The Word
Paul & The Tall Trees Lyrics
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And end up giving nothing
I'm not surprised, that your black eyes are gazing
You say that love is everything
And what we need the most of
I wish you knew, that's just how true my love was
You're burning love, sweet burning love
It's deep inside,
You mustn't hide, your burning love
Sweet burning love, your burning love
You want to turn your head away
And someone's thinking of you
I wish you'd see, it's only me, I love you
No words for my love
In Paul & The Tall Trees's song "The Word," the lyrics convey a sense of longing, disappointment, and unrequited love. The singer addresses someone who is eager to give their love away but ends up empty-handed. The line "You want to give your love away and end up giving nothing" suggests that despite the person's desire to love, they ultimately fail to truly connect with others.
The next lines, "I'm not surprised, that your black eyes are gazing," imply that the person's lack of success in love has affected them deeply, perhaps leaving them jaded or with a sense of hopelessness. The reference to "black eyes" could symbolize both physical and emotional pain, reflecting the toll that failed relationships have taken on them.
The singer then mentions the person's belief that love is everything and what is most needed. However, there's a hint of irony as they express a wish for the person to realize the depth of their own love. The line "I wish you knew, that's just how true my love was" suggests that the singer's love for the person is genuine, but they feel unheard or underappreciated.
Line by Line Meaning
You want to give your love away
You are eager to express your affection and share it with others
And end up giving nothing
Unfortunately, your efforts to give love often result in offering empty gestures
I'm not surprised, that your black eyes are gazing
It comes as no shock to me that your eyes, filled with sadness or despair, are fixed upon something or someone
You say that love is everything
You firmly believe love is the most important aspect of life
And what we need the most of
You contend that love is the primary necessity in our lives
I wish you knew, that's just how true my love was
I desire for you to understand the depth and authenticity of my love for you
No words for my love
I am unable to find adequate expressions to convey the intensity of my love
You're burning love, sweet burning love
Your love burns passionately with fervor and intensity
It's deep inside
It resides deeply within your heart and soul
You mustn't hide, your burning love
You should not conceal or suppress the fire of your love
Sweet burning love, your burning love
Your love, although intense, is also gentle and sweet
You want to turn your head away
You desire to avert your gaze or ignore the presence of someone else
And someone's thinking of you
Meanwhile, there is someone who constantly has you in their thoughts
I wish you'd see, it's only me, I love you
I hope you would realize that the person who truly loves you and cares for you is none other than myself
No words for my love
Once again, I struggle to find appropriate words to express the depth of my affection
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: PAUL MCCARTNEY
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