I want to know what love is
New Jersey Mass Choir Lyrics


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I gotta take a little time, a little time to think things over
I better read between the lines, in case I need it when I'm older

Now this mountain I must climb, feels like the world upon my shoulders
Through the clouds I see love shine, it keeps me warm as life grows colder

In my life there's been heartache and pain
I don't know if I can face it again
Can't stop now, I've traveled so far, to change this lonely life

I want to know what love is, I want you to show me
I want to feel what love is, I know you can show me

I'm gonna take a little time, a little time to look around me
I've got nowhere left to hide, it looks like love has finally found me

In my life there's been heartache and pain
I don't know if I can face it again
Can't stop now, I've traveled so far, to change this lonely life

I want to know what love is, I want you to show me
I want to feel what love is, I know you can show me
I want to know what love is, I want you to show me
(And I want to feel) I want to feel what love is
(And I know) I know you can show me

Let's talk about love, I want to know what love is
The love that you feel inside, I want you to show me
And I'm feeling so much love, I want to feel what love is
No, you just can't hide, I know you can show me
I want to know what love is (let's talk about love), I know you can show me
I want to feel it too, I want to feel what love is




I want to feel it too, and I know and I know, I know you can show me
Show me love is real, yeah, I want to know what love is

Overall Meaning

The song "I Want to Know What Love Is" by the New Jersey Mass Choir is a powerful and emotional ballad that explores the struggle and yearning for love in our lives. The lyrics describe a person who has experienced heartache and pain in the past, but who still hopes to find true love. The opening lines reveal a need for introspection and reflection, as the singer takes the time to think things over and read between the lines. The mountain the singer must climb symbolizes the challenges and difficulties of life, but the shining love that can be seen through the clouds represents hope and warmth in the midst of struggle. The chorus repeats the title phrase and expresses a longing to know and feel what love truly is, with the belief that the person they are with can show them.


The song is a powerful testament to the human desire for connection and love. It speaks to the common experiences of heartache, pain and the longing to find a deeper sense of meaning and belonging in our lives. The song urges us to take the time to reflect on what we want from love and to be open to the possibility of finding it. It is a timeless message that has resonated with people for decades and continues to do so today, showing that the search for love is an essential part of the human experience.


Line by Line Meaning

I gotta take a little time, a little time to think things over
I need to pause and reflect on things that are important to me.


I better read between the lines, in case I need it when I'm older
I should try to understand the hidden meanings of things that are said or written, as it may be valuable in the future.


Now this mountain I must climb, feels like the world upon my shoulders
The challenge I face seems difficult and overwhelming.


Through the clouds I see love shine, it keeps me warm as life grows colder
Even in the toughest of times, love provides comfort and hope.


In my life there's been heartache and pain
I've experienced emotional pain and distress in my past.


I don't know if I can face it again
I am not sure if I am strong enough to deal with it again.


Can't stop now, I've traveled so far, to change this lonely life
I cannot give up now because I have come too far on my journey to change my life for the better.


I want to know what love is, I want you to show me
I want to experience true love and I am asking for someone's help to understand what it truly means.


I want to feel what love is, I know you can show me
I believe that someone can guide me to truly feeling what love is.


I'm gonna take a little time, a little time to look around me
I am going to take some time to observe and appreciate the world around me.


I've got nowhere left to hide, it looks like love has finally found me
I can no longer avoid love, it has found me and I am ready to embrace it.


(And I want to feel) I want to feel what love is
I want to truly experience love and its emotional depths.


(And I know) I know you can show me
I trust that someone can help me understand what it means to feel love.


Let's talk about love, I want to know what love is
I want to have a conversation about love and gain a deeper understanding of it.


The love that you feel inside, I want you to show me
I want someone to reveal how love feels inside of them so that I can relate it to my own experiences.


And I'm feeling so much love, I want to feel what love is
I am currently experiencing love and I want to dive deeper and understand it better.


No, you just can't hide, I know you can show me
I believe that someone can guide me to understanding love and they cannot hide that knowledge from me.


I want to know what love is (let's talk about love), I know you can show me
I am eager to learn what love is through a discussion with someone who can guide me.


I want to feel it too, I want to feel what love is
I want to fully experience love for myself and understand it on a deep level.


Show me love is real, yeah, I want to know what love is
I want to be shown that love is real and tangible, and I am eager to learn more about it.




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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@typrsn1

Lyrics:

I gotta take a little time
A little time to think things over
I better read between the lines
In case I need it when I'm older
Aaaah woah-ah-aah

Now this mountain I must climb
Feels like a world upon my shoulders
And through the clouds I see love shine
It keeps me warm as life grows colder

In my life there's been heartache and pain
I don't know if I can face it again
Can't stop now, I've traveled so far
To change this lonely life

I wanna know what love is
I want you to show me
I wanna feel what love is
I know you can show me
Aaaah woah-oh-ooh

I'm gonna take a little time
A little time to look around me, oooh ooh-ooh ooh-ooh oooh
I've got nowhere left to hide
It looks like love has finally found me

In my life there's been heartache and pain
I don't know if I can face it again
I can't stop now, I've traveled so far
To change this lonely life

I wanna know what love is
I want you to show me
I wanna feel what love is
I know you can show me
I wanna know what love is
I want you to show me
And I wanna feel, I want to feel what love is
And I know, I know you can show me

Let's talk about love
(I wanna know what love is) the love that you feel inside
(I want you to show me) I'm feeling so much love
(I wanna feel what love is) no, you just cannot hide
(I know you can show me) yeah, woah-oh-ooh
I wanna know what love is, let's talk about love
(I want you to show me) I wanna feel it too
(I wanna feel what love is) I wanna feel it too
And I know, and I know, I know you can show me
Show me what is real, woah (woah), yeah I know
(I wanna know what love is) hey I wanna know what love
(I want you to show me), I wanna know, I wanna know, want know
(I wanna feel what love is), hey I wanna feel, love
I know you can show me, yeah



@jedidjahvanderwekken2529

On my version of the album (dutch 1985) is a different order.
A: You're the inspiration
Yah mo b there
Nothing can seperate me from your love
The harvest is ripe
B: I want to know what love is
Time after time
Shine alight
Some day we'll all be free



All comments from YouTube:

@typrsn1

Lyrics:

I gotta take a little time
A little time to think things over
I better read between the lines
In case I need it when I'm older
Aaaah woah-ah-aah

Now this mountain I must climb
Feels like a world upon my shoulders
And through the clouds I see love shine
It keeps me warm as life grows colder

In my life there's been heartache and pain
I don't know if I can face it again
Can't stop now, I've traveled so far
To change this lonely life

I wanna know what love is
I want you to show me
I wanna feel what love is
I know you can show me
Aaaah woah-oh-ooh

I'm gonna take a little time
A little time to look around me, oooh ooh-ooh ooh-ooh oooh
I've got nowhere left to hide
It looks like love has finally found me

In my life there's been heartache and pain
I don't know if I can face it again
I can't stop now, I've traveled so far
To change this lonely life

I wanna know what love is
I want you to show me
I wanna feel what love is
I know you can show me
I wanna know what love is
I want you to show me
And I wanna feel, I want to feel what love is
And I know, I know you can show me

Let's talk about love
(I wanna know what love is) the love that you feel inside
(I want you to show me) I'm feeling so much love
(I wanna feel what love is) no, you just cannot hide
(I know you can show me) yeah, woah-oh-ooh
I wanna know what love is, let's talk about love
(I want you to show me) I wanna feel it too
(I wanna feel what love is) I wanna feel it too
And I know, and I know, I know you can show me
Show me what is real, woah (woah), yeah I know
(I wanna know what love is) hey I wanna know what love
(I want you to show me), I wanna know, I wanna know, want know
(I wanna feel what love is), hey I wanna feel, love
I know you can show me, yeah

@kemetyahudiel5001

😂😂😂😂😂😂
I just got thru listening to The NJMC version of that song.

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@slaughter4113

Thank you for the Lyrics 😊

@bethlazenby5524

This is one of those songs I can listen to over and over. God bless NJ Mass Choir.

@marcshadow482

I Do!

@deegreaze7082

The NJ Mass Choir was the first song played at my wedding. Year 39 of marriage coming soon. Son and daughter are what parents hope their children become. This is why I choose this song. DJ for over 50 years. ThankYou !

@helenestephenson6248

God bless you, New Jersey Mass Choir, wherever you all are. Shed so many tears playing your music while showering 🚿.
Hiding Place and He's Coming Back!!!!@

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