The Mystery of Love
Prefab Sprout Lyrics
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It's a mystery, but no mystery like the mystery of love
Should I live to see someone smarter than me
Explain the secrets of the skies
I won't be too impressed, I've got a tougher test
What's going on behind your eyes ?
What you see in me I will never know
That's the mystery of love
Ignorance is bliss - that's the mystery of love
That's the mystery, that's the mystery, that's the mystery of love
That's the mystery, that's the mystery, that's the mystery of love
What you see in me I will never know
That's the mystery of love
But each time we kiss
Ignorance is bliss - that's the mystery of love
And while I do not know who made them long ago
I love the stars that light the night
And when you take my hand - what is there to understand ?
I only know that it feels right
Yes each time we kiss
Ignorance is bliss - that's the mystery of love
That's the mystery, that's the mystery, that's the mystery of love
That's the mystery, that's the mystery, that's the mystery of love
What you see in me I will never know
The song "The Mystery of Love" by Prefab Sprout explores the idea of the various mysteries in the world, from the stars in the sky to the secrets behind a person's eyes. However, the most important mystery to the singer is the mystery of love. They question who created the countless stars in the sky above and express that while this may be a mystery, it pales in comparison to the mystery of love. The singer muses that if someone were to explain the secrets of the skies, they would not be impressed; rather, they have a tougher test in trying to understand what is going on inside another person's mind.
The singer acknowledges that they will never fully understand what their lover sees in them, and that is part of what makes the mystery of love so compelling. Each time they kiss, the singer realizes that ignorance is bliss in the face of this mystery. The final verse suggests that the singer may never know the answers to life's big questions, but they do know that holding hands with their lover feels right. Ultimately, the song becomes a celebration of the inexplicable nature of love and the joy that it brings despite its mysteries.
Line by Line Meaning
Have you ever thought who made all those stars in the endless sky above ?
Have you ever wondered about the creator of the stars in the vast sky?
It's a mystery, but no mystery like the mystery of love
Although the origin of the stars is puzzling, the perplexity of love is unparalleled.
Should I live to see someone smarter than me
If I happen to encounter someone more intelligent than I am
Explain the secrets of the skies
And they can unveil the enigmatic secrets of the universe
I won't be too impressed, I've got a tougher test
Even then, I wouldn't be overly impressed since I have a more challenging question.
What's going on behind your eyes ?
What's happening in your mind that I am unable to comprehend?
What you see in me I will never know
I will never understand what attracts you to me.
That's the mystery of love
This is precisely the enigma of affection.
But each time we kiss
Nonetheless, Every time we embrace
Ignorance is bliss - that's the mystery of love
Being unaware is blissful, and that's the perplexity of love.
That's the mystery, that's the mystery, that's the mystery of love
This is the puzzle, this is the puzzle, the conundrum of love.
And while I do not know who made them long ago
Meanwhile, I don't know who created them back in time
I love the stars that light the night
I adore the stars that sparkle in the darkness.
And when you take my hand - what is there to understand ?
And when you hold my hand, what else is there to comprehend?
I only know that it feels right
I only know that it feels absolutely genuine and right.
Yes each time we kiss
Certainly, every time we embrace
Ignorance is bliss - that's the mystery of love
Being unaware is blissful, and that's the perplexity of love.
That's the mystery, that's the mystery, that's the mystery of love
This is the puzzle, this is the puzzle, the conundrum of love.
What you see in me I will never know
I will never understand what you find fascinating about me.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: PADDY MCALOON
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