If This Is Love
The Precisions Lyrics
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You tell me you love me
But you've been seen with somebody else
Hear me girl
You tell me you want me
But I've been sittin' here all by myself
If this is love, oh baby
Then I'd rather be lonely
If this is love, oh baby
Then I'd rather be free
Your attitudes have changed so much
It makes me feel like I've lost my touch
The things we try to do just ain't the same
Your love for me has turned into a game
Ohh baby
[Repeat CHORUS]
In a moment of tenderness
I can almost see, almost see the love
But was it really there
Or was it just playin' another one of our games
Someone please tell me
Is the girl for real
Or is she tryin' to destroy the love that I feel
[Repeat CHORUS]
You're not the girl that stood beside me yesterday
You're not the girl that cared in that lovin' way
But now I wanna be in reality
And realize just what's happenin' to me
[Repeat CHORUS 2x]
In The Precisions’ song “If This Is Love”, the lead singer expresses his frustration and confusion with his romantic partner’s behavior. He accuses her of seeing someone else while telling him that she loves him and wants him. He feels like he has lost his touch and their love has turned into a game. He is torn between wanting to believe in their love but also feeling like he would rather be alone or free than be with someone who treats him this way. He questions whether their love was ever real or just part of the game they played. He is seeking clarity about the situation and wondering if his partner is trying to destroy the love that he feels.
The lyrics in this song are relatable to anyone who has been in a situation where they feel unsure of their partner’s feelings or intentions. The Precisions’ smooth doo-wop style adds to the melancholy and contemplative mood of the lyrics. The use of repetition and questioning creates an atmosphere of uncertainty and insecurity, which is further emphasized by the chorus where the lead singer repeats that he would rather be lonely or free than be in a love that is not true.
Line by Line Meaning
Hear me girl
Listen to me, girl
You tell me you love me
You say you love me
But you've been seen with somebody else
But others have seen you with someone else
Hear me girl
Listen to me, girl
You tell me you want me
You say you want me
But I've been sittin' here all by myself
But I've been alone this whole time
If this is love, oh baby
If this is what love is, oh baby
Then I'd rather be lonely
Then I'd rather be alone
If this is love, oh baby
If this is what love is, oh baby
Then I'd rather be free
Then I'd rather be free
Your attitudes have changed so much
You've changed so much
It makes me feel like I've lost my touch
It makes me feel like I'm not good enough for you anymore
The things we try to do just ain't the same
What we used to do together doesn't feel the same anymore
Your love for me has turned into a game
Your love for me now feels like a game
Ohh baby
Oh baby
In a moment of tenderness
In a moment of emotional connection
I can almost see, almost see the love
I can almost feel the love we used to have
But was it really there
But maybe it wasn't real
Or was it just playin' another one of our games
Or was it just another one of our games
Someone please tell me
Can someone please tell me
Is the girl for real
Is she really who she says she is
Or is she tryin' to destroy the love that I feel
Or is she trying to ruin the love I have for her
You're not the girl that stood beside me yesterday
You're not the same girl I was with yesterday
You're not the girl that cared in that lovin' way
You don't show the same love and care as you used to
But now I wanna be in reality
But now I want to face reality
And realize just what's happenin' to me
And understand what's going on with me
If this is love, oh baby
If this is what love is, oh baby
Then I'd rather be lonely
Then I'd rather be alone
If this is love, oh baby
If this is what love is, oh baby
Then I'd rather be free
Then I'd rather be free
If this is love, oh baby
If this is what love is, oh baby
Then I'd rather be lonely
Then I'd rather be alone
Contributed by Kylie N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Hear me girl
You tell me you love me
But you've been seen with somebody else
Hear me girl
You tell me you want me
But I've been sittin' here all by myself
[CHORUS]
If this is love, oh baby
Then I'd rather be lonely
If this is love, oh baby
Then I'd rather be free
Your attitudes have changed so much
It makes me feel like I've lost my touch
The things we try to do just ain't the same
Your love for me has turned into a game
Ohh baby
[Repeat CHORUS]
In a moment of tenderness
I can almost see, almost see the love
But was it really there
Or was it just playin' another one of our games
Someone please tell me
Is the girl for real
Or is she tryin' to destroy the love that I feel
[Repeat CHORUS]
You're not the girl that stood beside me yesterday
You're not the girl that cared in that lovin' way
But now I wanna be in reality
And realize just what's happenin' to me
[Repeat CHORUS 2x]
Ed Allen
One of the best Northern Sounds ever!!!
da co
Am thinking your on the mark David from Scotland KTF
badjoebrad
This one never fails to fill the dance floors. I never feel lonely when I dance to this amazing track
Allen Nelson
Stunning song. Should have been a huge hit.
Helen Campbell
Amazing soul song. Stunning voice. Singing with passion. Just been introduced to it. Don't know how I ever missed it.
Pulsonar
I come across this record again and again and I just can't help pitching my tuppence worth of praise for this magnificently accomplished song, recording and group. Top 10 all-time NS greats without question!
Wesley Wayne
It's a monster
Anna Makeeva
perfection! this voice gives me millions of goosebumps, reminded both of Carl Anderson's vocals and David Ruffin's.
Gleb lerston
It William prince! My very close friends grandfather
Steph Murphy
My no. 1 northern track....gives me goosebumps even after years