More Than Words / Heaven
Tom Cruise Lyrics
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It's not that I want you, not to say but if you only knew
How easy it would be to show me how you feel
More than words is all you'd have to do to make it real
Then you wouldn't have to say that you love me
'Cause I don't really know
How I love the way you move and the sparkle in yours eyes
I don't need to be the king of the world
As long as I'm a hero of this little girl
Oh yeah
Heaven isn't too far away
Closer to it everyday
No matter what your friends say
(I know we're gonna find it)
More than words is all you have to do to make it real
Then you wouldn't have to say
Heaven isn't too far away
Heaven isn't too far away (more than words)
Heaven isn't too far away (more than words)
'Cause I already know
Sayin' I love you
Tom Cruise's song "More Than Words / Heaven" is a love song in which the singer expresses the desire for his lover to show his affection instead of simply saying "I love you." He believes that the feelings of love can be conveyed through actions rather than words, and that all that is needed is for his lover to demonstrate how he feels. The singer expresses his admiration for various physical aspects of his lover, such as the way she moves and the sparkle in her eyes. He acknowledges that being a hero to this "little girl" is far more important than being the king of the world – with this sentiment showing that he values the intimacy of a relationship above status and power.
The repeated phrase "Heaven isn't too far away" is used throughout the song, possibly as a metaphor for the perfect feeling of being in love. The line "Closer to it every day" suggests that the singer is becoming closer to the idea of Heaven by being with his lover. The singer does not need his lover to say that he loves him because he believes that actions speak louder than words, which is emphasised by the song's title, "More Than Words."
The song's sentiments make it an ideal choice for a romantic occasion or a wedding, particularly given its popularity in the early 90s.
Line by Line Meaning
Sayin' I love you is not the words I want to hear from you
Simply verbalizing 'I love you' is not enough. I want you to prove it to me through actions.
It's not that I want you, not to say but if you only knew
It's not that I want you to stop saying 'I love you', but if you understood that actions speak louder than words, you would realize that 'I love you' is not enough.
How easy it would be to show me how you feel
Proving your feelings through actions is a lot easier than just using words.
More than words is all you'd have to do to make it real
Actions speak louder than words, and are necessary to make your love for me feel real and genuine.
Then you wouldn't have to say that you love me
If you were to show me your love through actions, you wouldn't have to keep repeating 'I love you'.
'Cause I don't really know
I am unsure of your love for me as you have not proven it through actions.
How I love the way you move and the sparkle in your eyes
I am in love with the way you move and the way your eyes sparkle when you're happy.
As the color deep inside them like a blue suburban sky
The color inside your eyes is as deep and beautiful as a blue suburban sky.
I don't need to be the king of the world
I don't need to be the most powerful or successful person. I am content with what I have.
As long as I'm a hero of this little girl
As long as I am a hero to someone who looks up to me, I am happy.
Heaven isn't too far away
Happiness and love are not impossible to achieve. They are within reach.
Closer to it everyday
Everyday, I am getting closer to achieving happiness and love.
No matter what your friends say
Other people's opinions and beliefs about love and happiness do not matter to me.
(I know we're gonna find it)
I am certain that we will find happiness and love together.
Heaven isn't too far away (more than words)
Happiness and love are not impossible to achieve and can be attained through actions, not just words.
'Cause I already know
I am already aware that your actions will speak louder than words and show me your love.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GARY F. CHERONE, NUNO BETTENCOURT
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