Love
Taylor Swift / Def Leppard Lyrics


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Love, love look what you've done to my heart
Oh I should've known from the start
That, you'd go and tear it apart
Oh and now you've deserted me

You never lose, you never fail
You always live to tell the tale
You take me up, you bring me down
Without a touch, without a sound

[Chorus]
Love, love why do I keep searching high and low?
You take me in your arms and let me go

Oh how long must it be until you, come run back to me can't you see
I got no release from the pain just to see you again

You never lose, you never fail
You always live to tell the tale
You take me up, you bring me down
Without a touch, without a sound

[Chorus]

Love, love, let me go

When will love set me free?
When will you come back to me?

[Chorus]





Oh love

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Taylor Swift/Def Leppard's song "Love" are a reflection on the pain and heartbreak that love can bring. The singer talks about feeling deserted and torn apart by someone they loved, who seemed to have the power to lift them up and bring them down without even touching them. They continue to search for the love that they lost, hoping for its return and release from the pain it caused.


The theme of lost love is common in many songs, but this particular song takes a slightly different approach by addressing the power dynamic in relationships. The idea that one person can have the power to lift you up or tear you down without even touching you is a powerful metaphor for the emotional toll that love can take.


Overall, the song is a beautiful tribute to the complexities of love and the emotional struggles that come with it.


Line by Line Meaning

Love, love look what you've done to my heart
Love, you have deeply affected and changed my heart.


Oh I should've known from the start
I should have realized the consequences of loving you from the beginning.


That, you'd go and tear it apart
I knew you would end up breaking my heart.


Oh and now you've deserted me
You left me alone and abandoned.


You never lose, you never fail
Love never experiences defeat or failure.


You always live to tell the tale
Love always has a story to tell.


You take me up, you bring me down
Love lifts me up and lets me down.


Without a touch, without a sound
Love can both give and take without any physical or audible cues.


[Chorus]
Love why do I keep searching for you when you keep letting me go?


Oh how long must it be until you, come run back to me can't you see
When will you come back to me and realize what we had was worth fighting for?


I got no release from the pain just to see you again
Seeing you again does not lessen the heartache you have caused me.


Love, love, let me go
Love, I wish I could be released from my feelings for you.


When will love set me free?
When will my love for you no longer hold me captive?


When will you come back to me?
When will you finally come back to me and stay forever?


[Chorus]
Love, why do I keep chasing after you when you only bring me heartbreak?


Oh love
Oh, the pain and frustration that comes with falling in love.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: RICHARD SAVAGE

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Comments from YouTube:

Lisa Giberson

Love this song. My former partner played this for me on our first date. Sadly I lost him to cancer in 2017.

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Me encanta esta cancion

Thartayy Quinn

So in love with this 'love' 🥰🥰

Pásztor Zoltán

3:09 my back is peas, the guitar solo with the strings is so beautiful!

Christophe M

encore du beau et du bon ...du très bon !

Robing6062

love this!

Matheus Capitânio

This is a gem of a video

Geoffery

I grew up listening to music

Sai Lau

So nice

David Caldwell

They are badass together

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