If This Is Love
The Foreign Exchange Yahzarah Lyrics
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You don't know if it's real life...
You don't know it's a dream
You don't know if it's real life
That's what it feels like
To you
You don't know anything
That's when you realize
It's true
Out of touch, wasting time
My heart (oooh if this is love)
Everything I thought I knew, I lost in you
You're turning me around (oooh if this is love)
You don't wonder why
You just know to believe me
Cause I make it easy
To choose
I don't question love
I just go where you lead me
Love is so easy
To lose
Eyay, eyay, eyay
Eyay - love, eyay, eyay
Eyay - love, eyay, eyay
Eyay - love, eyay, eyay - it's love
W/ ad libs
The lyrics to Yahzarah's "If This Is Love" speak to the complexities and uncertainties of romantic love. The opening lines, "You don't know it's a dream, you don't know if it's real life," suggest that love can feel surreal and hard to grasp. The singer goes on to describe a feeling of being out of touch and wasting time, but also feeling like everything is new and mysterious. The repeated refrain of "if this is love" suggests that there is doubt and questioning about the authenticity of the emotions being felt.
The lyrics also touch on the idea of surrendering to love, with lines like "I don't question love, I just go where you lead me." The singer seems to be acknowledging that love can be unpredictable and uncontrollable, but that there is something exhilarating about giving oneself over to it. The use of the word "easy" in the final verse ("Love is so easy to lose") suggests that love can be both effortless and fragile.
Overall, the lyrics to "If This Is Love" convey a sense of uncertainty and vulnerability, but also a willingness to take risks and trust in the power of love.
Line by Line Meaning
You don't know it's a dream
You are unsure if what you are experiencing is real or if it's just a dream.
You don't know if it's real life
You are finding it difficult to distinguish if it's a part of reality.
That's what it feels like
The sensation feels similar to something you only experience when you dream.
To you
This whole experience is subjective only to you.
You don't know anything
You are not certain about anything right now.
You just know that it feels right
You have an inexplicable feeling that what you're experiencing is the right thing for you.
That's when you realize
At this moment, it dawns on you that you are in love.
It's true
You concede that you are indeed in love.
Out of touch, wasting time
You are feeling disconnected from reality and it feels as though you are misusing your time.
My heart (oooh if this is love)
Your heart is racing with excitement, and you hope that it's love.
Everything I thought I knew, I lost in you
You feel like you've lost your sense of direction because everything you thought you knew no longer makes sense after falling in love with this person.
You're turning me around (oooh if this is love)
Your emotions are in a constant state of confusion, and it's as if you're being spun around with no clear direction.
You don't wonder why
You don't question your feelings or why you're having them.
You just know to believe me
Your instinct tells you to trust the person you have fallen in love with because you feel secure with them.
Cause I make it easy
The person you love makes the experience smoother and easier for you.
To choose
Although the act of loving someone can be complicated, you know that choosing to love them is an easy decision.
I don't question love
You have no doubts or fears about your feelings for this person.
I just go where you lead me
You have complete trust in the person you love and are willing to follow them anywhere.
Love is so easy
Love can be effortless when you're with the right person.
To lose
However, love can also be easily lost if you're not careful or don't protect it.
Eyay, eyay, eyay
Repetitive chant showing the overwhelming emotions of the singer.
Eyay - love, eyay, eyay
The repetition of love shows the singer is deeply in love with the person they're singing about.
Eyay - love, eyay, eyay - it's love
The singer finally admits that what they're feeling is indeed love.
Writer(s): Matthijs Rook, Phonte Lyshod Coleman
Contributed by Zoe P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Farrell Honda
Most of the music of The Foreign Exchange has a smooth, mellow, lay back sound that calms the nerves of anyone who feels trapped in our go, go, go hurry up society. Their music makes you want to stop and really look at the blue sky and white clouds, smell the flowers, and slow your pace of life. This is especially true in the song entitled "If This Is Love" feat Yah Zarah
Lewis Rhymes
Agreed, you explained that beautifully!
Pridefulebony
One can not listen to this music and operate on low vibrations. U will start operating in love and kindness. Their music and a lot of others are very healing to the soul. Which is also why this music will never be mainstream...
Phillip Watkins
you're absolutely right
lpfan091989
No problem, homie. I appreciate the mention and for checking out the channel and videos. Thats great, I'm sure Nicolay and Phonte will be happy to know that. Just support the music because I'm sure you've come to know this already, good music should always exist. Supporting it is what we, as fans, need to do.
Michael Hannah
lpfan091989 IT IS A SHAME IM JUST FINDIN OUT ABOUT THIS SONG!!! This could come out right now... Wwwaaaayy b4 their time
Na'ilah Burston
I remember when my dad and I would go on late night drives and vibe out by listening to this song and other songs. This really brings back positive memories
Emari Carter
kool
Cecelia A Fisher
My favorite song on this album. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
mobbinhard42
i wish every song on 'Leave it All Behind' was like this. i seriously give this song 10/10. so relaxing..