Berhe has listed Lauryn Hill, The Beatles, Carole King, Grouplove, Adele, Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran as some of her musical influences. She said that "the one thing all my favorite artists have in common is they are all storytellers. Something that I try to incorporate in my music", in an interview with Idolator.
If This Is Love
Ruth B Lyrics
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The way those words left your mouth
I feel broken, shattered and blue
And it's all because of you
And I'm trying, trying to figure it out
If this is love
Why does it break me down?
If this is love
Why does it break me down?
Why do you break me down?
It's been a long time since I've felt the way that I do now
Like I need you but I don't know how
It's been a while since I smiled
And I meant it for all my heart
But the idea of leaving this behind, it tears me apart
If this is love
Why does it break me down?
Why do you break me down?
If this is love
Why does it break me down?
Why do you break me down?
Kiss me now and remind me why
I ever wanted to make you mine
And even though it hurts in this moment
I've always known it
You're the other half of my broken heart
If this is love
Why does it break me down?
Why do you break me down?
If this is love
Why does it break me down?
Why do you break me down?
Even though it hurts in this moment
I've always known it
You're the other half of my broken heart
The song If This is Love by Ruth B. is a heart-wrenching piece that explores the confusing and painful feelings that can come with love. The lyrics express the singer's struggle to come to terms with the words her partner spoke, which left her feeling broken, shattered, and blue. She questions why she feels this way, asking if this is love, why does it break her down, and why does her partner break her down? She expresses that it has been a long time since she has felt this way and that she needs her partner but does not know how to make it work. Even the idea of leaving it all behind tears her apart.
The chorus repeats the questioning of why love can sometimes break people down, and it seems like the singer is directly addressing her partner, hoping that a kiss and a reminder of why she fell in love with him can alleviate the pain. She acknowledges that she has always known that he is the other half of her broken heart, despite the pain that comes with it. Overall, the song speaks to the pain and struggle that can come with relationships, even when there is love.
Line by Line Meaning
It's been a long day and I'm trying to figure it out
The singer is having a difficult day and trying to make sense of the situation.
The way those words left your mouth
The singer is upset by something that was said to them.
I feel broken, shattered and blue
The singer is emotionally hurt and sad.
And it's all because of you
The artist believes that the cause of their pain is the person they are addressing.
And I'm trying, trying to figure it out
The artist is making an effort to understand their feelings and the situation.
If this is love
The singer questions whether the feelings they are experiencing are truly love.
Why does it break me down?
The singer is wondering why love is causing them so much pain.
Why do you break me down?
The artist addresses the person they blame for their emotional pain, wondering why they are causing it.
It's been a long time since I've felt the way that I do now
The artist hasn't felt this way for a while and is having trouble dealing with it.
Like I need you but I don't know how
The artist desires the person they are addressing but doesn't know how to express these feelings.
It's been a while since I smiled
The singer hasn't been happy for a long time.
And I meant it for all my heart
When the artist did smile, it was genuine and heartfelt.
But the idea of leaving this behind, it tears me apart
The thought of moving on from this person and their relationship is causing the singer great emotional pain.
Kiss me now and remind me why
The singer wants physical affection to help them remember why they are with this person.
I ever wanted to make you mine
The singer desires ownership of the person they are addressing.
And even though it hurts in this moment
The artist acknowledges the pain they are feeling.
I've always known it
The artist has known something for a long time.
You're the other half of my broken heart
The singer believes that the person they are addressing is the missing piece that completes them.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ruth Berhe
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Soccer Lover
When you say "I love you", you are saying:
"I respect you"
"I care about you"
"I value you"
"I want you"
"I will be there for you"
"I want to help you"
"I will try to put your needs before mine"
Don't say "I love you" when you don't mean it. The word 'love' fucks a lot of people over.
If you don't love someone, don't lead them on and make them think they have a chance. You are building them up so high, to what? See them fall right back down? Play the victim, say they were clingy?
Just don't ruin people, because it fucking hurts.
Soccer Lover
When you say "I love you", you are saying:
"I respect you"
"I care about you"
"I value you"
"I want you"
"I will be there for you"
"I want to help you"
"I will try to put your needs before mine"
Don't say "I love you" when you don't mean it. The word 'love' fucks a lot of people over.
If you don't love someone, don't lead them on and make them think they have a chance. You are building them up so high, to what? See them fall right back down? Play the victim, say they were clingy?
Just don't ruin people, because it fucking hurts.
The Pet Shop Lady
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Tyler's Sandy Taco thank you
jammy 13
u r ryt 😔
T. D Dawn
jammy 13 ....so cute
Jeshua Shndwynn
Very well said 👏🏻👏🏻
Shreeya Madan
i dont understand why she's so underrated. she deserves so much more love and fame. i absolutely love her voice, oh my god.
Peace be with us
Maybe because she does not want to sell her soul for fame. Soul is more precious than the temporary fame of this world.
Jongmal Kim
Dear you ,
Losing you was a nightmare ,
but loving you was even worse :')
raffy briones
Ouch!!!!