It's Only Love
The Beatles (Capitol Albums) 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 song "It's Only Love" by The Beatles talks about the struggles of love and the complicated emotions that come with it. The lyrics express the feeling of being shy and nervous around someone, but also feeling incredibly high and excited when they're around. It's a song that explores the ups and downs of a relationship, as seen in lines like "Is it right that you and I should fight, (every night)".
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "It's only love and that is all" and questions why the singer should feel so strongly about someone when it's just a simple emotion like love. However, the lyrics also acknowledge the difficulty of loving someone and the challenges that can come with it. Despite the struggles, the singer still wants to make things right, asking "Haven't I the right to make it up girl".
Overall, "It's Only Love" is a relatable and introspective song about the complexities of love and the emotions that come with it, highlighting the highs and lows that can come with any relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I get high when I see you go by, (my oh my)
My heart races with excitement every time I catch a glimpse of you passing by
When you sigh my inside just flies, (butterflies)
I experience an overwhelming feeling of butterflies in my stomach when you breathe out
Why am I so shy when I'm beside you.
Even though I'm near you, I feel too timid to express how I really feel
It's only love and that is all,
Why should I feel the way I do.
Despite the strong emotions I have towards you, I remind myself that it's just love and there's no logical reason for me to feel this way
But it's so hard loving you.
However, despite my logical musings about love, it's challenging to deal with the intensity of my feelings for you
Is it right that you and I should fight, (every night)
I question if it's justified that we constantly argue with each other
Just the sight of you makes nighttime bright, (very bright)
When I see you, even in the darkest of times, I feel an inner joy and lightness
Haven't I the right to make it up girl.
I feel like it's my responsibility to make things right with you and offer a resolution
Yes it's so hard loving you.
Loving you.
In the end, the chorus repeats that despite everything, the difficulties in truly loving you persist
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN LENNON, JOHN WINSTON LENNON, PAUL MCCARTNEY, PAUL JAMES MCCARTNEY
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