Love of My Life
TNT Lyrics


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I could have been an L.A. film star
You could have been an opera queen
But I couldn't act to save my life
And you couldn't sing, so we split the scene

It don't matter where we go tonight
We've got all the time in the world
You, shine like an evening star
I'm gonna, run before you get too far,
I'm gonna, smile when you're in my arms
You are the, love of my life

We could have lived like the Onassis'
Sailing in some pacific dream,
Playing canasta in sunglasses
Sipping champagne down on our knees

I wouldn't want no place to go
If you weren't here by my side
Holding hands, ain't made no plans
Than to be with you tonight

We could have caught a late night flight
Taking us out to somewhere blue




But I couldn't fly to save my life
And red was the shade that suited you.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of TNT's Love of My Life showcases a couple who could have had different lives but chose to be together. The song describes how both of them could have had high-flying careers, but they had to give up their dreams for one another. The singer admits that he couldn't have been an LA film star, and his love interest couldn't have been an opera queen due to their lack of talent in those fields. However, they do not regret their choices as they have each other. The lyrics "It don't matter where we go tonight, we've got all the time in the world" reflects their contentment with being together.


The next stanza refers to the luxurious lives they could have led if they didn't choose each other. They could have been like the Onassis family, sailing on yachts and playing canasta while sipping champagne. However, the singer states that he wouldn't have wanted to go to any place if his love interest was not there with him. The lyrics "Holding hands, ain't made no plans, than to be with you tonight" highlights the simplicity of their relationship, and how their love is enough for them. The song then goes on to describe how they could have taken a late-night flight to a blue destination, but again they realize that they could not be without each other.


In conclusion, TNT's Love of my Life is a beautiful love song that highlights how love sometimes means sacrificing dreams and aspirations for the person that you love. The lyrics emphasize the importance of being together and the contentment that comes with it. The song portrays a simple relationship that is built on love and being with each other.


Line by Line Meaning

I could have been an L.A. film star
I once dreamed of becoming a Hollywood actor.


You could have been an opera queen
You once aspired to be a renowned opera singer.


But I couldn't act to save my life
However, I lacked the talent and skill to pursue that career path.


And you couldn't sing, so we split the scene
And similarly, you lacked the ability to sing, causing our romantic partnership to end.


It don't matter where we go tonight
The location of our evening plans is inconsequential.


We've got all the time in the world
We have an abundance of time to spend together.


You, shine like an evening star
You radiate bright and beautiful, like a star shining in the evening sky.


I'm gonna, run before you get too far
I will cherish our time together, but I am also aware of the potential pain that may arise from this relationship.


I'm gonna, smile when you're in my arms
While we are together, I will find joy and solace in your company, comforting you and myself.


You are the, love of my life
You are the one I love above all others, the one I am devoted to wholeheartedly.


We could have lived like the Onassis'
We could have had a life of luxury, like the famous Greek shipping family, the Onassis'.


Sailing in some pacific dream
We could have cruised the Pacific, enjoying a life of leisure and exploration.


Playing canasta in sunglasses
We could have passed the time playing games, wearing fashionable sunglasses, enjoying each other's company.


Sipping champagne down on our knees
We could have shared moments of intimacy, drinking champagne together while on our knees.


I wouldn't want no place to go
As long as I have you by my side, I am content with staying put and not traveling afar.


If you weren't here by my side
Without you near, I would feel lost and incomplete.


Holding hands, ain't made no plans
Being together, holding hands, and enjoying each other's company is enough, without needing elaborate plans.


Than to be with you tonight
All I want is to spend time with you tonight, nothing else matters in comparison.


We could have caught a late-night flight
We could have embarked on a spontaneous adventure, taking a late-night flight to a destination unknown.


Taking us out to somewhere blue
We could have gone to a place with blue skies, blue waters, and blue horizons.


But I couldn't fly to save my life
I am afraid of flying and not capable of overcoming my fear.


And red was the shade that suited you
You look stunning in the color red, and it complements you perfectly.




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Comments from YouTube:

Douglas Baker

This is a "sweet and happy" memory song for me!

Alejandro Harnell

Love this song

Svein Grovassbakk

Flott låt med TNT og Tony Mills & Ronny Le Tekrø.I give it to my love of my life...!

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