Call It Love
Shenandoah Lyrics
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You stole my heart away, from clear across the room
And somehow it was plain you felt the same
Looking back now we can’t say exactly how we knew
All a wise man needs
Is one glimpse of destiny
That no one but that perfect match can start
Like a bolt of lightning flashing in the dark
When fate lights forever up call it magic, call it love
Until that night, love at first sight
Was just a childish fantasy, like wishing on a star
If you ask me now, don’t ask me how
All I can say is I believe, the proof is in the heart
Natures strongest source
Will always take it’s course
There’s an ancient fire deep in every heart
That no one but that perfect match can start
Like a bolt of lightning flashing in the dark
When fate lights forever up call it magic, call it love
There’s an ancient fire deep in every heart
That no one but that perfect match can start
Like a bolt of lightning flashing in the dark
When fate lights forever up call it magic, call it love
The opening lines of Shenandoah's "Call It Love" reflect on the concept of love at first sight. According to the songwriter, the woman he sings about in the song caught his eye without any effort—she simply stole his heart from across the room. Although they can't describe how they felt it, they both felt an inexplicable connection from the moment they laid eyes on each other. The chorus of the song speaks about an "ancient fire" that burns in every person's heart, which only the right person can kindle. The writer uses simile to describe this phenomenon as a "bolt of lightning flashing in the dark," an image that captures the suddenness and intensity of the rush of love.
The writer talks about how before he met the object of his affection, he thought that love at first sight was only a fantasy, the kind of myth that children believe. He marvels over how inexplicable his feelings are about this woman, but he believes in his heart that there's something special between them. The songwriter suggests that the force of nature will always triumph, implying that love is a force of nature that can't be controlled by logic or reason. The final chorus of the song conveys that the ancient flame of love has the potential to ignite infinite possibilities in a person's life. It suggests that whether it be called magic or love, it's an experience that's both divine and mysterious, which can create an eternal bond between two people.
Line by Line Meaning
Now you caught my eye without trying girl
Just by being herself, the girl caught the singer's attention and made him notice her presence in the room.
You stole my heart away, from clear across the room
The girl's beauty and charisma had an immediate and profound impact on the singer, and he fell for her right away, even though they were not close physically.
And somehow it was plain you felt the same
Although they did not have the chance to talk yet, the singer could feel that the girl shared his attraction and affection for her, to some extent.
Looking back now we can’t say exactly how we knew
Even though they ended up together, the singer cannot pinpoint the exact reason why he and the girl were drawn to each other so intensely from the first moment.
All a wise man needs
Is one glimpse of destiny
Some things in life happen for a reason, and a wise man can sense that there is a purpose behind a random encounter that can lead to a deeper connection and meaningful relationship.
There’s an ancient fire deep in every heart
That no one but that perfect match can start
Like a bolt of lightning flashing in the dark
When fate lights forever up call it magic, call it love
The intense attraction and bond between two people who are meant to be together is almost magical and can ignite a passionate flame that will last forever.
Until that night, love at first sight
Was just a childish fantasy, like wishing on a star
Before meeting the girl, the concept of love at first sight seemed unrealistic and naive, like wishing for something impossible.
If you ask me now, don’t ask me how
All I can say is I believe, the proof is in the heart
Even though he cannot explain rationally why he and the girl fell for each other so quickly, the singer knows deep in his heart that they are meant to be together and that their love is true and eternal.
Natures strongest source
Will always take it’s course
The irresistible force of nature that brings two people together cannot be stopped or controlled, as it follows its own logic and rules to create a perfect match between two souls.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: TONY HASELDEN
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