American Love
Rose Laurens Lyrics
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with my teeth with this fright creeping down to my bones
when you go, oooohhhh, when you go.
feeling an empty shell feeling out my soul
on the edge of the world
…??????
when you go, oooohhhh, when you go.
and i know that where you go
i will be cast away
and i pray in my sorrow
won't you come back and stay?
american love
american love
when you go
when you go
i will try to be strong
when you make up your mind
i will love to be round
but i will never be blind
and you'll go, go
and you'll go, go
and i know that where you go
i will be cast away
and i feel the bitter tears
you'll make me cry some day
only you give me the clue
to live on one more day
i love you
and i wish i knew
the way to make you stay
american love
american love
The lyrics of Rose Laurens's song "American Love" express the fear and uncertainty that a person feels when their loved one is about to leave them. The singer describes the emotional turmoil she experiences when her partner goes out at night, leaving her alone with her fears. The feeling of emptiness and the fear that her partner will abandon her run deep, and she prays that they will come back and stay. She is aware that wherever her lover goes, she will be discarded, and this realization fills her with sorrow.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "American Love" twice. It is unclear what the singer means by this phrase. It could be a reference to the type of love that is common in the United States, or to the type of love that is enjoyed by American citizens. The repetition of the phrase throughout the song implies that it holds a great deal of meaning for the singer.
The lyrics of the song also suggest that the singer is aware of the potential for heartbreak that comes with loving someone who may not be as committed to the relationship as she is. She acknowledges that she may be hurt by her partner's actions someday, and yet she is willing to continue loving them in the present. In conclusion, the song captures the feeling of vulnerability and uncertainty that comes with loving someone deeply.
Line by Line Meaning
in the dark of the night when you leave me alone
When you leave me at night, I am scared and lonely.
with my teeth with this fright creeping down to my bones
My fear is so strong that I feel it all over my body, from my teeth to my bones.
when you go, oooohhhh, when you go.
I am upset when you leave me.
feeling an empty shell feeling out my soul
I feel like I am just an empty shell without you.
on the edge of the world
I feel like I am on the edge of the world, alone and scared.
…??????
The meaning of this line could not be determined.
when you go, oooohhhh, when you go.
I am upset when you leave me.
and i know that where you go
I am aware that wherever you go,
i will be cast away
I will be left behind and alone.
and i pray in my sorrow
I hope that in my sadness,
won't you come back and stay?
you will come back and stay with me?
american love
This love is unique to America.
american love
This love is unique to America.
when you go
When you leave me,
when you go
When you leave me,
i will try to be strong
I will try to be strong,
when you make up your mind
when you make a decision to leave.
i will love to be round
I will still love to be around you.
but i will never be blind
But I will never ignore the truth of the situation.
and you'll go, go
You will still leave,
and you'll go, go
You will still leave,
and i know that where you go
I am aware that wherever you go,
i will be cast away
I will be left behind and alone.
and i feel the bitter tears
I feel the bitterness and sadness of tears,
you'll make me cry some day
You will make me cry one day.
only you give me the clue
You are the only one who gives me a hint,
to live on one more day
to live for one more day.
i love you
I love you,
and i wish i knew
and I wish I knew
the way to make you stay
how to make you stay with me.
american love
This love is unique to America.
american love
This love is unique to America.
Writer(s): Jean-Pierre Goussaud, Rose Laurens
Contributed by Samuel S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Kris King
Just one more comment! I swear!
I have been reading thru the comments and am SO GLAD to see people who were also at THE SAINT. It was such an integral part of my life (and love) in NYC.
I miss the time, the era, the people, the places and the music.
I listen to this at least 25 times a day. I sit and dream and cry.
So much was lost.
Our friends were dropping like flies. All we had was our ESCAPE AT THE SAINT.
Thanks for making me feel like some of us made it. I am not alone.
WE ARE THE ALUMNI!
Annd I am happy and glad to have been there! May we all meet one day!
Ciao
kris King
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American Love
Rose Laurens
In the dark of the night when you leave me alone
With my tears and this fright creeping down to my bones
When you go, oooohhhh
When you go, oooohhhh
Feeling an empty shell, feeling out my soul
On the edge of the world, that's towing my goal
When you go, oooohhhh
When you go, oooohhhh
And I know that where you go
I will be cast away
And I pray in my sorrow
Won't you come back and stay?
American love
American love
When you go
When you go
I will try to be strong
When you make up your mind
I will love to be around
But I will never be blind
And you'll go, oooohhhh
And you'll go, oooohhhh
And I know that where you go
I will be cast away
And I feel the bitter tears
You'll make me cry some day
Only you give me the clue
To live on one more day
I love you
And I wish I knew
The way to make you stay
American love
American love
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Quand tu pars
Rose Laurens
J'entends bouger les arbres
Tellement j'respire fort
Je revois ton visage
Dans les bruits du dehors
Quand tu pars
Oh oh oh oh
Quand tu pars
Oh oh oh oh
J'avance au bord du vide
Où tu laisses mon corps
Entre les grands rapides
Et le fleuve qui dort
Quand tu pars
Oh oh oh oh
Quand tu pars
Oh oh oh oh
Comme ces fleurs privées d'couleurs
Dans leur lumière du soir
Je m'envole, j'm'éloigne du sol
Pour mieux t'apercevoir
J'veux vivre à ta lumière
J'veux vivre à ta lumière
Mon espace se fane
Et je danse à l'envers
Comme ces enfants tsiganes
Sur des débris de verre
Quand tu pars
Oh oh oh oh
Quand tu pars
Oh oh oh oh
Comme ces fleurs privées d'couleurs
Dans leur lumière du soir
Je m'envole, j'm'éloigne du sol
Pour mieux t'apercevoir
Je t'invente des îles brûlantes
Tout au bout de la Terre
Des endroits pour toi et moi
Pour des années entières
Pour vivre à ta lumière
Pour vivre à ta lumière
Oh oh
Pour vivre à ta lumière
Oh oh
Pour vivre à ta lumière
Oh oh
Oh oh
Pour vivre à ta lumière
Songwriters: Jean-pierre Goussaud / Francis Christian Cabrel
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Al Mclellan
I couldn't agree more...the most beautiful tune ever recorded...she doesn't get enough credit for this soulful masterpiece.
Steve Baker
One of the most beautiful, haunting songs ever made. Part of the collective memory of so many of us. RIP, sweet Rose.
Dirk V.
One for me the most beautiful tracks by Rose Laurens. I love him.
Jake the Kipper
Him? Lol.
Anthony b
This song will always remind me of a time in my life that still reminds me of how magical life can be.
cantforgetyou
Never heard this song before. I love the beat, synths and melodies.
Veronica Dennant
Have my own vinyl copy, played to death Wonderful memories . No one can take those away
Italian Brian's Hang Out
LOVE THIS SONG! I have ever since the 80's. Brought me to my knees in PAIN, and in LOVE. A song and artist that can do this, has to be AMAZING!
Nikolas SoDiant
Italian Brian's Hang Out The sweet Rose Laurens has passed away today in Paris ....Sadness !