Queen and Paul parted ways amicably in 2009, with Paul remarking that he would like to get back together in the future to raise money for charity. Paul has since reunited with Bad Company, and they toured in 2010. Over the years, he's also successfully toured and released albums with his own group centered around him. Paul is ranked number 55 on Rolling Stone magazine's "100 Greatest Singers of All Time". His work has been long influenced by American blues and rock n roll, and he helped play a role in the 70s arena rock and hard rock scenes both in the U.K. and the U.S.
Soul of Love
Paul Rodgers Lyrics
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I can't give you what I don't have
But I can give you all I got I don't have much
but I got love
And love I got a lot
Yes it's a feeling deep inside
Something I long to share
When I see you standing there
The soul of love
Is dancing in my heart
Because the soul of love
Is dancing in your eyes
I know you've been hurt
and I been hurt too
Both know what love can do
Love can move mountains
or so they say
Oh and it moves me to
The soul of love
Is dancing in my heart
Because the soul of love
Is dancing in your eyes
I know you've been hurt
and I been hurt too
Both got a Jot of pride
Oh but every moment seems
brand new
Now that your love is
by my side
The soul of love
Is dancing in my heart
Because the soul of love
Is dancing in your eyes
Way down deep
in my darkest hour
You were there for me
My wild midnight flower
The soul of love
Is dancing in my heart
Because the soul of love Is dancing in your eyes
The lyrics of Paul Rodgers's "Soul of Love" express the idea of someone who might not have much to offer, but love is the one thing that they have in abundance. The opening line of "I can't give you what I don't have, but I can give you all I got" sets the tone for the entire song, as Rodgers acknowledges his limitations while promising to give all his love to this person. Love is depicted as a force that can move mountains and make everything feel brand new. The soul of love is personified as a dance in the heart that is mirrored by the love in the other person's eyes. The song speaks to the shared experience of hurt, but with the promise that love can overcome and help heal the wounds.
Overall, "Soul of Love" is a celebration of the transformative power of love. Though it is not an earth-shattering revelation, it is delivered in a sincere and heartfelt manner that makes it a touching and uplifting tribute to the universality of love. The use of metaphors such as love as a dance and a force that can move mountains add depth to the lyrics, while the repetition of the chorus and the driving beat of the music give the song a sense of joy and energy that reinforces its message of love.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't give you what I don't have
I do not have anything to offer you other than what I already possess
But I can give you all I got I don't have much
However, I am willing to provide you with everything I have, even though it may not be enough
but I got love
Nevertheless, what I do have is an abundance of love
And love I got a lot
I possess a great deal of love, and it's worth giving.
Yes it's a feeling deep inside
Love comes from a deep place within oneself
Something I long to share
It is a feeling that I have a strong desire to express and share with others
Love is a joy I just can't hide
Love brings a sense of happiness and pleasure that is impossible to conceal
When I see you standing there
I experience this joy and happiness when I look at you
The soul of love
The essence or nature of love
Is dancing in my heart
I feel this intense, joyful emotion inside me
Because the soul of love
This feeling is present because of my love for you
Is dancing in your eyes
I can see evidence of this in the way you look at me
I know you've been hurt
I understand that you have been injured emotionally
and I been hurt too
I myself have also known emotional pain
Both know what love can do
We are both familiar with the power of love
Love can move mountains
Love has the potential to accomplish great things
or so they say
Although this might sound like a cliché or exaggeration
Oh and it moves me to
I personally take this statement to heart
Both got a Jot of pride
Our sense of self-worth and dignity may prevent us from expressing our love easily
Oh but every moment seems
Despite this fact
brand new
Every moment with you feels like a new and exciting experience
Now that your love is by my side
Now that we are together and in love
Way down deep
In the depths of my soul
in my darkest hour
During my most difficult times
You were there for me
You were a source of emotional support for me
My wild midnight flower
Your free-spirited, vibrant personality is like a flower that blooms at night
Contributed by Zachary N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.