Bigger Than Love
My Favorite Highway Lyrics


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We've all got scars as big as ours
A token for the pain we hide inside of us
Everyone's scared that somebody knows
You keep it inside, yeah, that's how it goes
If you've ever heard a beating heart
A rhythm for the songs we're too afraid to sing
Nobody here is perfectly fine
A delicate frame, a fragile design

If there's a hole in your heart
You gotta pull it together
It takes the courage to start
But now is better than never
It takes a push and a shove
Somehow it's never enough
And it's alarming how quick you could forget that

Nothing's bigger than love
Nothing's bigger than love
Nothing's bigger than love
All you need, all you need is love

Some people change and some just won't
You can't take back the words you wish you'd never said
Promises break and lovers will lie
You hold up your hands and let out a sigh
So smile right before you fall
And lay beside this mess and call it consequence
Somebody said that life isn't fair
When somebody else was saying a prayer

No one's taking me out
Nothing's pulling me down
I turn my head to the crowd
This love is big and it's loud

This is the car in the crash
This is the light in the flash
This is the answers you know
But you're just too scared ask

If there's a hole your heart
You gotta pull it together
It takes the courage to start
But now is better than never




It takes a push and a shove
Somehow it's never enough

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "Bigger Than Love" by My Favorite Highway deal with the emotional struggles one faces throughout life. The opening lines suggest that everyone has their own emotional baggage or scars which they keep hidden inside themselves. The second verse talks about the difficulties in maintaining relationships and how promises and love can break apart. However, amidst all this pain and suffering, the chorus reminds us that nothing is bigger than love, and that it is ultimately the most important thing we need.


The song suggests that despite the difficulties one might face in life, it is important to gather the courage to push through and to seek out love and the support of others. We're reminded that no one is perfect and that we all have our struggles, and yet, it's important to come out of those struggles with a smile and to hold onto hope. The bridge talks about overcoming fear and embracing the unknown.


Overall, "Bigger Than Love" carries a message of hope and of the importance of embracing love even in the midst of life's challenges.


Line by Line Meaning

We've all got scars as big as ours
Each of us has emotional wounds that are just as significant as others'


A token for the pain we hide inside of us
Our scars are reminders of the hurt we try to keep hidden


Everyone's scared that somebody knows
We fear being vulnerable and exposed to others


You keep it inside, yeah, that's how it goes
We often choose to bury our pain rather than face it head-on


If you've ever heard a beating heart
Sometimes our hearts reveal the emotions we keep bottled up


A rhythm for the songs we're too afraid to sing
Our hearts express what we're too scared to articulate aloud


Nobody here is perfectly fine
Everyone struggles with their own issues, even if they don't show it


A delicate frame, a fragile design
We are all vulnerable and require care and compassion


If there's a hole in your heart
When you feel incomplete or lacking in some way


You gotta pull it together
You must gather the strength to move on and heal


It takes the courage to start
Overcoming emotional pain takes bravery and fortitude


But now is better than never
It's never too late to begin healing and making changes


It takes a push and a shove
Sometimes we need to be pushed out of our comfort zones to make progress


Somehow it's never enough
Even when we make progress, there is always more work to be done


And it's alarming how quick you could forget that
It's easy to forget the progress we've made and fall back into old patterns


Nothing's bigger than love
Love is the most powerful and important thing in our lives


All you need, all you need is love
Love is essential to our happiness and wellbeing


Some people change and some just won't
Not everyone is able or willing to make positive changes in their lives


You can't take back the words you wish you'd never said
We can't undo the hurtful things we've said to others


Promises break and lovers will lie
Sometimes relationships fall apart, and people aren't always honest


You hold up your hands and let out a sigh
It can be overwhelming and discouraging when things don't work out


So smile right before you fall
Find joy in the moment, even when things are difficult


And lay beside this mess and call it consequence
Accepting the fallout of our actions and mistakes is painful but necessary


Somebody said that life isn't fair
Life can be unpredictable and challenging, and not always fair


When somebody else was saying a prayer
In times of hardship, we may turn to spirituality for comfort and guidance


No one's taking me out
I won't let life defeat me


Nothing's pulling me down
I am resilient and won't be held back


I turn my head to the crowd
I face my challenges with confidence and determination


This love is big and it's loud
The love and support of others can be a powerful force in overcoming adversity


This is the car in the crash
This is a metaphor for a traumatic or tragic event


This is the light in the flash
This refers to the sense of clarity and realization that can come after a crisis


This is the answers you know
This is the truth that we may have been avoiding or denying


But you're just too scared ask
We may avoid the truth because it is painful or uncomfortable




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: DAVID COOK

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