Love of My Life
Morrison Lyrics
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Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh
Tell me why you hold yourself like that, you look so sad
But don't tell me that you're giving up when I got your back
Still hiding from those people, you can't forgive for what they did
Don't be scared 'cause there's no doubt
I'll lift you up when you're feeling down
I'll mend your heart, I'll heal your wounds
I'll do what no one else could do
I've told you once, I've told you twice
I'll tell you this a thousand times
Like the burning of the sun
Just like the river runs
My love goes on
But when everything has changed
I'll be the one thing that remains
My love goes on
But when your whole world has shattered
I'll be the only one who matters
My love goes on
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh
My love, my love goes on, goes on
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh
It's easy to buy into what you've been sold, but there's no soul
And I swear that hell would freeze over in this world so cold
So lift up your hands and rest your weary feet (mmm) 'cause you're here with me
And I'll hold in my open arms and set you free (set you free)
Don't be scared 'cause there's no doubt
I'll lift you up when you're feeling down
I'll mend your heart, I'll heal your wounds
I'll do what no one else could do
I've told you once, I've told you twice
I'll tell you this a thousand times
Like the burning of the sun
Just like the river runs
My love goes on
But when everything has changed
I'll be the one thing that remains
My love goes on
But when you're whole world has shattered
I'll be the only one who matters
My love goes on
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh (my love goes on)
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh (oh, my love goes on)
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh (on and on)
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh (on and on)
Just like the beating of a drum
That's the way my love goes on
Just like the birds will sing their song
That's the way my love goes on
On and on, on
On and on
Like the burning of the sun (mmm)
Just like the river runs
My love goes on
But when everything has changed (everything has changed)
I'll be the one thing that remains
My love goes on (Love goes on)
But when your whole world has shattered (Has shattered)
I'll be the only one who matters
My love goes on
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh (on, on)
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh ('cause my love, my love goes on)
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh (yeah, my love goes on)
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh (on and on and on, my love goes on)
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh, oh yeah
The song "Love of My Life" by Van Morrison is a beautiful ballad that expresses the singer's unwavering commitment and love to their significant other. The song encourages the listener to believe in themselves and trust in love, even when the world seems uncertain and unstable. The first verse talks about the singer's concern for their partner, who is seemingly sad or hopeless. The singer reassures their loved one that they are not alone, that they will always have their back, and urges them to confront their pain rather than bury it. The chorus repeatedly stresses the power of their love, which will remain strong and constant even when everything else changes.
The second verse speaks about the dangers of blindly following what one is told without questioning the status quo. The singer challenges their partner to break out of societal norms and trust in love, even when the world seems cold and unfeeling. They promise to comfort them, love them, and support them no matter what, and assures them that theirs is a connection that will never fade.
Overall, "Love of My Life" is a beautiful expression of an unwavering love and support that defies all odds. The song encourages us to hold on to love and trust that even when things change, our love can remain constant.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me why you hold yourself like that, you look so sad
Asking why the person holds himself miserably.
But don't tell me that you're giving up when I got your back
Assuring the person that he won't abandon them.
Still hiding from those people, you can't forgive for what they did
Acknowledging the person's struggle to let go of bad experiences with others.
You can hold it on your own but that's no way to live
Suggesting that being alone isn't a good way to live.
Don't be scared 'cause there's no doubt
Encouraging the person to not be afraid.
I'll lift you up when you're feeling down
Promising to help the person during their low phase.
I'll mend your heart, I'll heal your wounds
Assuring that his love will take care of person's broken heart.
I'll do what no one else could do
Claiming that his love is the unique one to heal the person.
I've told you once, I've told you twice
Repeating his promises to show how resolute he is in loving the person.
I'll tell you this a thousand times
Saying how often he can say the same thing to show his love.
Like the burning of the sun
Comparing the intensity of his love to the burning sun.
Just like the river runs
Comparing how constant his love is to the flow of a river.
My love goes on
Declaring that his love is constant and will endure through any difficulty.
But when everything has changed
Saying that even when things go wrong.
I'll be the one thing that remains
He assures that he will be the constancy during the person's uncertain moments.
But when your whole world has shattered
Declaring that during the person's roughest moments.
I'll be the only one who matters
Assuring that he will always be there for the person during those times.
It's easy to buy into what you've been sold, but there's no soul
Arguing that complacency and possessing material things add nothing to one's soul.
And I swear that hell would freeze over in this world so cold
Stating that the world is cruel and is not a place for a good-hearted person.
So lift up your hands and rest your weary feet (mmm) 'cause you're here with me
Asking the person to be calm because they are together.
And I'll hold in my open arms and set you free (set you free)
Saying that he will shower his love on person to free them of any burden or pain.
Just like the beating of a drum
Noting how his love will never stop.
That's the way my love goes on
Clarifying that his love will continue no matter what.
Just like the birds will sing their song
Comparing how organic and natural his love to the tweeting of birds.
On and on, on
Repeating his assurance of constant love.
On and on
Repeatedly reiterating his love without cessation.
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh (my love goes on)
Repeating how his love is constant.
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh ('cause my love, my love goes on)
Saying that his love is the reason to be strong and continue forward.
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh (yeah, my love goes on)
Stating that he is confident that his love will not cease.
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh (on and on and on, my love goes on)
Announcing that his love will continue unceasingly.
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh
Repeating the chorus.
Oh-oh-oh, oh yeah
Ending the song confidently.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: James Morrison, Joss Stone
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