Gonna Be Strong
The Intruders Lyrics
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Open your heart (open your heart), and whisper
I love you, I love you,
Tell me you love me, tell me you love me,
You love me, You love me.
Hold me tight, (hold me tight), don't say good-night (don't say
good-night)
Everything's gonna be alright
Just hold me darling, never let me go, and tell me
You love me, you love me, you love me.
Oh no no, (oh no no) even though (even though)
This is not the way I want it to be
But if you must pretend
That's alright with me
Close your eyes (close your eyes), take a deep breathe (ahhh!)
Open your heart (open your heart), and whisper
I love you, I love you,
Tell me you love me, tell me you love me,
You love me, You love me.
The Intruders' song "Gonna Be Strong" is a romantic ballad about affirming one's love for another. The song starts with an instruction to the listener to close their eyes, take a deep breath, and open their heart. This suggests that the singer is trying to connect with their lover on a deeper level, or perhaps the singer is trying to calm themselves down to express their love. The main theme of the song is about being vulnerable and expressing one's emotions.
The chorus of the song is where the singer explicitly asks their lover to tell them they love them. The repetition of the phrase "You love me, you love me" adds emphasis to the desire for affirmation. The second verse of the song suggests that the singer is aware that the situation is not ideal, but they are willing to pretend if that's what their lover needs. This speaks to the idea that love is about compromise and doing what it takes to make the other person happy.
Overall, "Gonna Be Strong" is a heartfelt song about expressing love and vulnerability in a relationship. It speaks to the challenges that relationships face and the importance of communication and affirmation.
Line by Line Meaning
Close your eyes (close your eyes), take a deep breathe (ahhh!)
Relax and prepare yourself for what's to come.
Open your heart (open your heart), and whisper
Be vulnerable and express your innermost feelings.
I love you, I love you,
Expressing your feelings openly and honestly.
Tell me you love me, tell me you love me,
Seeking reassurance and affirmation from the other person.
You love me, You love me.
Believing in the strength of your connection and love.
Hold me tight, (hold me tight), don't say good-night (don't say good-night)
Wanting to prolong the moment and stay connected.
We've got the time
Feeling like there's no need to rush, and wanting to savor the moment.
Everything's gonna be alright
Feeling optimistic and hopeful about the future with this person.
Just hold me darling, never let me go, and tell me
Wanting to hold onto this moment and feeling, and seeking continuous reassurance and love.
Oh no no, (oh no no) even though (even though)
Acknowledging the sadness or difficulty of the situation, but choosing to move forward.
This is not the way I want it to be
Admitting that this isn't ideal, but wanting to make the most of the moment anyway.
But if you must pretend
Allowing the other person to act or behave in a way that might not be genuine or honest.
That's alright with me
Choosing to prioritize the connection and love between the two of you, even if it means accepting less than perfect circumstances.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: WOUTER SLEGT
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