Not Love
Natalie Major Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Gave up all my fight
Tell me empty lies
Blind my ocean eyes
Can I take over your mind?
Don't you know that you are mine?
That's not love
Taking what you need
Trap my empathy
Tell me I'm not clean
Take away my dreams
Can I take over your life?
Even though I make you cry?
That's not love
That's not love
Mirror mirror
Do you know what love is?
No you can't see what you take for granted
If you can't feed, how the hell would you live?
Would you crumble if I never gave in?
Mirror mirror
Do you know what love is?
No you can't see what you take for granted
If you can't feed, how the hell would you live?
Would you crumble?
Can I take over your mind?
Don't you know that you are mine?
Can I take over your life?
Even though I make you cry?
That's not love
That's not love
That's not love"
In the song "Not Love" by Natalie Major, the lyrics explore the theme of a toxic and manipulative relationship. The first verse describes the singer being belittled and controlled by their partner, who "cut me down to size and gave up all my fight." Despite the partner's treatment, the singer still longs for their affection, as they ask "Can I take over your mind? Don't you know that you are mine?" The chorus repeats the phrase "That's not love" to emphasize that this type of behavior is not healthy or indicative of true love.
The second verse further highlights the partner's manipulation, as they "take what they need" and "trap my empathy." The line "tell me I'm not clean, take away my dreams" suggests that the partner may be trying to isolate the singer from their own identity and self-worth. The repeated request to "take over your life" reveals the extent of the singer's desire for control in the relationship, even if it means causing their partner pain.
The bridge of the song uses the metaphor of a mirror to question the partner's understanding of love. The line "if you can't feed, how the hell would you live?" suggests that the partner may be taking for granted the love and support provided by the singer. The repeated phrase "Mirror mirror, do you know what love is?" highlights the singer's frustration with their partner's inability to recognize that their actions are harmful.
Line by Line Meaning
Cut me down to size
You belittled me and made me feel small
Gave up all my fight
I surrendered and stopped resisting
Tell me empty lies
You lied to me with no substance or purpose
Blind my ocean eyes
You deceived me and made me see things that weren't there
Can I take over your mind?
Can I control your thoughts and decisions?
Don't you know that you are mine?
I want to possess and dominate you
That's not love
This controlling behavior is not a sign of love
Taking what you need
You exploited me for your own gain
Trap my empathy
You took advantage of my kindness and understanding
Tell me I'm not clean
You made me feel guilty and ashamed of myself
Take away my dreams
You destroyed my aspirations and ambitions
Mirror mirror
Self-reflection
Do you know what love is?
Do you understand what true love entails?
No you can't see what you take for granted
You don't appreciate what you have until it's gone
If you can't feed, how the hell would you live?
If you can't give, how can you receive?
Would you crumble if I never gave in?
Would your self-worth and identity be shattered if I refused to comply with your demands?
Can I take over your life?
Can I completely control and dominate your existence?
Even though I make you cry?
Even though I cause you emotional pain?
That's not love
This controlling behavior is not a sign of love
That's not love
This controlling behavior is not a sign of love
That's not love
This controlling behavior is not a sign of love
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind