Bigger Than Love
The New Velvet Lyrics
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Then you showed up from outer space, straight off of a crescent moon
and when I fell in love with you, I started seeing us in the stars like a constellation
and this the story of a girl and a boy who traded home for the unknown
I got a plan so if you wanna getaway
I got a van we could drive out to the milky way
it's 2am, you know we could do anything
we'll be makin' it up, livin off of love
and crazy enough, to take it to the stars
if we know what we got, and what we got is us
then we're bigger than love, bigger than love, bigger than love
Play that record from younger days, the one that used to make you cry.
You never thought we could leave this place, now I'm thinkin' we could try.
cause when I fell in love with you I started seeing us in the stars like a constellation
This is our way out, do you get what I'm sayin' when I say
I got a plan so if you wanna getaway
I got a van we could drive out to the milky way
it's 2am, you know we could do anything
woa woa woa oh and everyday,
we'll be makin' it up, livin off of love
and crazy enough, to take it to the stars
if we know what we got, and what we got is us
then we're bigger than love, bigger than love, bigger than love
I love it when I hear you singing my favorite songs when I'm trying to sleep
and you say to me get up lets go, we got the stars
and that's bigger than us
Bigger than love, Bigger than love
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The lyrics to The New Velvet's song "Bigger Than Love" depict the story of falling in love with someone unexpectedly and cultivating a bond that feels greater than anything else. The singer begins by recognizing that this person had been in their life for some time, yet they failed to notice until they suddenly appeared "from outer space." The love between them is so strong that they see themselves reflected in the stars above as a constellation. The chorus of the song speaks to the singer's desire to escape with this person and explore the unknown together. They envision driving away in a van in the middle of the night and venturing out to the Milky Way, with their love propelling them forward. The singer notes that they feel larger than life when they are with this person- "bigger than love" itself.
Throughout the song, the lyrics evoke a sense of a longing for adventure and escape. The singer wants to leave behind the mundane and the familiar and venture out into the universe with someone who makes them feel alive. The song also speaks to the idea that love can transcend boundaries and limitations, that it can be bigger than the individuals involved. The singer realizes that their connection with this person is not just about themselves, but about something greater, something that reaches beyond their individual lives. The song ultimately invites the listener to imagine the possibilities that await when we allow ourselves to fall in love and take risks.
Line by Line Meaning
All this time you were in front of me, and all I did was look right through.
I didn't notice you before, even though you were always there and I regret it now.
Then you showed up from outer space, straight off of a crescent moon
You came into my life unexpectedly and captured my heart instantaneously.
and when I fell in love with you, I started seeing us in the stars like a constellation
I love you so much that I imagine us together as a constellation in the sky.
and this the story of a girl and a boy who traded home for the unknown
This is the story of two people who gave up their familiar surroundings for the chance of an exciting adventure together.
Play that record from younger days, the one that used to make you cry.
Let's listen to that song we loved when we were younger and emotional together.
You never thought we could leave this place, now I'm thinkin' we could try.
You didn't believe that we could escape from this place, but I think it's worth a shot.
This is our way out, do you get what I'm sayin' when I say
Leaving here with you is a way for us to start a new adventure and create a better future together.
I love it when I hear you singing my favorite songs when I'm trying to sleep
One of my favorite things is hearing you sing my favorite songs, even when I'm trying to sleep.
and you say to me get up lets go, we got the stars
You're always encouraging me to get up and go on adventures with you, saying that we have the whole universe ahead of us.
and that's bigger than us
The possibilities of what we can achieve together are greater than our individual selves.
if we know what we got, and what we got is us
As long as we are aware of what we have, which is each other, we have everything we need to pursue our dreams.
then we're bigger than love, bigger than love, bigger than love
We are capable of achieving great things that are even greater than love itself.
Contributed by Anna H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.