Understanding
Porches Lyrics


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Oh, love of my life
Life of my love
Precious every time I see her
Heart in my soul
And the soul in my heart
Never, never, never, would leave ya
Beyond the emptiness, the fear, and loneliness
Our love supreme and never ending
Who can teach us of the, the one and perfect love




That passes all understanding

Overall Meaning

The song "Understanding" by Porches is a heartwarming and sincere declaration of love. The lyrics convey the deep and unbreakable bond between two people who are deeply in love, where one's heart is in the other's soul, and vice versa, making their connection an inseparable part of their being. The singer articulates how every time they see their lover, their love is rejuvenated, and they find their presence to be nothing short of precious. The song's opening line, "Oh, love of my life, life of my love," illustrates the depth and intensity of the feeling that the singer has for their beloved, with the use of "life" representing the all-encompassing essence of the relationship.


The singer goes on to express that they could never leave their lover; their attachment is too strong to let go. The last few lines of the song, "Who can teach us of the, the one and perfect love, that passes all understanding," portrays the type of relationship that one cannot learn from a textbook or a lecture but instead only through experience. The song's message is one of deep emotion and sincerity, and it speaks to the listener's heart, making them appreciate the power of love.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh, love of my life
The person being addressed is the most important love in the singer's life.


Life of my love
The person being addressed is the most important life in the singer's love.


Precious every time I see her
The singer cherishes every moment they spend with the person being addressed.


Heart in my soul
The person being addressed is an integral part of the artist's being.


And the soul in my heart
The artist feels a deep connection with the person being addressed.


Never, never, never, would leave ya
The singer is committed to the person being addressed and promises to always be there.


Beyond the emptiness, the fear, and loneliness
The singer's love for the person being addressed transcends negative emotions and feelings.


Our love supreme and never ending
The artist's love for the person being addressed is the highest form of love and will last forever.


Who can teach us of the, the one and perfect love
The artist wonders if anyone can truly understand or teach the kind of love they have for the person being addressed.


That passes all understanding
The artist's love for the person being addressed is beyond comprehension and cannot be fully explained or understood.




Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY
Written by: Aaron Cooper Maine

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