Love Story
Pierre Boulez; Ensemble InterContemporain Lyrics
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To tell the story of how great a love can be
The sweet story that is older than the sea
The simple truth about the love she brings to me
Where do I start
With her first hello she gave a meaning to this empty world of mine
There will never be another love, another time
She fills my heart
She fills my heart
With very special things
With angle songs
With wild imaginings
She fills my soul
With so much love that anywhere I go
I am never lonely
With her along
Who can be lonely?
I reach for here hand
It is always them
How long does it last
Can love be measured by the hours in a day
I have no answer now
But this much I can say
I know I will need her till the stars all burn away
And she will be there
The song Love Story is an ode to love and its enduring power. The opening lines pose a question about where to begin the story of a great love; it is a story that has been told time and time again, but is always new and fresh to those who experience it. The lyrics vividly describe the transformative power of love, how it can bring meaning to an otherwise empty life, and fill the heart and soul with special things, angel songs and wild imaginings.
The verses go on to explore the eternal nature of love, questioning if it can be measured by the hours in a day, and concluding that it cannot, for the love described in the song is so great that it will endure till the end of time. The final line is a declaration that the object of the singer's affection will always be there, a comforting and reassuring thought. Overall, Love Story celebrates the beauty and joy of love, and the way it can transform people's lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Where do I begin
The singer is wondering where to start telling the story of his great love.
To tell the story of how great a love can be
The singer wants to share the tale of a love that is truly great.
The sweet story that is older than the sea
This love story is timeless and enduring, like the ocean itself.
The simple truth about the love she brings to me
The love the artist's partner brings is true and uncomplicated.
Where do I start
Again, the artist is pondering where to begin his story.
With her first hello she gave a meaning to this empty world of mine
The singer's life was lacking until he met his partner, who brought new meaning to it with a simple greeting.
There will never be another love, another time
The singer knows he will never have another love like this one or another moment in time like this one.
She came into my life and made the living fine
The artist's partner made life more enjoyable and worthwhile just by being in it.
She fills my heart
The artist is overwhelmed with love for his partner and feels truly complete when he is with her.
With very special things
The love the artist has for his partner is something extraordinary and unique.
With angle songs
The singer's love feels almost divine or heavenly.
With wild imaginings
The love inspires the artist's imagination and creative spirit to soar.
She fills my soul
The love the singer and his partner share goes deeper than just their hearts - it touches their very souls.
With so much love that anywhere I go
The singer feels surrounded by love and never alone, no matter where he is, thanks to his partner's support.
I am never lonely
The singer knows that he will never truly be alone as long as he has his partner's love.
With her along
The artist feels confident and secure as long as his partner is by his side.
Who can be lonely?
The artist suggests that anyone with such a great partner could never feel lonely.
I reach for her hand
The singer longs to touch his partner and be physically close to her.
It is always them
The singer feels a deep connection to his partner and knows that they are meant to be together.
How long does it last
The artist wonders about the duration of their love and whether it can last forever.
Can love be measured by the hours in a day
The artist questions whether love can truly be quantified or measured, especially in terms of time spent together.
I have no answer now
The artist admits that he does not know the answer to this question yet.
But this much I can say
The singer does know that, no matter what, he will always need his partner.
I know I will need her till the stars all burn away
The artist is sure that he will need his partner and their love for as long as they both shall live.
And she will be there
The singer trusts that his partner will always be by his side as they navigate the journey of life together.
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