We Found Love
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Yellow diamonds in the light
And we're standing side by side
As your shadow crosses mine
What it takes to come alive

It's the way I'm feeling I just can't deny
But I've gotta let it go
We found love in a hopeless place
We found love in a hopeless place
We found love in a hopeless place
We found love in a hopeless place

Shine a light through an open door
Love and life I will divide
Turn away 'cause I need you more
Feel the heartbeat in my mind

It's the way I'm feeling I just can't deny
But I've gotta let it go

We found love in a hopeless place
We found love in a hopeless place
We found love in a hopeless place
We found love in a hopeless place

Yellow diamonds in the light
And we're standing side by side
As your shadow crosses mine

We found love in a hopeless place
We found love in a hopeless place
We found love in a hopeless place
We found love in a hopeless place

We found love in a hopeless place
We found love in a hopeless place




We found love in a hopeless place
We found love in a hopeless place

Overall Meaning

Rihanna's "We Found Love" is a dance-pop hit that tells the story of two lovers who discovered the power of love in an unlikely place. The first verse of the song begins by describing "yellow diamonds in the light" that represent the little sparks of joy in life that we often overlook in the daily grind. As the two protagonists stand side by side, their shadows cross, symbolizing how their lives now intersect. The chorus, "We found love in a hopeless place," is repeated four times, emphasizing that the couple found love in a space where others may have given up.


The second verse of the song takes on a more somber tone as it explores the darker side of love. The lyrics describe the conflict between the singer's desire to be with their love object, and the reality of their situation. The singer wants to both "shine a light through an open door" to discover what is on the other side and "turn away" simultaneously so as not to become too invested in the relationship. The chorus is repeated several times throughout the song, adding to its overall message that love can be found and nurtured in even the most challenging of circumstances.


Overall, "We Found Love" is a powerful song that speaks to the complexities of romantic relationships. It is a testament to the idea that love can be discovered even in the bleakest of spaces, and it encourages listeners to remain open to new experiences and possibilities in life.


Line by Line Meaning

Yellow diamonds in the light
The glimmer of hope in a dark situation


And we're standing side by side
Together facing adversity


As your shadow crosses mine
Our lives intertwined and connected


What it takes to come alive
The power of love to bring us to life


It's the way I'm feeling I just can't deny
The undeniable strength of the emotions being felt


But I've gotta let it go
Reluctance to keep holding on


We found love in a hopeless place
Love being discovered despite seemingly impossible circumstances


Shine a light through an open door
An opportunity for change and hope


Love and life I will divide
Choosing love over everything else


Turn away 'cause I need you more
The struggles of loving someone who may not be good for us


Feel the heartbeat in my mind
The all-consuming nature of love


We found love in a hopeless place
Reiteration of the fact that love can be found in difficult situations


And we're standing side by side
Continuing to face life together


We found love in a hopeless place
Affirmation of the power of love to overcome adversity


We found love in a hopeless place
Repeating the message of the song for emphasis


We found love in a hopeless place
Final affirmation of the theme of the song




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Calvin Harris

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@norikay22

It's like you're screaming, and no one can hear
You almost feel ashamed
That someone could be that important
That without them, you feel like nothing
No one will ever understand how much it hurts
You feel hopeless; like nothing can save you
And when it's over, and it's gone
You almost wish that you could have all that bad stuff back
So that you could have the good



@drxluis833

It's like you're screaming,
And no one can hear.
You almost feel ashamed
That someone could be that important,
That without them, you feel like nothing.
No one will ever understand how much it hurts.
You feel hopeless, like nothing can save you.
And when it's over, and it's gone,
You almost wish that you could have all that bad stuff back,
So that you could have the good



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