Call It Love
Poco Lyrics
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Tell me your secret, I'll tell you mine
If it makes us feel better,
(call it love)
You say you won't, I say you will
You make me (crazy but I want you still)
If it makes us feel better,
(Do we tell the truth, do we live our lives)
(Is the feeling good, is that what makes you fly)
(When you say those words look me in the eye)
Tell me why you (call it love)
I've played my hand, you've called my bluff
Refresh each (other till we've had enough)
(When it's all you've got, call it love)
(If I didn't have money, would you want me still)
(When you look real cross do we fit the bill)
Darling (what you want) only (time will tell)
(break)
(Do we tell the truth, do we live our lives)
(Is the feeling good, is that what makes you fly)
(When you say those words look me in the eye)
Tell me why you (call it love)
We've got all night, lets take our time
Tell me your secret, I'll tell you mine
If it makes us feel better,
(call it love)
(call it love)
(call it love)
(call it love)
When it's all you've got,
(call it love)
Poco's "Call It Love" is a song about the struggles of a romantic relationship, and how the partners try to make things work by calling their love for each other. The words, "We've got all night, let's take our time, tell me your secret, I'll tell you mine," show that the couple wants to open up to each other and be honest about their feelings. They want to make each other feel better and they do so by calling their love.
The lyrics, "You say you won't, I say you will, you make me crazy but I want you still," show the conflicts within the relationship. The singer feels both attraction and frustration towards his partner, but ultimately he still wants to be with her. The couple wants to refresh each other until they've had enough, and they call it love even when it's all they've got.
The song also asks some rhetorical questions that highlight the confusion the couple feels within the relationship. "Do we tell the truth, do we live our lives? Is the feeling good, is that what makes you fly? When you say those words, look me in the eye. Tell me why you call it love." These questions show the insecurity and doubts they have about their love, and they want reassurance that they are doing the right thing by calling it love.
Overall, Poco's "Call It Love" is a song about the complicated nature of romantic relationships, and how couples try to make things work despite their differences and doubts.
Line by Line Meaning
We've got all night, lets take our time
Let's enjoy the moment and take our time to get to know each other
Tell me your secret, I'll tell you mine
Let's be honest and open with each other, share our deepest thoughts and feelings
If it makes us feel better, (call it love)
Even though we might not be sure, let's call it love if it makes us feel good
You say you won't, I say you will
You try to resist me, but I know deep down you want me too
You make me (crazy but I want you still)
You drive me wild, but I can't help but want you more
Do we tell the truth, do we live our lives
Are we honest with ourselves and others? Do we live our lives to the fullest?
Is the feeling good, is that what makes you fly
Is it the excitement and joy we feel that makes us feel alive and happy?
When you say those words look me in the eye
When you tell me you love me, make sure you mean it and show me with your sincerity
Tell me why you (call it love)
Explain to me why you think this is love, why you feel this way
I've played my hand, you've called my bluff
I've shown you what I've got, but you've called me out on my lies and deceptions
Refresh each (other till we've had enough)
Let's keep each other happy and satisfied until we reach our limit
When it's all you've got, call it love
When there's nothing else left, let's call it love and hold onto it
If I didn't have money, would you want me still
If I wasn't wealthy, would you still be with me and love me for who I am?
When you look real cross do we fit the bill
When things get tough, do we still match up to what we expected from each other?
Darling (what you want) only (time will tell)
Sweetheart, we won't know what the future holds, but we'll find out with time
(break)
Interlude music
When it's all you've got, (call it love)
When everything else fails, let's hold onto love and cherish it
We've got all night, lets take our time
Let's enjoy this moment and take as much time as we need
Tell me your secret, I'll tell you mine
Let's share our deepest thoughts and feelings, be honest and open with each other
If it makes us feel better, (call it love)
Even if we're not sure, as long as it makes us feel happy, let's call it love
(call it love)
Let's name our feelings for each other as love
(call it love)
Even if it's not perfect, let's still call it love
(call it love)
Let's hold onto love, even when everything else seems to fail
(call it love)
Let's cherish this feeling and call it love
When it's all you've got, (call it love)
When there's nothing else left, let's hold onto love and make it work
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BILLY CRAIN, RICK LONOW, RONNIE GUILBEAU
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@jacobdiaz7151
This was one of my dads favorite songs. He passed away from cancer and I listen to this song to remember all the memories I’ve had with him with my brother.
@tomandjerry45
Me and my sons listened to this when they were little with our little family and their dad loved Poco. Their dad passed of cancer too
@ChuckECheeez
I don’t believe you
@norarivers2744
Sending hugs to you Jacob🫂🎗️💛✨
@bigboppshotreviews
Sending you the best vibes. Isn't it funny how music takes us places, or makes us remember moments in time, or remember certain people?
I'm sure your father is smiling down on ya, man...
@realmamarade
So sorry for your loss. What a wonderful way to remember him.
@ROBERTPLANT-hs2fv
I'm 70 years old I remember when this came out. I've owned a few copies of Poco's records. A VERY UNDER RATED BAND! A rare gem of a band!! Classic!!
@brucenanney7776
As you said, most underrated and so often overlooked.
@pjangels609
Summer 89 if I recall...
@urkoolUncle
I'm 62 and related to everything you say !!!
Poco; wow.
Such an innocent song, a more innocent time.