aimed a few too many arrows at the sun, it has been fun
When I was sure how very steep the price can be when love goes wrong
I held my hasty hardened check but not for long
Somehow I never could resist that siren song
Has slipped away
I'll simply say, these are the breaks, one makes mistakes
I bought the lies but now I'm wise
And from the ashes like the Phoenix I will rise
And sail the skies for nothing dies that flies for love alone
But now I'm wise
And from the ashes like the Phoenix I will rise
And sail the skies for nothing dies that flies for love alone
For love alone
The song For Love Alone by Michael Feinstein talks about the power of love and the risks one takes when falling in love. The lyrics suggest that love can push someone to do things they wouldn't have done otherwise, and to take risks and make mistakes. The singer acknowledges that love can be challenging and doesn't always end happily ever after, but in the end, it's worth it. The song encourages listeners to rise above any heartbreak and not let it defeat them, but instead keep moving forward with a renewed sense of resilience and hope.
The first verse talks about how the singer took risks and made mistakes, but he did it all for love. He lost some races and aimed too high, but he still enjoyed the ride. The second verse speaks of a time when the singer knew the cost of love gone wrong but couldn't resist the temptation of love's siren call. The bridge talks about the potential for heartbreak and the possibility of losing love, but the singer pledges to rise from the ashes of heartbreak and keep flying, because nothing that flies for love alone dies.
Line by Line Meaning
For love alone, I did what otherwise I never could have done
I did many things I wouldn't have done if not for love.
Though if I lost a race or two, I should have won
I made some mistakes and lost some opportunities because of love.
And aimed a few too many arrows at the sun, it has been fun
I took some risks and made some ambitious attempts in the name of love, and despite the outcome, it was enjoyable.
When I was sure how very steep the price can be when love goes wrong
I know firsthand how painful and costly it is when love doesn't work out.
I held my hasty hardened check but not for long
Even though I knew the risks of being in love and the possibility of heartbreak, I couldn't stay away for long.
Somehow I never could resist that siren song
I was always drawn to love, despite knowing the potential downsides.
If some dark day, I wake to find the love I felt was here to stay
If I lose the love that I believed would last forever,
Has slipped away
has faded away and is gone.
I'll simply say, these are the breaks, one makes mistakes
I will accept it as a part of life, that sometimes things do not work out, and sometimes I make mistakes.
I bought the lies but now I'm wise
I used to be naïve about love, but now I am more knowledgeable.
And from the ashes like the Phoenix I will rise
I will not let the loss of love destroy me; I will rise again and start anew.
And sail the skies for nothing dies that flies for love alone
I will not be discouraged in my pursuit of love because true love never dies but continues to fly despite the obstacles.
But now I'm wise
I have gained valuable knowledge and experience about love.
And from the ashes like the Phoenix I will rise
I will not let the loss of love destroy me; I will rise again and start anew.
And sail the skies for nothing dies that flies for love alone
I will not be discouraged in my pursuit of love because true love never dies but continues to fly despite the obstacles.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MARSHALL BARER, MICHAEL FEINSTEIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind