Front man of the group Richard Butler had a specific audience in mind when he penned the lyrics to this song. He explained this in an interview with Creem in 1983: "It's basically addressed to people who are fucked up about their sexuality, and says 'Don't worry about it.' It was originally written for gay people."
Love My Way
The Psychedelic Furs Lyrics
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It's a fashion with a gun, my love
In a room without a door
A kiss is not enough in
Love my way, it's a new road
I follow where my mind goes, they'd put us on a railroad
They'd dearly make us pay for laughing in their faces and making it our way
They just want to steal us all and take us all apart, but not in
Love my way, it's a new road
I follow where my mind goes
Love my way, it's a new road
I follow where my mind goes
Love my way, it's a new road
I follow where my mind goes, so swallow all your tears, my love
And put on your new face
You can never win or lose, if you don't run the race
Yeahhh, yeahhh, yeahhh
Aw ooh, aw ooh, aw ooh, aw ooh
The Psychedelic Furs's Love My Way is a song that encapsulates the defiance of love in the face of societal norms and expectations. While the first stanza introduces the image of a distorted dance floor with an army dressed in fashion and guns, it is the second stanza that draws attention to the societal emptiness and desire to assimilate. The lyrics portray a world that is brutalizing and conformist, with people who want to tear apart individuals who dare to think differently, but still, the singer remains unyielding, following where his/her mind goes. The chorus "Love my way, it's a new road, I follow where my mind goes," is a testimony of his/her resolve not to bow to the pressure of the majority, and not to be encumbered by the expectations of others. The references to not running the race, not winning or losing, but finding a new path all suggest an individualistic focus on finding true love.
The phrase "swallow all your tears" suggests denying emotion, which could be interpreted as an internal struggle between desire, societal norms, and conformity. The overall message could be one of hope and optimism for those who choose to follow their own path and find their true selves despite societal pressures. Love My Way is ultimately an anthem for the misfits and the dreamers, offering a supportive message to those who choose to resist the pressure of conformity.
Line by Line Meaning
There's an army on the dance floor
The crowd of people dancing is like an army, united and powerful.
It's a fashion with a gun, my love
The trend or style of the dance is like a dangerous weapon, attractive yet potentially harmful.
In a room without a door, a kiss is not enough in
Physical pleasure alone cannot sustain a love that is confined and lacks the freedom to grow.
Love my way, it's a new road
The path to love is different for everyone and requires individual exploration and discovery.
I follow where my mind goes, they'd put us on a railroad
Society often tries to restrict and control love, but the artist will not be confined to a predetermined path.
They'd dearly make us pay for laughing in their faces and making it our way
Those who try to restrict love will try to punish those who defy their rules, but the singer will continue to pursue their own path regardless.
There's emptiness behind their eyes, there's dust in all their hearts
Those who try to restrict love are themselves lacking in genuine feeling and passion.
They just want to steal us all and take us all apart, but not in
Those who try to restrict love want to destroy it, but they will not succeed in doing so.
So swallow all your tears, my love, and put on your new face
The artist encourages their partner to be strong and resilient in the face of opposition and to adapt to whatever challenges come their way.
You can never win or lose, if you don't run the race
Success in love cannot be measured by traditional standards or competitions, and is instead defined by each individual's unique experience.
Lyrics Ā© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Ashton, Richard Lofthouse Butler, Timothy Butler, Vincent Davey
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LYRICS:
There's an army on the dance floor
It's a fashion with a gun my love
In a room without a door a
Kiss is not enough in
Love my way it's a new road
I follow where my mind goes
They'd put us on a railroad
They'd dearly make us pay
For laughing in their faces and
Making it our way
There's emptiness behind their eyes
There's dust in all their hearts
There just want to steal us all and
Take us all apart
But not in
Love my way it's a new road
I follow where my mind goes
Love my way it's a new road
I follow where my mind goes
Love my way it's a new road
I follow where my mind goes
So swallow all your tears my love
And put on your new face
You can never win or lose if
You don't run the race
@swisspuppy
Today Elio would be 53 years old and Oliver would be 60 years old. The summer of 1983 seems to be a long time ago.
@katherynyounger307
That's because it was lmao
@mlburkh
@@katherynyounger307 I was born in 85 ; ;. Stop that.
@deafleppard1812
I canāt even imagine life 10 years ago, it seems Ailien to me
@frasiec
Never noticed at the time but he reminded me of Bowie
@weasley2o13
How do you know their birthdays?
@princessofair6832
Elio Elio Elio Elio Elio..... Oliver i remember everything
@meratefox7504
Don't make me sad
@mellon.collie_
I'm not crying...
@itzintro9875
:'(