Good Love
T.E.L.O.E. Lyrics
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I'm not here to make a home
You are afraid to break my heart in two
But you won't.
You don't love me baby
And you never will
It's not a question still
Hey hey here's a song
Now where's the good love honey?
You got me all wrong.
So stop talking
You don't make sense
Don't say you're sorry solely in your own defense
If you can't understand it
Don't believe it's true
But keep your head on right
I need the rest of you.
'Cause I don't love you baby
I'm just passing through
Til I get my hands on you
Hey hey here's the money
Hey hey here's a song
Now where's the good love, honey?
You got me all wrong.
If you don't see me crying
Don't rescue me.
If you don't see me trying
I am occupied and free.
You don't love me baby
You're no good for me
It's not a mystery
Hey hey here's the money
Hey hey here's a song
Now where's the good love honey?
You got me all wrong.
I don't love you baby
I'm just passing through
Til I get my hands on you
Hey hey here's the money
Hey hey here's a song
Now where's the good love honey?
You got me all wrong.
The lyrics to the T.E.L.O.E. song "Good Love" portray a relationship in which the singer and their partner are not on the same page. The singer declares that they are not trying to change their partner or create a home with them, but the partner is still afraid of hurting them. The singer acknowledges that they do not love their partner and never will, but tries to remedy the situation with money and music. The partner's senseless apologies and inability to understand the truth frustrate the singer, but they still desire the rest of their partner.
The singer's blunt honesty and lack of attachment to the partner create a dynamic that is different from that in typical love songs. The song invites the listener to question what love truly is and whether it is necessary for a relationship to succeed. The desire for "good love" is present, but it is unclear what that entails or whether it can be achieved in this particular relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I am not here to make a change in you
I am not trying to change who you are
I'm not here to make a home
I am not looking for a committed relationship with you
You are afraid to break my heart in two
You are afraid to hurt me emotionally
But you won't.
But I am confident that you won't break my heart
You don't love me baby
You do not have romantic feelings for me
And you never will
And I do not believe that will change
It's not a question still
It is not up for debate
But hey hey here's the money
But I am still willing to pay you for your time
Hey hey here's a song
And I am still willing to write a song for you
Now where's the good love honey?
But where is the genuine emotional connection and affection?
You got me all wrong.
You are misunderstanding my intentions and feelings
So stop talking
Stop trying to explain yourself
You don't make sense
What you are saying does not add up
Don't say you're sorry solely in your own defense
Do not apologize just to make yourself feel better
If you can't understand it
If you are unable to comprehend the situation
Don't believe it's true
Do not believe that there is something more than what there really is
But keep your head on right
However, keep a clear head and perspective
I need the rest of you.
I want you to be fully present and engaged with me
'Cause I don't love you baby
Because I do not have romantic feelings for you
I'm just passing through
I am just here temporarily
Til I get my hands on you
Until I have what I want from you
If you don't see me crying
If you do not see me showing vulnerability
Don't rescue me.
Do not try to save me from my emotions
If you don't see me trying
If you do not see me putting in effort
I am occupied and free.
I am busy but also uncommitted to you
You're no good for me
I do not believe you are a good fit for me
It's not a mystery
It is not a secret
Hey hey here's the money
But I am still willing to pay you for your time
Hey hey here's a song
And I am still willing to write a song for you
Now where's the good love honey?
But where is the genuine emotional connection and affection?
You got me all wrong.
Again, you are misunderstanding my intentions and feelings
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JENNIFER ANNE OGNIBENE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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