Code of Love
Spandau Ballet Lyrics


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He put so much into her life
She took so much out of his
It was a crucial assignment
No one ever asked for this

It was a little confusin'
He thought, he knew what to do
But now they're walkin' in silence
Little girl and soldier blue

Well, she wrote you a song, sayin' that she approved
But you didn't understand
And when love comes along, it's just a catcher in the rye
It's hard to make those long term plans

Well, it's the code of love
You don't understand her
Well, it's the code of love
You could never ask for more
You could never ask for more

They made a certain agreement
He's bound to do what he's told
He ran back home with the message
Screwed up in a pocket cold

She sat at home with her reason
A sour note and a tear
But love comes home for the season
Breakin' down the walls of fears

Well, she wrote you a song sayin' that she approved
But you didn't understand
And when love comes along, it's just a catcher in the rye
It's hard to make those long term plans

Well, it's the code of love
You don't understand her
Well, it's the code of love
You could never ask for more
You could never ask for more

Well, it's the code of love
You don't understand her
Well, it's the code of love
You don't understand her

Code of love
Code of love




Code of love
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Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Spandau Ballet's "Code of Love" tell the story of a man (possibly a soldier, hence the reference to "soldier blue") who was tasked with a crucial assignment involving a woman ("little girl") in his life. He put a lot into their relationship, but she took a lot out of it, leaving him confused about what to do. They walk in silence, suggesting a breakdown of effective communication. She writes him a song, but he doesn't understand it or her, making it difficult for him to make long-term plans.


Despite any confusion, there's a code of love at play here that the man cannot quite grasp. He might be bound to do what he's told, but love "comes home for the season," breaking down walls of fear. There seems to be a sense of longing and regret in the lyrics as they contemplate the nature of love and how it can be hard to understand or make sense of. The use of the phrase "code of love" implies that love is a set of rules or guidelines that must be followed, but it's not always easy to do so.


Overall, the lyrics of "Code of Love" paint a picture of a complicated and confusing relationship, with moments of beauty and connection but also moments of frustration and misunderstanding. It suggests that love is a powerful force that can be both joyful and painful, and that it's not always easy to navigate its intricacies.


Line by Line Meaning

He put so much into her life
He was fully invested in their relationship and gave her everything he had


She took so much out of his
She took advantage of his love and drained him emotionally


It was a crucial assignment
Their relationship was an important task or mission that they had to accomplish together


No one ever asked for this
Neither of them chose to fall in love, it just happened unexpectedly


It was a little confusin'
Their relationship was complicated and not always clear


He thought, he knew what to do
He believed he had a solid plan for how to navigate the challenges in their relationship


But now they're walkin' in silence
They are both keeping their thoughts and emotions to themselves, causing a lack of communication


Little girl and soldier blue
Referring to themselves, she is the one in control and he is the obedient one


Well, she wrote you a song, sayin' that she approved
She expressed her fondness for him through music, but he misinterpreted the message


But you didn't understand
He failed to comprehend her true intentions and feelings


And when love comes along, it's just a catcher in the rye
Love can be elusive and difficult to grasp, like trying to catch something in the wind


It's hard to make those long term plans
Planning for the future in a relationship is difficult when things are uncertain


Well, it's the code of love
Love has its own set of rules and expectations that are not always easy to follow


You don't understand her
He struggles to comprehend her actions and emotions


You could never ask for more
He knows he is lucky to have her and doesn't want to ask for too much


They made a certain agreement
They came to an understanding of how their relationship would work


He's bound to do what he's told
He feels obligated to fulfill his role in the relationship, even if it's not what he wants


He ran back home with the message
He completed his task and returned with the information she wanted


Screwed up in a pocket cold
The message was crumpled and ruined from being carried in his pocket


She sat at home with her reason
She thought about and justified to herself the actions she took in their relationship


A sour note and a tear
She felt sad and regretful about the current state of their relationship


But love comes home for the season
Love always finds its way back into their lives, especially during certain times of the year


Breakin' down the walls of fears
Their love helps them overcome their fears and doubts about the relationship


You don't understand her
He is still struggling to understand her true feelings and motivations




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Written by: GARY KEMP

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