I Know I Need To Be In Love
Pam Hall Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴

The hardest thing I've ever done
Is keep believing
There's someone in this crazy world
For me
The way that people come and go
Through temporary lives
My chance could come and I might never know

I used to say "No promises
Let's keep it simple"
But freedom only helps you say
Good-bye
It took a while for me to learn
That nothing comes for free
The price I've paid is high enough for me

I know I need to be in love
I know I've wasted too much time
I know I ask perfection of
A quite imperfect world
And fool enough to think that's what I'll find

So here I am with pockets full of good intentions
But none of them will comfort me tonight
I'm wide awake at four A. M
Without a friend in sight
Hanging on a hope but I'm alright

I know I need to be in love
I know I've wasted too much time
I know I ask perfection of
A quite imperfect world
And fool enough to think that's what I'll find

I know I need to be in love
I know I've wasted too much time
I know I ask perfection of

A quite imperfect world
And fool enough to think that's what I'll find

Overall Meaning

The song "I Know I Need to Be in Love" by Pam Hall is a melancholic ballad that expresses the pains and frustrations of a person who desires to find love. The first stanza touches on the hardship of holding onto the hope that there is someone for everyone in this world, even when it seems like we do not have a chance. The way that people come and go in our temporary lives gives us a feel that our opportunity may come and go without us even realizing it. The singer admits that they are not looking for perfection, but they are willing to hold onto the hope of finding a love that is right for them.

In the second stanza, we see the singer admitting that they had been trying to keep things simple, but they learned it would not lead to a fulfilling relationship. They also open up to accepting that nothing comes easily, and the price they have paid for their previous mistakes is high enough. The chorus then repeats itself, as the singer realizes that they have wasted too much time already and that love is what they indeed need.

The third and final stanza is the most emotional, as the singer opens up about their present state. They are only equipped with good intentions but have no one to comfort them. They are desperate for love, willing to hold onto any hope they find, even when it's not what they want. Despite the sad state she's in, she ends with an optimistic note, acknowledging that she is alright, and that realization is enough to keep hope alive. The song portrays the frustration and yearnings of someone who desires true love but has yet to achieve it.

Line by Line Meaning

The hardest thing I've ever done
Keeping faith and believing there's someone out there for me when the world feels so crazy and chaotic is the biggest challenge I've faced in my life.

Is keep believing
To persist in the belief that there is a soulmate out there for me, even in the face of disappointment and heartache.

There's someone in this crazy world
Despite the chaos and uncertainty of the world, there is hope that there is a special someone out there for me.

For me
Someone who is meant to be with me and share my life.

The way that people come and go
People enter and exit our lives all the time, and many of these relationships are temporary.

Through temporary lives
We all live fleeting lives, and it's difficult to know if and when our paths will cross with the right person.

My chance could come and I might never know
It's possible that my soulmate could come into my life without me realizing it, and I may miss my chance for true love.

I used to say "No promises
In the past, I was hesitant to make any commitment or promise when it came to love.

Let's keep it simple"
I preferred to keep things casual and uncomplicated, avoiding the vulnerability that comes with deeper emotional connections.

But freedom only helps you say
The ability to avoid commitment and maintain freedom may seem appealing, but it ultimately leads to loneliness and heartache.

Good-bye
Freedom often means saying goodbye and never knowing if a deeper connection could have been possible.

It took a while for me to learn
Over time, I came to understand and appreciate the true value of love and commitment.

That nothing comes for free
Love and meaningful connections take effort, patience, and a willingness to be vulnerable - it's not easy or automatic.

The price I've paid is high enough for me
I may have experienced pain and heartache in the pursuit of love, but I still believe it's worth the effort and risk.

I know I need to be in love
Despite the challenges and risks, I have a deep sense that love is essential for a fulfilling life.

I know I've wasted too much time
Looking back, I realize that I may have missed out on opportunities for love due to my fear and hesitation.

I know I ask perfection of
I have high standards for the person I choose to love and be with.

A quite imperfect world
I acknowledge that the world and the people in it are not perfect, but I still hold out hope for a perfect match for me.

And fool enough to think that's what I'll find
I may be unrealistic in my expectations, but I am willing to take that risk and search for the perfect match anyway.

So here I am with pockets full of good intentions
I have many sincere desires and aspirations when it comes to love and relationships.

But none of them will comfort me tonight
Although I have these positive intentions, they do not provide any solace or comfort in moments of loneliness and longing.

I'm wide awake at four A. M
I struggle with sleeplessness and restlessness when I am consumed with thoughts of love and what I am missing.

Without a friend in sight
Even though I may have friends and companions in my life, it can feel like I am completely alone in my search for love.

Hanging on a hope but I'm alright
Despite all the challenges and disappointments, I still cling to the hope that there is love out there for me, and I am doing my best to be okay with that uncertainty.

Writer(s): John Bettis, Richard Carpenter, Albert Hammond

Contributed by Isabella P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

TRACKS