Love Is
NewSong Lyrics

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It's evident that it's contagious
It's a deadly disease that won't let go
Shame is like a fire that rages
Is there a cure for the sickness of the soul
An antidote

Ohhhh, love is a medicine
Ohhhh, love is a medicine

There's a hurting world in need
Jesus is the remedy
Ohhhh

Are you tired of the way you're feeling
Giving in to living unsatisfied
Are you desperate for a healing
There's a cure that cannot be denied
It brings you back to life

Ohhhh, love is a medicine
Ohhhh, love is a medicine
There's a hurting world in need
And Jesus is the remedy
Ohhhh

Love replaces all the pain and takes it all away

Ohhhh, love is a medicine
Ohhhh, love is a medicine
There's a hurting world in need
And Jesus is the remedy, yeah
Ohhhh
Ohhhh
There's a hurting world in need

And Jesus is the remedy
Love is the medicine

Overall Meaning

The song “Love Is” by NewSong is an uplifting and inspiring song that emphasizes the curative powers of love. The opening lines state that love is contagious and deadly, but also implies that it is an illness of the soul that requires a cure. The second verse stresses the need for such a cure by encouraging the listener to assess their own wellbeing and whether they are satisfied or in need of healing. Implicit in this verse is the idea that true emotional healing is not always possible through one’s own efforts, but rather through an external force. The chorus repeatedly states that love is the medicine for the maladies of the soul and “Jesus is the remedy,” a nod to NewSong’s religious beliefs.

The theme of love as a cure or solace for emotional pain and suffering is a prevalent one in music and literature. NewSong’s approach in “Love Is” strikes a chord with listeners because it suggests that even the darkest of emotional struggles can be healed through love. The songs message of love as a cure for emotional pain is especially resonant given the difficult times that many people face. The lyrics suggest that the love of others, and ultimately the love of God, is a balm for the emotional suffering that occurs throughout life.

Overall, “Love Is” is a hopeful and uplifting song that encourages listeners to find solace in the curative powers of love. The lyrics suggest that true healing from emotional pain requires something more than mere effort, and that love, in all its forms, can provide that healing.

Line by Line Meaning

It's evident that it's contagious
The power of love spreads rapidly and affects others.

It's a deadly disease that won't let go
Love's grip on a person is strong and permanent.

Shame is like a fire that rages
The feeling of shame burns within a person like an uncontrollable flame.

Is there a cure for the sickness of the soul
Is there a way to heal the spiritual pain and emptiness that one feels?

An antidote
A remedy that can counteract the effects of the disease.

Ohhhh, love is a medicine
The healing power of love can cure whatever ails a person.

There's a hurting world in need
There are many people in the world who are suffering and need help.

Jesus is the remedy
Jesus Christ is the solution to the world's problems, and his love can heal all wounds.

Are you tired of the way you're feeling
Are you fed up with the negative emotions and thoughts that are controlling your life?

Giving in to living unsatisfied
Submitting to an unfulfilling life without seeking change and healing.

Are you desperate for a healing
Do you feel a deep longing for wholeness and restoration in your life?

There's a cure that cannot be denied
There is a remedy for your brokenness that you cannot ignore.

It brings you back to life
Love's transformative power can bring a person back from the edge and into a new life.

Love replaces all the pain and takes it all away
Love has the ability to erase the anguish of the past and present, leaving only a sense of wholeness.

Love is the medicine
Love is the ultimate cure, and without it, we cannot truly heal from our wounds.

Writer(s): Debi Aramian, Eddie Carswell, Marc Aramian

Contributed by Zachary L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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