This Love
Tiffany Lyrics


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A little voice of reason
tellin me that I should go away
Can't take this situation
Every day is like the other day

Like a ghost on a painted wall
Never really here
Like the waves of a distant shore
Never really clear

Coz this love
Lookin for an answer from above
Because
What we have is never quite enough
They say, the more you give the more you get
Well, ok, guess I'll give it all to get someday

Keep talkin, spinning words
To the night till they become a web
The words that keep us here
Never were better left unsaid

Like a fly up against the glass
Cannot find his way
Like a dream who's time has past...
Never fade away

Coz this love
looking for an answer from above
Because
What we have is never quite enough
They say, the more you give the more you get
Well, ok, guess I'll give it all to get someday...

This love...





They say, the more you give the more you get (oh yeah)
Well, Ok, guess I'll give it all to get someday...

Overall Meaning

In "This Love," Tiffany expresses her struggle with a relationship that she knows is not healthy for her. She describes a little voice of reason telling her to leave, but she feels stuck in a situation that seems to repeat itself every day. She uses vivid imagery such as a ghost on a painted wall and waves of a distant shore to convey her feelings of being disconnected and unclear about where she stands in the relationship.


Despite the doubts and obstacles, Tiffany admits that she is still searching for answers and hopes to find clarity from above. She recognizes the common saying that the more you give, the more you get, and is willing to give her all in the hopes of eventually getting what she wants.


Overall, the song speaks to the complexity of relationships and the often difficult decisions we face when we feel torn between our feelings and our intuition.


Line by Line Meaning

A little voice of reason
There is a small rational thought in my mind


tellin me that I should go away
Suggesting that I should leave this situation


Can't take this situation
I am unable to bear this circumstance


Every day is like the other day
Each day feels repetitious and similar to the previous one


Like a ghost on a painted wall
I feel like a fleeting presence, not truly present in the moment


Never really here
I am not fully present or engaged in this situation


Like the waves of a distant shore
I feel disconnected, like I am observing from afar


Never really clear
This situation or my feelings about it are not well defined


Coz this love
Because of this emotion called love


Lookin for an answer from above
Searching for guidance and clarity from a higher power


Because
Due to the fact that


What we have is never quite enough
Our current situation or relationship is not completely satisfying


They say, the more you give the more you get
It is commonly said that giving leads to receiving


Well, ok, guess I'll give it all to get someday
I am willing to give everything I have in hopes of eventually receiving what I desire


Keep talkin, spinning words
Continuing to communicate through empty or confusing language


To the night till they become a web
Speaking until the words become tangled and intricate like a spider's web


The words that keep us here
The conversation or language that is keeping us in this situation


Never were better left unsaid
Perhaps these words should have remained unspoken


Like a fly up against the glass
Feeling trapped, unable to escape or make progress


Cannot find his way
Feeling lost or confused with no clear direction


Like a dream who's time has past...
Similar to a dream that is no longer relevant or achievable


Never fade away
But still lingers in one's mind and heart


They say, the more you give the more you get (oh yeah)
Repeating the earlier saying that giving leads to receiving


Well, Ok, guess I'll give it all to get someday...
Once again expressing willingness to give everything for the possibility of receiving what is desired


This love...
This complex emotion called love




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“Hauntingly beautiful”…perfectly stated.

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