Love Is Love
Tortoise & Bonnie \"Prince\" Billy Lyrics


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Don't go to bed if you know that something's waiting to grab you in the night and throttle hope from your heart.
Don't close your eyes if the ills are fornicating and conceiving of an evil to break you from the start.
No, stay and play with me.
We'll lock it down and sleep outside, our heads on shoulders.
Okay? that's how it be; that's what our love is, and will hold us til we're older.
Don't go indoors if the walls that are waiting have a way of hindering healing laughter in your chest.
And don't try to speak any words of how you're hating when the song of how you're loving is always best.
No, stay and play with me.
We'll lock it down and sleep outside, our heads on shoulders.
Okay? that's how it be; that's what our love is, and will hold us til we're older.
I believe these are end times.

Wouldn't it be best to be together then?
The smell of your box on my mustache or a crossword on our mind.

Overall Meaning

In "Love is Love", Tortoise/Bonnie 'Prince' Billy paint a picture of a loving relationship built on trust, support, and a willingness to face the world's problems together. The lyrics advise against giving into fear or walling oneself off from the dangers and difficulties of life. Instead, the song suggests that true love means standing beside each other, even in the face of adversity. The opening lines caution listeners against letting their fears run wild, warning them not to let the unknown terrors of the night keep them from experiencing the joys of life. The next verse urges against shutting oneself away, using the metaphor of walls to represent emotional barriers that hinder genuine human connection. The song's chorus acts as a plea for a partner to stay close and share life's struggles, promising mutual security and comfort.


The final lines of the song suggest that the present moment may be all we have, and that it is therefore vital to make the most of our time together. The reference to "end times" could be interpreted as a metaphor for the finite nature of life itself. The singer seems to be urging their partner to value the time they have together, whether through intimate moments or cerebral pursuits. The image of a "crossword on our mind" evokes a sense of intellectual and emotional connection, as well as a capacity for peaceful coexistence.


Line by Line Meaning

Don't go to bed if you know that something's waiting to grab you in the night and throttle hope from your heart.
Stay awake if you feel something ominous lurking nearby, waiting to take away your optimism and joy.


Don't close your eyes if the ills are fornicating and conceiving of an evil to break you from the start.
Don't shut out the negativity and pain in the world, because it can lead to even more harm and destruction.


No, stay and play with me.
Don't leave, be with me and enjoy our time together.


We'll lock it down and sleep outside, our heads on shoulders.
We'll stay close and protect each other as we sleep outdoors under the stars.


Okay? that's how it be; that's what our love is, and will hold us til we're older.
This is our love - strong, protective, and enduring enough to last a lifetime.


Don't go indoors if the walls that are waiting have a way of hindering healing laughter in your chest.
Don't enter a place that stifles your joy and laughter, preventing you from feeling better.


And don't try to speak any words of how you're hating when the song of how you're loving is always best.
Don't focus on negative feelings, because expressing love will always bring more happiness and positivity.


I believe these are end times.
I believe that the world is in a state of crisis and chaos.


Wouldn't it be best to be together then?
Isn't it ideal to be with someone you love during times of trouble and uncertainty?


The smell of your box on my mustache or a crossword on our mind.
Whether we enjoy each other's intimate presence or engage in an intellectual activity, we cherish each moment together.




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@muy_suave

I love this album too, is a very emotive album.

@rampue

what a genius cover version!!!!!wow!!!!!

@rob068

I love their duet album.......nobody else does but I do!

@LosManosdeZaragoza

I will court heresy and declare this the best music either party have yet produced

@leandrogalgani2386

Adoro questo pezzo

@muy_suave

When I listened the song I felt the need to share it with you. In spain there are people who apreciattes the good music. lol

@jampline

@danielbuttkiss the song was written by lungfish from the album love is love- The lyrics are included in the album.

@dubbedcrazy

absolutely! he's a fine actor too!

@atho1374

True!!!

@MMaldocapa

Best love song ever

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