True Love
Pointed Sticks Lyrics


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On big alley stands a lady waiting
For awhile
Acting out an untold story like a
Wounded child
But the mystery of the circumstance
Won't hide
She believes true love survives
True love survives

Waiting for her long lost lover
Returning from the war
Though I know she knew the truth
She also knew much more
And the answer that she gave to all of us
Whispered low saying
True love survives
True love survives

Is she dreaming does she know
A secret I can't see
Maybe there's a trace of truth
In all that she believes

For one day I took a look deep down inside
A voice cried saying true love's alive
True love survives

Only love will last forever true love will survive
Only love will last forever true love will survive

True is love is never-ending
It's giving all and not pretending
It's holding on although your heart
Feels dead

A quarter of a century of years
Have gone by
Still the dream of this peculiar
Lady's kept alive
So I'm holding tight to one who I desired
A burning fire saying true love survives
True love survives





Only love will last forever
Only love will last forever

Overall Meaning

The Pointed Sticks’ song True Love tells the story of a woman who is waiting for her long lost lover to return home from war. She is standing alone on a big alley, acting out an untold story, like a wounded child. Despite the mystery of her circumstance, she strongly believes that true love survives. The lyrics suggest that although she knows the truth about her lover’s fate, she still has hope that he will return, and this hope sustains her.


The song implies that true love is a powerful force that endures despite the odds. The woman's belief that true love can survive even in the face of war and separation is a testament to the resilience of human love. The song's lyrics also suggest that true love is selfless and enduring. The woman is willing to wait for her lover even if he never returns. The song suggests that true love is not just about attraction and chemistry, but it is about a deeper connection that transcends time and space.


Overall, the song True Love is a beautiful tribute to the power of love. It encourages listeners to believe that true love is real, and it endures even when everything else fails. The Pointed Sticks have created a beautiful ballad that will touch the hearts of all who listen to it.


Line by Line Meaning

On big alley stands a lady waiting
In a large street, there is a woman who is standing by and waiting for something.


For awhile
She has been waiting for an indeterminable amount of time.


Acting out an untold story like a Wounded child
She is behaving in a way that is reminiscent of somebody who has suffered trauma without telling anyone about it.


But the mystery of the circumstance Won't hide
The situation is puzzling, and the reasons for her behavior are evident.


She believes true love survives True love survives
She has faith that love which is real can stand the test of time.


Waiting for her long-lost lover Returning from the war Though I know she knew the truth She also knew much more
The lady is standing by, waiting for her lover to return from the war, even though she knows that he may never come back. There are secrets which she knows but hasn't shared with anyone else.


And the answer that she gave to all of us Whispered low saying True love survives True love survives
When asked about her enduring commitment to waiting for her lover's return, she replied in a hushed voice that love which is profound can be everlasting.


Is she dreaming does she know A secret I can't see Maybe there's a trace of truth In all that she believes
It could be possible that the lady is delusional or concealing something that others do not know. However, it is also possible that there is truth in her unwavering belief in true love.


For one day I took a look deep down inside A voice cried saying true love's alive True love survives
At some point, the singer had a realization that love which is real can triumph over all hardships.


Only love will last forever true love will survive Only love will last forever true love will survive
Love is the only thing that is timeless, and love which is authentic can endure all challenges.


True is love is never-ending It's giving all and not pretending It's holding on although your heart Feels dead
Love which is genuine is perpetual. It involves being completely honest and holding on, even when your emotional state is despairing.


A quarter of a century of years Have gone by Still, the dream of this peculiar Lady's kept alive
Twenty-five years have passed, but the woman's hope of seeing her lover once more still flourishes.


So I'm holding tight to one who I desired A burning fire saying true love survives True love survives
The singer is clinging to his own love, and he believes that deeply entrenched love can overcome all obstacles.


Only love will last forever Only love will last forever
Ultimately, love is the only entity which transcends time and lasts indefinitely.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DONNA SUMMER, DONNA A. SUMMER, GIORGIO MORODER

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