Only Love
Pharos Lyrics


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Only love can make a memory.
Only love can make a moment last.
You were there and all the world was young
And all it's songs unsung.
And i remember you then when love was all
All you were living for
And how you gave that love to me.
Only then i felt my heart was free.
I was part of you and you were all of me.

Warm were the days and the nights
Of those years.
Painted in colors to outshine the sun.
All of the words and the dreams
And the tears live in my remembrance.

Only love can make a memory.
Only love can make a moment last.
Life was new there was a rage to live
Each day a page to live
And i remember you then
When love was all all you were living for
And how you gave that love to me




Only then i knew my heart was free.
I was part of you and you were all of me.

Overall Meaning

The song "Only Love" by Pharos acknowledges the power of love in creating lasting memories and moments. The artist reminisces about a past love that was all-consuming and all-encompassing. The opening lines of the song "Only love can make a memory. Only love can make a moment last" suggest that despite the passage of time, it's the moments of love that stand out and remain etched in our memories. The artist further reflects on his past where he felt intimately connected to his lover, and that love was all they were living for, and how the lover gave him love that made him feel free.


The song's imagery captures the youthful energy of their love, a time "when life was new there was a rage to live, each day a page to live." The lyrics paint a picture of a warm, exciting life filled with dreams, hope, and love. The use of phrases such as "all the world was young" and "warm were the days and the nights" suggest a carefree, youthful love that was innocent and pure. The memory of this love, the moments they shared, and the feelings they had for each other still linger, as the artist says, "All the words and dreams and the tears live in my remembrance."


In summary, "Only Love" is a song that evokes nostalgia and reflective longing for a past love. The song celebrates the power of love in creating lasting memories and moments that stay with us long after they've passed. The lyrics capture the essence of youthful love, its intensity, purity, and the way it unconsciously shapes our identities.


Line by Line Meaning

Only love can make a memory.
Memories are special and can only be created and preserved through love.


Only love can make a moment last.
Moments are fleeting, but love can make them last forever.


You were there and all the world was young
The world seemed full of endless possibilities when you were around.


And all it's songs unsung.
There were so many experiences that we hadn't yet had, but we were excited for them.


And i remember you then when love was all
I remember the time when we were so in love that nothing else seemed to matter.


All you were living for
Your entire world revolved around love.


And how you gave that love to me.
You gave me all of your love and it was the most beautiful gift.


Only then i felt my heart was free.
When I received your love, I felt like my heart was finally complete and able to soar.


I was part of you and you were all of me.
Our love had merged our souls together and we were inseparable.


Warm were the days and the nights
The days and nights we spent together were full of warmth and happiness.


Of those years.
Those years were some of the best years of my life and they will forever hold a special place in my heart.


Painted in colors to outshine the sun.
Those years were so vivid and colorful that they could outshine even the brightest sun.


All of the words and the dreams
All the promises and aspirations we had for each other.


And the tears live in my remembrance.
Even the painful memories are still alive in my heart and mind.


Life was new there was a rage to live
Life seemed so new and full of potential, and we were both eager to experience everything it had to offer.


Each day a page to live
Each day was an opportunity to create new memories and adventures.


And i remember you then
I always remember how you made me feel in the beginning when our love was fresh and new.


When love was all all you were living for
Our love was everything to us and we were willing to do anything for it.


And how you gave that love to me
You constantly expressed your love and affection for me and it made me feel so special.


Only then i knew my heart was free.
It was only when I received your love that I truly felt whole and free.


I was part of you and you were all of me.
We had become one in soul and spirit because of our deep love for each other.




Writer(s): Bobby Wayne Tomberlin, Steven Dale Jones, Norman Gimbel

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