How Many Loves
Naomi Lyrics
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You maybe right, perfection this is not
But what's the perfect love like, a flower or a flame?
You got something you want everything and never what you got
'Cause how many times how many times how many times
Can you fall in love?
Make a life?
Sweet happiness they say comes in doses
Are they numbered and what's left of my stock?
Thinking three am thoughts, in the three am dark
Am I listening to my heartbeat or the ticking of the clock?
How many times how many times how many times
Can you fall in love?
And how many loves how many loves how many loves
Make a life?
Tell me how many times how many times how many times
Can you fall in love?
And how many loves how many loves how many loves
Make a life?
The girl behind the counter made his heart throb
He paid and got his change and turned to go
Thinks, he'll ask her out tomorrow
But tomorrow she'll be gone
It will take three weeks 'till he won't dream about her anymore
Thinking how many times how many times how many times
Can you fall in love?
And how many loves how many loves how many loves
Make a life?
How many times how many times how many times
Can you fall in love?
And how many loves how many loves how many loves
Naomi's song "How Many Loves" explores the idea of perfection in love and relationships. The opening lines suggest that the singer's partner has expressed that things aren't working and they need to move on. While the singer acknowledges that perfection is not attainable, they are still searching for the "perfect" love, alluding to the idea of a "flower or a flame." The following lines describe a feeling of dissatisfaction with what they have, and a desire for more.
The chorus repeats the question, "how many times can you fall in love?" suggesting that the singer is questioning the legitimacy of love and whether it is possible to have more than one true love in a lifetime. The line "how many loves make a life?" speaks to the importance of love and how it contributes to a fulfilling existence.
The second verse continues the theme of questioning the nature of love with the line, "sweet happiness they say comes in doses." This could be interpreted as a criticism of the notion that love and happiness are quantifiable, or can be measured in specific amounts. The singer then describes the experience of being up late at night, lost in thought, questioning their own feelings and whether they are listening to their heart or just the ticking of the clock.
The final verse tells a story of a missed opportunity for love, with the man in the story intending to ask out the girl behind the counter but missing his chance. The line "it will take three weeks 'till he won't dream about her anymore" emphasizes the impact that even brief encounters with potential partners can have on our lives. Overall, the song speaks to the complexity of love, the difficulty of finding true connection, and our eternal desire for the perfect match.
Line by Line Meaning
You said this isn't working, got to move on
You said this relationship isn't working, and we need to end it.
You maybe right, perfection this is not
You could be correct that this relationship isn't perfect.
But what's the perfect love like, a flower or a flame?
But what does the perfect love look like? Is it gentle like a flower, or passionate like a flame?
You got something you want everything and never what you got
You want everything, but can never seem to be satisfied with what you have.
'Cause how many times how many times how many times
Because I wonder how many times, how many times, how many times
Can you fall in love?
Can you truly fall in love?
And how many loves how many loves how many loves
And how many different loves, how many different relationships
Make a life?
Make a life that is meaningful and fulfilling?
Sweet happiness they say comes in doses
Happiness is said to come in small portions.
Are they numbered and what's left of my stock?
Are these portions limited? How much happiness do I have left?
Thinking three am thoughts, in the three am dark
Thinking deeply in the early hours of the morning, while it is still dark outside.
Am I listening to my heartbeat or the ticking of the clock?
Am I truly listening to my innermost feelings, or simply being conscious of the passage of time?
Tell me how many times how many times how many times
I want to know how many times, how many times, how many times
Can you fall in love?
Can you truly fall in love?
The girl behind the counter made his heart throb
The girl working behind the counter made his heart beat faster with excitement.
He paid and got his change and turned to go
He paid for his purchase, took his change, and began to leave.
Thinks, he'll ask her out tomorrow
Thinking that tomorrow he'll ask her out on a date.
But tomorrow she'll be gone
But tomorrow she won't be there anymore.
It will take three weeks 'till he won't dream about her anymore
He'll continue to have dreams about her for three weeks before he finally moves on.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, SCHUBERT MUSIC PUBLISHING INC.
Written by: BERND LECHLER, NICO WIRTZ
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