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I Didn't Know I Was Looking For Love
Sitti Lyrics
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I wasn’t looking for anyone to be mine
I thought that love was just a fabrication
A train that wouldn’t stop at my station
Home, alone, that was my consignment
Solitary confinement
So when we met I was getting around you
I didn’t know I was looking for love until I found you
[chorus]
I didn’t know I was looking for love
Until I found you (honey/baby)
I didn’t know I was looking for love
Until I found you (honey/baby)
I didn’t know I was looking for love
I didn’t know I was looking for love
Coz there we stood and I would oh I wonder could
I say what I felt and not be misunderstood
A thousand stars came into my system
I never knew how much I had missed then
Slap on the lap of my heart you landed
I was coy but you made me candid
And now the planets circle around you
I didn’t know I was looking for love until I found you
[repeat chorus]
So we build from here with love the foundation
In a world were tears are consolation
Now you’re here there’s a full brass band
Playing in me like a wonderland
And if you left I would be two foot small
And every tear would be a waterfall
Soundless, boundless I surround you
I didn’t know I was looking for love until I found you
Sitti's song "I Didn't Know I Was Looking For Love" is a beautiful love ballad that tells a story of how the singer unexpectedly fell in love. The lyrics start off with the singer admitting that she was content with being alone and didn't think she needed anyone to be with. She says that she believed that love was just a fantasy and not something that she could attain. The line "A train that wouldn't stop at my station" suggests that she had been disappointed in love before and didn't want to pursue it further.
However, things changed when she met the person she fell in love with. The singer says that she wasn't actively searching for love, but when she found the person, she realized that she had been looking for love all along. The lyrics in the chorus repeat the phrase, "I didn't know I was looking for love until I found you," which emphasizes the surprise and unexpectedness of her feelings.
The second verse delves deeper into the singer's emotions, as she wonders if she can express her feelings without being misunderstood. She then describes how she feels like a thousand stars have entered her universe, and that she didn't know how much she had missed love until she found the right person. The lyrics portray how love knocks on our doors when we least expect it, and how it shakes up our world.
The final verse describes how the singer's life has changed since falling in love. She says that love has become the foundation for their relationship, and that even though the world can be a tough place, having someone to love makes it easier. She concludes by saying that without her loved one, her world would be smaller and less exciting. The song's powerful message emphasizes the importance of opening our hearts to love, even when we don't expect it.
Line by Line Meaning
I was alone thinking I was just fine
I was content with being on my own
I wasn’t looking for anyone to be mine
I wasn't actively seeking a relationship
I thought that love was just a fabrication
I believed that love wasn't real
A train that wouldn’t stop at my station
Love wasn't something that would come to me
Home, alone, that was my consignment
Being alone was my fate
Solitary confinement
I was isolated from love
So when we met I was getting around you
When we met, I was just spending time with you casually
I didn’t know I was looking for love until I found you
I didn't realize that I needed love until I met you
I didn’t know I was looking for love
I wasn't aware that I needed love
Until I found you (honey/baby)
It was only when I met you that I discovered what love truly was
Coz there we stood and I would oh I wonder could
When we were together, I couldn't help but wonder
I say what I felt and not be misunderstood
I wanted to express my true feelings without being misinterpreted
A thousand stars came into my system
I felt an overwhelming amount of emotions
I never knew how much I had missed then
I didn't realize how much I was missing before I met you
Slap on the lap of my heart you landed
You entered my life and captured my heart
I was coy but you made me candid
At first, I was hesitant to open up to you, but you helped me be more honest
And now the planets circle around you
You are the center of my universe
So we build from here with love the foundation
We will build our relationship on a foundation of love
In a world were tears are consolation
In a world full of sadness and heartbreak
Now you’re here there’s a full brass band
Your presence in my life brings so much joy and happiness
Playing in me like a wonderland
You make me feel like I'm in a magical place
And if you left I would be two foot small
If you were to leave, my world would crumble
And every tear would be a waterfall
I would be overcome with grief and sadness
Soundless, boundless I surround you
My love for you is infinite and all-encompassing
Contributed by Jason W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.