I Want To Know What Love Is
Tom Cruise Lyrics


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I gotta take a little time
A little time to think things over
I better read between the lines
In case I need it when I'm older

Now this mountain I must climb
Feels like a world upon my shoulders
I through the clouds I see love shine
It keeps me warm as life grows colder

In my life there's been heartache and pain
I don't know if I can face it again
Can't stop now, I've traveled so far
To change this lonely life

I wanna know what love is
I want you to show me
I wanna feel what love is
I know you can show me

I'm gonna take a little time
A little time to look around me
I've got nowhere left to hide
It looks like love has finally found me

In my life there's been heartache and pain
I don't know if I can face it again
I can't stop now, I've traveled so far
To change this lonely life

I wanna know what love is
I want you to show me
I wanna feel what love is
I know you can show me

I wanna know what love is
I want you to show me
And I wanna feel, I want to feel what love is
And I know, I know you can show me

Let's talk about love
I wanna know what love is, the love that you feel inside
I want you to show me, and I'm feeling so much love
I wanna feel what love is, no, you just cannot hide
I know you can show me, yeah

I wanna know what love is, let's talk about love
I want you to show me, I wanna feel it too
I wanna feel what love is, I want to feel it too
And I know and I know, I know you can show me




Show me love is real, yeah
I wanna know what love is

Overall Meaning

The song opens with the singer acknowledging the need for introspection and taking some time to read between the lines of life's ups and downs, which may provide necessary wisdom to navigate the journey ahead. The uphill task is likened to 'climbing a mountain', and the weight of the world seems to be resting on his shoulders. However, amidst the clouds, there's a ray of hope, represented by love, which keeps him warm even as life begins to lose its luster. This love symbolizes the solution to his problems and loneliness.


The chorus 'I wanna know what love is' emphasizes the singer's longing for love, and he pleads with his partner to help him feel and understand it fully. It shows that he is searching for something deeper and more meaningful in his life, which could offer a glimmer of hope in his struggles. Despite the heartaches and pains that he has endured throughout his life, he's not giving up but rather pushing further in the hopes of experiencing true love.


The song tells a story of a person who has traveled far and wide, faced challenges, and is now faced with an emotional crisis, which only love seems to offer a solution. It's a heartfelt plea for something deeper, more profound, and transformative in one's life. The lyrics' vulnerability and honesty have made them relatable to audiences across generations, and it continues to be a popular song played at weddings, karaoke bars and in romantic situations.


Line by Line Meaning

I gotta take a little time
I need to give myself some space and time to think.


A little time to think things over
I need some time to consider my thoughts and feelings.


I better read between the lines
I need to pay attention to the subtext and deeper meaning of situations.


In case I need it when I'm older
So that I am prepared for the future.


Now this mountain I must climb
There is a daunting challenge ahead of me.


Feels like a world upon my shoulders
The challenge seems overwhelming and heavy.


I through the clouds I see love shine
Even in the midst of difficulty, I can still see hope and positivity.


It keeps me warm as life grows colder
Love helps me to feel comforted and less alone in tough times.


In my life there's been heartache and pain
I have experienced emotional difficulties and struggles.


I don't know if I can face it again
I feel uncertain and anxious about the possibility of experiencing more pain.


Can't stop now, I've traveled so far
I have come a long way and don't want to give up now.


To change this lonely life
I want to improve my life by finding meaningful connections with others.


I wanna know what love is
I want to experience and understand the true meaning of love.


I want you to show me
I want someone to help guide and teach me about love.


I wanna feel what love is
I want to experience and feel the emotion of love for myself.


I know you can show me
I have faith and trust that someone can help me understand love.


I'm gonna take a little time
I've decided to give myself some time to focus on myself and my feelings.


A little time to look around me
I want to take this time to observe and understand my surroundings.


I've got nowhere left to hide
I am ready and willing to face my emotions and be vulnerable.


It looks like love has finally found me
I am hopeful that I have found someone who can teach me about love.


Let's talk about love
I want to have an open and honest conversation about love.


The love that you feel inside
I want to understand someone else's personal experience and emotions related to love.


And I'm feeling so much love
I am experiencing love and positivity right now.


No, you just cannot hide
Love is too strong and powerful to be kept secret or buried.


And I know and I know, I know you can show me
I have complete faith that you can help me understand love.


Show me love is real, yeah
I want someone to demonstrate and prove that love is a real and powerful emotion.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Michael Leslie Jones

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Francisco Oyarzo

I've gotta take a little time
A little time to think things over
I better read between the lines
In case I need it when I'm older
This mountain, I must climb
Feels like a world upon my shoulders
Through the clouds, I see love shine
Keeps me warm as life grows colder
In my life, there's been heartache and pain
I don't know if I can face it again
Can't stop now, I've traveled so far
To change this lonely life
I wanna know what love is
I want you to show me
I wanna feel what love is
I know you can show me (hey)
Gotta take a little time
Little time to look around me
I've got nowhere left to hide
Looks like love has finally found me
In my life, there's been heartache and pain
I don't know if I can face it again
Can't stop now, I've traveled so far
To change this lonely life
I wanna know what love is
I want you to show me
I wanna feel what love is
I know you can show me
I wanna know what love is (I wanna know)
I want you to show me (I wanna feel)
I wanna feel what love is (I know, I know, and I know)
I know you can show me
Let's talk about love
I wanna know what love is
(Love that you feel inside)
I want you to show me
(I'm feeling so much love)
I wanna feel what love is
(And you know, you just can't hide)
I know you can show me
Oh, I wanna know what love is
(Let's talk about love)
I know you can show me
(I wanna feel)
I wanna feel what love is
(And you know you just can't hide)
I know you can show me
I wanna feel what love is (oh, I wanna know)
I want you to show me



All comments from YouTube:

mark jeppe

Most underrated musical film ever. Feel good movie of decade

Ana Lelevic

I enjoyed it as well

Ricky Sword

HonestlyTom’s low voice it’s crazy here… and his high voice wasn’t expected and I did really like it 😳

susan fudge

NOT HIS VOICE

sonicbluray

@susan fudge No, it is his voice. He practiced for 4-5 months to get it right.

Alexander Windh

​@susan fudgewhat do you mean? He practiced

B-612

he actually sang all songs in this film…his personal life may be a mess…however he is a consummate professional when making movies, and puts 200 percent in

James Heinrich

what film is this from?

B-612

@James Heinrich “Rock of Ages”

RA Velocity

What’s the movie called

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