Love Action (Re
The Human League(ÈËÀàÁªÃ˺ϳªÍÅ) Lyrics
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You know you're in love
No matter what you try to do
You might as well resign yourself
To what you're going through
If you're a hard man or if you're a child
It still might get to you
Don't kid yourself you've seen it all before
I've had my hard times in the past
I've been a husband and a lover too
I've lain alone and cried at night
Over what love made me do
And the loved ones who let me down
And couldn't share my point of view
But this is philomena talking
I want to tell you
What I've found to be true
I love your love action
Lust's just a distraction
No talking, just looking
Watching your love action
I believe, I believe what the old man said
Though I know that there's no lord above
I believe in me, I believe in you
And you know I believe in love
I believe in truth though I lie a lot
I feel the pain from the push and shove
No matter what you put me through
I'll still believe in love
And I say
I love your love action
Lust's just a distraction
No talking, just looking
Watching your love action
I love your love action
Lust's just a distraction
No talking, just looking
Watching your love action
I love your love action
Lust's just a distraction
No talking - I'm just checking
To see if someone out there
Is really reading all this
The lyrics to The Human League's "Love Action" are about the inevitability of love and its complexities. The opening lines, "When you're in love, you know you're in love, no matter what you try to do," highlight the all-encompassing nature of love. The singer suggests that no matter who you are, love can affect you deeply, whether you are a "hard man" or a "child." The next line, "It still might get to you," suggests that love can challenge even those who are not easily moved.
The second verse is more personal, as the singer reflects on their own experiences with love. The lines, "I've had my hard times in the past, I've been a husband and a lover too, I've lain alone and cried at night over what love made me do" suggest that the singer has had difficult times with love, despite different relationships they have had. The lines, "And the loved ones who let me down and couldn't share my point of view," could suggest that the singer has experienced heartbreak or disappointment in past relationships. However, they assert their belief in love and its power, saying "But this is philomena talking, I want to tell you what I've found to be true."
The chorus, "I love your love action, lust's just a distraction, no talking just looking, watching your love action," is a reflection on the physical aspect of love, suggesting that looking at someone and watching them can be more powerful than words. The final lines where the singer says "No matter what you put me through, I'll still believe in love" shows that the singer believes in the power of love, despite its difficulties.
Line by Line Meaning
When you're in love
When you experience the feeling of love
You know you're in love
You are aware that you're in love
No matter what you try to do
Regardless of your efforts to resist or control it
You might as well resign yourself
You should accept and adjust to the situation
To what you're going through
To the emotions and experiences that come with love
If you're a hard man or if you're a child
Regardless of your age, gender or emotional strength
It still might get to you
It can still affect you deeply
Don't kid yourself you've seen it all before
Don't deceive yourself that you're prepared for love
A million mouths have said that too
Many others have underestimated love as well
I've had my hard times in the past
I've gone through difficult experiences before
I've been a husband and a lover too
I've played various roles in relationships
I've lain alone and cried at night
I've felt the pain of heartbreak and loneliness
Over what love made me do
Because of the actions I took due to love
And the loved ones who let me down
The people I loved who disappointed me
And couldn't share my point of view
And didn't understand my perspective
But this is philomena talking
The artist, Philomena, is now expressing her view
I want to tell you
She wants to share what she has learned
What I've found to be true
Her discovery or realization
I love your love action
The singer admires the actions of the person she loves
Lust's just a distraction
She believes that lust can divert from true love
No talking, just looking
She prefers to express herself non-verbally
Watching your love action
Observing the actions of the person she loves
I believe, I believe what the old man said
The singer trusts the wisdom of an older person
Though I know that there's no lord above
Even though she doesn't believe in a god
I believe in me, I believe in you
She has faith in herself and the person she loves
And you know I believe in love
Love is a significant aspect of her belief system
I believe in truth though I lie a lot
Despite her tendency to fib, she values honesty
I feel the pain from the push and shove
The ups and downs of love cause her emotional distress
No matter what you put me through
Regardless of any hardships or challenges in the relationship
I'll still believe in love
She will continue to have faith in love
No talking - I'm just checking
She's not communicating verbally, but rather verifying
To see if someone out there
To find out if there is anyone reading
Is really reading all this
If anyone is taking the time to comprehend her message
Contributed by Gianna B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@steffibaker6121
The synth sound, the hair, the make-up, the clothes, the dancing. BRING BACK THE 80s!
@joanmarymccormack6877
Best synt band that ever came out ever.never heard anything as good as them .
They are like the marilyn monroe of bands
@user-ye7sj7gm3f
100%
@v-town1980
Can't bring them back. But enjoy it's music.
@v-town1980
Can't bring them back. But enjoy the music.
@MST785
In 1981, this sounded like music from another planet.
@paulwilliams4420
Agreed, 1981 was not quite ready for this stuff lol including me 🤫🤫🤫
@seven0929
Hey guys, what about his style? How did you guys receive his style, specially the hair? I was born in 80 and I'm a lover of the 80's and 90's :)
@allanbaagefeldt2320
Pure simple music from the fantastic 80s !
@aclark903
I would argue that #GaryNuman got there first..