It's Only Love
The Beatles＃ Lyrics
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When you sigh my inside just flies, (butterflies)
Why am I so shy when I'm beside you
It's only love and that is all,
Why should I feel the way I do
It's only love and that is all,
But it's so hard loving you
Is it right that you and I should fight, (every night)
Just the sight of you makes nighttime bright, (very bright)
Haven't I the right to make it up girl
It's only love and that is all,
Why should I feel the way I do
It's only love and that is all,
But it's so hard loving you
Yes it's so hard loving you
Loving you
The lyrics to The Beatles' song "It's Only Love" speak to the complexity and difficulty of relationships, specifically the experience of being in love. The opening verses describe the intense feelings the singer has when they see the person they love, being overwhelmed with emotions like excitement and nervousness. The repeated refrain that "it's only love and that is all" serves as a reminder that love is the core of the issue here, and that the intense emotions they are feeling come with the territory, so to speak. The singer recognizes that there is no logical reason for the way they feel, but that doesn't stop them from experiencing those emotions.
The later verses deal more with conflict and the struggles that come with being in a relationship. The imagery of fighting "every night" shows the singer's frustration with their current situation, but the sight of the person they love is enough to "make nighttime bright," indicating that despite the conflicts, the love between the two parties is still strong. Ultimately, the song is about the challenges of loving someone, but also the persistence of that love in the face of those challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
I get high when I see you go by, (my oh my)
My heart races when I see you walk past and I get excited just by the thought of you.
When you sigh my inside just flies, (butterflies)
The sound of your contentment gives me feelings of joy and excitement that flutter in my chest like butterflies.
Why am I so shy when I'm beside you
When I'm around you, I feel nervous and unsure of myself, which makes me hold back and not express my true feelings.
It's only love and that is all,
Despite all the intense emotions I'm feeling, ultimately it's just love and nothing more.
Why should I feel the way I do
I can't explain why I feel this way, it's just the way my heart reacts to being near you.
But it's so hard loving you
Despite my love for you, it's also difficult because it comes with many challenges and obstacles that make it trying and arduous.
Is it right that you and I should fight, (every night)
Is it fair that we argue and disagree constantly, every time we're together?
Just the sight of you makes nighttime bright, (very bright)
Being able to see you fills me with such intense emotion and happiness that even in the dark of night, everything seems brighter and more colorful.
Haven't I the right to make it up girl
Don't I have the chance to make things right between us, to reconcile and move forward as a couple?
Yes it's so hard loving you
Repeating the sentiment from earlier, loving you is not an easy task, and requires great patience, dedication and love.
Loving you
The final line serves as a recap and reminder of the overall theme of the song: loving someone and all the trials and tribulations that come with it.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Lennon, Paul Mccartney
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