Careless Love
Southern Jazz Lyrics
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You've fly through my head like wine
You've wrecked the life of a many poor girl
And you nearly spoiled this life of mine
Love, oh love, oh careless love
In your clutches of desire
You've made me break a many true vow
Love, oh love, oh careless love
All my happiness bereft
You've filled my heart with weary old blues
Now I'm walkin', talkin' to myself
Love, oh love, oh careless love
Trusted you now, it's too late
You've made me throw my old friend down
That's why I sing this song of hate
Love, oh love, oh careless love
Night and day, I weep and moan
You brought the wrong man into this life of mine
For my sins, till judgment I'll atone
The lyrics of Southern Jazz's song Careless Love express the pain and heartbreak caused by love when it is reckless and careless. The repetition of the phrase "Love, oh love, oh careless love" highlights the theme of love being the cause of the singer's distress. The metaphor of love flying through the singer's head like wine conveys the dizzying and intoxicating effects of love, which can lead to poor decision-making and the ruin of one's life.
The lyrics also convey a sense of regret and self-recrimination, as the singer acknowledges breaking true vows and betraying old friends due to the power of love. The phrase "You've made me throw my old friend down" suggests that love has caused the singer to turn against someone who was once a close ally. The line "For my sins, till judgment I'll atone" implies that the singer sees love as a sin and feels a sense of guilt for succumbing to its pull.
Overall, Southern Jazz's Careless Love is a poignant and soulful reflection on the destructive power of love when it is not handled with care.
Line by Line Meaning
Love, oh love, oh careless love
The singer is addressing love and calling it careless.
You've fly through my head like wine
Love has affected the singer like alcohol, making them unsteady and dizzy.
You've wrecked the life of a many poor girl
Love has ruined the lives of many girls and women.
And you nearly spoiled this life of mine
Love has almost ruined the artist's life too.
In your clutches of desire
Love is personified as having a strong grip on the artist due to their desire.
You've made me break a many true vow
Love has caused the singer to break many promises and commitments.
Then you set my very soul on fire
Love has ignited and consumed the singer's soul with passion.
All my happiness bereft
Love has taken away all of the artist's joy and happiness.
You've filled my heart with weary old blues
Love has caused the artist to be filled with sadness and melancholy.
Now I'm walkin', talkin' to myself
Love has driven the artist to feel insane, causing them to talk to themselves.
Trusted you now, it's too late
The singer trusted love but now it is too late as the damage has already been done.
You've made me throw my old friend down
Love has caused the artist to betray and abandon an old friend.
That's why I sing this song of hate
The singer is singing a song of hate towards love because of the pain and suffering it has caused them.
Night and day, I weep and moan
The singer is constantly crying and complaining about their situation due to love.
You brought the wrong man into this life of mine
Love has caused the singer to be with the wrong person, bringing negativity into their life.
For my sins, till judgment I'll atone
The artist believes that they are being punished for their past sins and will continue to suffer until the day of judgment.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANGELO BADALAMENTI, JOHN MAYBURY
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