Use Your Heart
SWV Lyrics
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Refreshing conversation for the mind
As we stare we both seek and hope to find
Real love, purified
[Chorus]
Use your heart and not your eyes
Baby, just relax and ride
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Free your thoughts and watch them fly
Use your heart and not your eyes
I sigh as I watch you sleeping there
So easily I did things I'd never dare
I say to myself I'm glad that we share
Real love, purified
[Chorus]
My goodness, how it seems like yesterday
She crossed you, hurt you in the strongest way
You hurt so long, reward come to those who cry
Real love, purified
Just a second
I look at my watch's dial
And you love me
Helpin' me like a child
As we lay
I close my eyes and I smile
At your real love
Purified
In SWV's song Use Your Heart, the lyrics depict a couple in a refreshing and intimate moment. The song is about finding true love, and how it is more important to listen to your heart than your eyes. The duo sings, "Use your heart and not your eyes, baby just relax and ride. If you got time then I got time, yeah, yeah, yeah. Free your thoughts and watch them fly." The chorus emphasizes the importance of not only listening to your heart but also being patient and letting things happen naturally.
The first verse describes how the couple talks and connects with each other on a deeper level. They are searching for genuine love that is "purified." The second verse describes the singer watching their partner sleep and feeling grateful for the love they share. The bridge talks about a past hurt caused by someone else but explains that true love will come to those who cry.
The song has a slow, laidback beat with soft harmonies that add to the romantic essence of the lyrics. The lyrics use vivid imagery to describe the emotions and actions of falling in love. It encourages listeners to be open to love and let it happen naturally if they feel a deep connection.
Line by Line Meaning
Alone, you and I intertwine
We are alone together, physically and emotionally connecting
Refreshing conversation for the mind
We enjoy intelligent and stimulating talk
As we stare we both seek and hope to find
Together we search for a deeper connection
Real love, purified
We want genuine and unconditional love
Use your heart and not your eyes
Let your feelings guide you instead of just physical attraction
Baby, just relax and ride
Take it easy and go with the flow
If you got time then I got time
We have patience for each other
Free your thoughts and watch them fly
Let go of fears and allow yourself to feel fully
I sigh as I watch you sleeping there
I feel content and at peace when I watch you rest
So easily I did things I'd never dare
You make me feel bold and courageous
I say to myself I'm glad that we share
I express gratitude for having you in my life
My goodness, how it seems like yesterday
Time flies when you are happy
She crossed you, hurt you in the strongest way
You were hurt badly by someone else in the past
You hurt so long, reward come to those who cry
You suffered for a while but now you will have a better experience
Just a second
A brief moment
I look at my watch's dial
I check the time
And you love me
I feel your affection
Helpin' me like a child
You care for me in a way that makes me feel taken care of
As we lay
As we spend time together lying down
I close my eyes and I smile
I am content with us just being together
At your real love
I appreciate the sincere love you offer me
Purified
Genuine and authentic
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHAD HUGO, PHARRELL WILLIAMS, PHARRELL L WILLIAMS, TAMMY LUCAS
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