Who Do You Love
Robyn & Kindness Lyrics
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I stayed up late when out drinking
Made a new friend with affection
He seemed upset about something
He couldn't make a connection
Despite the best of intentions
I've been looking for meaning
Something good to believe in
Don't let the noise confuse you
It's just something that you're used to
You never knew any different
There's something else if you listen
Who do you love?
So tell me how were you feeling?
I saw you while I was dreaming
We spent some time by the ocean
Next time I look at half frozen
I saw that people were smiling
I passed them by and said nothing
I couldn't make a connection
How do you make a connection
Who do you love?
Don't let the noise confuse you
It's just something that you're used to
You never knew any different
There's something else if you listen
(Who do you love?)
Don't let the noise confuse you
It's just the thing that you're used to
You never knew any different
There's something else if you listen
The song "Who Do You Love" by Robyn & Kindness is a reflection on the human experience of trying to find meaning in life and connecting with others. The opening lines describe a morning after a night of drinking, where the singer made a connection with a new friend who seemed upset about something. Despite the singer's best intentions, they couldn't make a deeper connection, highlighting the difficulties of forming meaningful relationships.
As the chorus asks, "Who do you love?" the song raises the question of what truly matters in life and who we should prioritize in our lives. The second verse continues the theme of missed connections, with the singer seeing people smiling but feeling unable to connect with them. The final repetition of the chorus emphasizes the importance of listening for something else beyond the noise of everyday life, perhaps a deeper sense of purpose or belonging.
Overall, "Who Do You Love" is a contemplative and thought-provoking reflection on the challenges of finding meaning and connection in our lives. The lyrics speak to our universal human desire for love and belonging, emphasizing the importance of searching beyond the surface level of our experiences and truly listening to ourselves and others.
Line by Line Meaning
So tell me how was your morning
Asking about the person's morning to initiate a conversation
I stayed up late when out drinking
Admitting that the singer was out late partying
Made a new friend with affection
The singer met someone new and genuinely likes them
He seemed upset about something
The new friend was going through a difficult time
He couldn't make a connection
Despite trying, the new friend wasn't able to connect with the artist
Despite the best of intentions
Even though both parties tried to make a connection
I've been looking for meaning
The singer has been searching for purpose or significance in their life
Something good to believe in
The artist desires something they can have faith in and trust
Don't let the noise confuse you
Advice to not let distractions lead to confusion
It's just something that you're used to
The constant background noise is a familiar part of life
You never knew any different
The person has always experienced life with background noise
There's something else if you listen
If you pay attention, there's more to the world than just noise
So tell me how were you feeling?
Asking about the person's emotional state
I saw you while I was dreaming
The singer dreamed of the person they are talking to
We spent some time by the ocean
In the dream, the two were together by the sea
Next time I look at half frozen
When the artist wakes up, they will see something partially frozen
I saw that people were smiling
In the dream, the two noticed happy people
I passed them by and said nothing
Despite seeing happy people, the singer didn't interact with them
How do you make a connection
Questioning how to form a true bond with someone
Who do you love?
Asking who the person truly cares for
Don't let the noise confuse you
Repeating the earlier advice to avoid confusion from distractions
It's just the thing that you're used to
Acknowledging the familiarity of the background noise
There's something else if you listen
Emphasizing the importance of paying attention to the world beyond the noise
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: ADAM BAINBRIDGE, BOB BLANK, JOAKIM BOUAZIZ, LOLA H. BLANK, ROBIN MIRIAM CARLSSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@babyseis
I don't know if this makes sense or anyone can relate to this, but I find the same comfort and warm feelings from this song with the Tears for Fear's "The Seeds of Love" album
@poetickiller
Tears. Robyn’s voice is so uniquely beautiful. She reminds me of emeli sande. Beautifully done kindness you never miss 💙💙💙
@THE_PAJO
it's so simple & SO emotions
@THE_PAJO
* emotional !!
@eugenechauke3849
LOL let’s stick to so emotions
@youwillovercome
2018 & beyond needs more Kindness + Robyn
@kumoshun
Very beautiful contribution! Thank-you all for your fearless vulnerability, we need more of this in our ever cool world.
@adam2u
Usually when I see videos with a similar visual language as this one, I disengage and lose interest in it, but while watching this one I felt genuinely good and was able to connect with it. It comes across as really genuine.
@MarioLonghi
Don't let the noise confuse you. It's just a thing that you're used to. You never knew any different. There's something else if you listen.
@JamieJones-gh7kp
Nine year old comment hope ur Still around