Love Goes
Sam Smith & Labrinth Lyrics
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That I have to send you away
You may not understand
But I know that you will one day
You're broken, I know this
And if you knew it
You would love me a whole different way
But that's how love goes, goes
That's how love goes, goes, goes, goes
That's how love goes
I tried to change you
Tried to make you into someone else (someone else)
I guess the only one I'm fooling
Is my stupid self
You're broken, we know that
And if you knew it
You won't fight me when I say farewell
That's how love goes, goes
That's how love goes, goes, goes, goes
That's how love goes, goes, goes, goes
That's how love goes, goes, goes, goes
That's how love
Say one day I'll be back
Don't hold your breath
Just know I hold a place
For you always
'Cause that's how love goes, goes
That's how love goes, goes, goes, goes
That's how love goes, goes, goes, goes
That's how love goes, goes, goes, goes
That's how love (goes)
Yeah, yeah
Oh
That's how love goes, yeah (ooh, whoa)
The verses of the song “Love Goes” by Sam Smith and Labrinth express the pain of a lover who has to send away their partner despite the mutual love they share. The lover acknowledges the fact that their partner is broken and needs healing, but they also realize that they cannot be the one to fix them. Hence, they have decided to send them away for their betterment, even if it means causing themselves immense pain. The lover believes that their partner may not understand the situation now, but they will eventually realize the reasons behind their decision. The choruses of the song reiterate the idea that this is how love goes - sometimes it just doesn’t work despite the love that is present.
The second verse shows the lover’s realization that they cannot change their partner despite their efforts to improve them. The only person they have been able to fool in that regard is themselves. The lover again admits that their partner is broken and requires healing, and that they will not fight when they are sent away because they know it is for the best. The chorus again stresses the inevitability of love sometimes not working out despite the feelings involved.
The final verse is an expression of hope. The lover tells their partner that they are not holding their breath for them to return, but they will always have a place in their heart. They express the belief that love can work out in the future when the timing is right.
In all, the song is a potent reminder that love is unpredictable and sometimes does not work out despite the feelings involved. It is also a message of hope that, even when love does not work out, there can be a place in the heart for that special someone.
Line by Line Meaning
I hope you understand
I hope you can comprehend my decision to leave you
That I have to send you away
I have to say goodbye to you
You may not understand
You may not realize why I'm ending things
But I know that you will one day
I have faith that someday you'll grasp the situation
You're broken, I know this
I'm aware that you're hurt and damaged
And if you knew it
If you were conscious of it
You would love me a whole different way
You would have a different kind of love for me
But that's how love goes, goes
That's the way love works
I tried to change you
I attempted to modify you
Tried to make you into someone else (someone else)
Tried to turn you into another person
I guess the only one I'm fooling
I'm deluding myself and no one else
Is my stupid self
Only myself, which is foolish
You're broken, we know that
We both acknowledge you're damaged
And if you knew it
If you were aware of the pain
You won't fight me when I say farewell
You won't struggle when I say my goodbyes
Say one day I'll be back
Implies a possibility of returning one day
Don't hold your breath
Don't wait around for me to come back
Just know I hold a place
Just be aware that I have a special place in my heart for you
For you always
For you, forever
'Cause that's how love goes, goes
That's how love works
Yeah, yeah
An expression of agreement
Oh
An exclamation of emotion
That's how love goes, yeah (ooh, whoa)
That's how love works
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Sam Smith, Timothy McKenzie
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@MK-ko9lz
LYRICS:
I hope you understand
That I have to send you away
You may not understand
But I know that you will one day
You're broken, I know this
And if you knew it
You would love me a whole different way
But that's how love goes, goes
That's how love goes, goes, goes, goes
That's how love goes
I tried to change you
Tried to make you into someone else (someone else)
I guess the only one I'm fooling
Is my stupid self
You're broken, we know that
And if you knew it
You won't fight me when I say farewell
That's how love goes, goes
That's how love goes, goes, goes, goes
That's how love goes, goes, goes, goes
That's how love goes, goes, goes, goes
That's how love
Say one day I'll be back
Don't hold your breath
Just know I hold a place
For you always
'Cause that's how love goes, goes
That's how love goes, goes, goes, goes
That's how love goes, goes, goes, goes
That's how love goes, goes, goes, goes
That's how love (goes)
Yeah, yeah
Oh
That's how love goes, yeah (ooh, whoa)
@intansofea9445
I hope you understand
That I have to send you away
You may not understand
But I know that you will one day
You're broken, I know this
And if you knew it
You would love me a whole different way
But that's how love goes, goes
That's how love goes, goes, goes, goes
That's how love goes
I tried to change you
Tried to make you into someone else (someone else)
I guess the only one I'm fooling
Is my stupid self
You're broken, we know that
And if you knew it
You won't fight me when I say farewell
That's how love goes, goes
That's how love goes, goes, goes, goes
That's how love goes, goes, goes, goes
That's how love goes, goes, goes, goes
That's how love
Say one day I'll be back
Don't hold your breath
Just know I hold a place
For you always
'Cause that's how love goes, goes
That's how love goes, goes, goes, goes
That's how love goes, goes, goes, goes
That's how love goes, goes, goes, goes
That's how love (goes)
Yeah, yeah
Oh
That's how love goes, yeah (ooh, whoa)
@latoya3872
Lyrics
I hope you understand
That I have to send you away
You may not understand
But I know that you will one day
You're broken, I know this
And if you knew it
You would love me a whole different way
But that's how love goes, goes
That's how love goes, goes, goes, goes
That's how love goes
I tried to change you
Tried to make you into someone else (someone else)
I guess the only one I'm fooling
Is my stupid self
You're broken, we know that
And if you knew it
You won't fight me when I say farewell
That's how love goes, goes
That's how love goes, goes, goes, goes
That's how love goes, goes, goes, goes
That's how love goes, goes, goes, goes
That's how love
Say one day I'll be back
Don't hold your breath
Just know I hold a place
For you always
'Cause that's how love goes, goes
That's how love goes, goes, goes, goes
That's how love goes, goes, goes, goes
That's how love goes, goes, goes, goes
That's how love (goes)
Yeah, yeah
Oh
That's how love goes, yeah (ooh, whoa)
@briannawhitaker1630
No ones going to talk about the pianist? Magical.
@frostwen
that's the first thing I did after listening to the song - to check the list and search for her name.
@seenelle4032
it was my first thought... so incredible
@hypot
Who is she tho
@marylevchenko4971
@@hypot her name's Ruth O’Mahony Brady and she is truly wonderful <3
@felixnunes6530
No
@sagelove7191
Umm the vocals are so immaculate, THIS SHOULD BE ILLEGAL
@SabaKhan-mk8yg
My Brother has covered (Love Goes) by Sam, Hope you will listen☺️, hope he gets 600 S....
https://youtu.be/WM2YlWQrYgw
@starrbambi5918
I know love i know im crying
@334finest
Beautiful ❤️