Silly Love Songs
Replicants Lyrics
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Of silly love songs
I look around me and I see
It isn't so
Some people wanna fill the world of
Silly love songs
And what's wrong with that?
Cause here I go
Again
I love you
I love you
I love you
I love you
I can't explain
The feeling's plain to me
I gave you some
Now give it all to me
Give it all to me
What's wrong with that?
I need to know
Cause here I go
Again
I love you
I love you
I love you
I love you
Love doesn't come in a minute
Sometimes it doesn't come at all
I only know that when I'm in it
It isn't silly
Love isn't silly
Love isn't silly at all
I love you
I love you
I love you
I love you
How can I tell you about my loved one?
How can I tell you about my loved one?
The Replicants's song Silly Love Songs is a cover of the original song by Paul McCartney and Wings. The opening line of the chorus, "You'd think that people would have had enough of silly love songs," seems to suggest that there is a societal pressure to avoid expressing love in a way that is perceived as silly or sentimental. Despite this, the lyrics dismiss this idea, stating that some people still want to fill the world with silly love songs, and questioning why there is anything wrong with that.
The repetition of the phrase "I love you" reinforces the idea that expressing love is not something to be ashamed of, and that it is a feeling that is universally experienced. The lines "Love doesn't come in a minute / Sometimes it doesn't come at all / I only know that when I'm in it / It isn't silly" suggest that love is not something that can be rushed or forced, but when it is felt, it is a powerful and important emotion that is far from silly or frivolous.
Overall, the song seems to be a celebration of love, and a rejection of the idea that it is something to be embarrassed about or avoid expressing. The repetition of the chorus, along with the upbeat and catchy melody of the song, make it a fun and lighthearted expression of this sentiment.
Line by Line Meaning
You'd think that people would have had enough
One would expect that people would tire of hearing foolish love songs
Of silly love songs
Of songs focused on love that may seem trivial or childish
I look around me and I see
Based on my observations of those around me
It isn't so
That people have grown tired of silly love songs
Some people wanna fill the world of
There are those who desire to fill the world with
Silly love songs
Love songs that some may deem foolish or nonsensical
And what's wrong with that?
Asks the rhetorical question to challenge the notion that there is something wrong with love songs
I need to know
Seeks an answer to the aforementioned rhetorical question
Cause here I go
As the lyricist, he is about to begin yet another silly love song
Again
A reference to the fact that he has written similar songs in the past
I love you
A simple expression of love
I can't explain
Acknowledges that the feeling of love cannot be fully articulated
The feeling's plain to me
Despite being unable to describe it, he is well aware of the sensation of love
I gave you some
Refers to how he has expressed his love to another
Now give it all to me
Asks for complete reciprocation of the love he has given
Love doesn't come in a minute
Love is often a slow and gradual process and cannot be rushed
Sometimes it doesn't come at all
Acknowledges that sometimes love is never felt or reciprocated
I only know that when I'm in it
However, when he is in love he knows it's real and not silly
It isn't silly
Contrasts the common perception that love songs are silly with his own belief in the reality of love
Love isn't silly
Further emphasizes that love is not a trivial or foolish concept
Love isn't silly at all
A definitive statement corroborating the previous lines about love's importance
How can I tell you about my loved one?
Asks the question of how to describe the feelings he has for a significant other
How can I tell you about my loved one?
Repeats this question to end the song and emphasize the difficulty of expressing love
Contributed by Nicholas I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Casey Wright
I’ve always loved this cover and Just What I Needed. They are so underrated and so is Failure. Hopefully, the new Failure documentary will shine a light on how instrumental they have been in others’ careers and how talented they truly are.
tkshredder
Greg Edwards (guitarist/bassist/keyboardist in Failure, guitarist/keyboard/vox for Autolux) is the unsung drummer on this track & album, and this song has always been a stand out and source of inspiration for me. Totally nails the slower tempo rock - it's like a more psychedelic version of Saturday Savior.
Tariq Sharif
Interesting take. I kind of take as a follow up to the Nurse who loved me. But a quick anecdote: I played Saturday for some friends in college back in 98 and the response was, “ That’s some white boy pimp shit”
Mark Simpson
Nice catch! Love me some Ken Andrews and Greg Edwards.
INcogNiTo
Damn, this is a sick cover. I had a feeling coming to this album knowing Ken and Greg were involved that it was gonna be a grand slam into outer space.
crea7ive
this song is a gem
Panda Paws
Never gets old. Love this so so much. <3
Mega Psychomix
I keep going back to this song!
Tariq Sharif
Because you have good taste
Chawlie
finally. an educated channel user that lists this song correctly