Afraid Of Love
Toto(토토) Lyrics
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I said hello but you were gone when I turned around
You can't get away, can't get away, even if you try now
I want to tell you but the words just can't be found
I like the way you move and just the way you are
I can't take anymore, 'cause girl, you're pushin' too hard
You can't get away, can't let you go, what's a boy to do now
[Chorus:]
I gotta get away from you, girl
'Cause I've never been afraid of love 'til I met you
Never thought a girl could make me feel the way you do
Never been afraid of, never been afraid of love 'til I met you
Ooh, yes you say
Can't be something that you never ever had
When I stop and think about you, it makes me laugh
You took me by surprise, I saw it in your eyes, I never had a chance, girl
Now that I see what you are, it doesn't hurt so bad
[Chorus]
The lyrics of Toto's "Afraid Of Love" express a sentiment of being both enamored and overwhelmed by someone. The song opens with the singer describing how quickly they fell for the object of their affection. However, they were left feeling just as quickly when the person disappeared. Despite this, the singer insists that the object of their affection can't escape them. However, they struggle to express their feelings to this person because they can't find the right words.
As the song goes on, the singer describes how intense their attraction is towards the person. They enjoy just being in their presence and appreciate the way they carry themselves. However, this attraction is becoming too much for the singer to handle. They feel like this person is pushing them too hard, but they can't get over their infatuation. This conundrum leads the singer to wish they could get away from the person.
In the chorus, the singer expresses how this relationship has made them feel different than all their other relationships. They've never been afraid of love before, but this person has made them feel that way. They never thought a person could make them feel the way they do. However, in the end, the person isn't a disappointment, and their feelings have been tempered
Line by Line Meaning
You stole my heart the moment you came to town
You have captured my heart from the moment you entered the place.
I said hello but you were gone when I turned around
I greeted you, but when I looked back, you were already gone.
You can't get away, can't get away, even if you try now
You cannot escape from me, even if you try hard.
I want to tell you but the words just can't be found
I want to express my emotions, but I can't seem to find the right words to do so.
I like the way you move and just the way you are
I admire the way you carry yourself and your personality traits.
I can't take anymore, 'cause girl, you're pushin' too hard
I can't handle it anymore because you are being too demanding.
You can't get away, can't let you go, what's a boy to do now
I can't allow you to leave, and I am not sure what to do in this situation.
You got me askin' myself how I survived this far
I question myself on how I have managed to make it this far with you around.
I gotta get away from you, girl
I need to distance myself from you, miss.
'Cause I've never been afraid of love 'til I met you
Because I never feared love until the moment I came across you.
Never thought a girl could make me feel the way you do
I never thought a lady could awaken the sentiments that you have sparked in me.
Can't be something that you never ever had
It is impossible to miss or feel the absence of something you have never possessed before.
When I stop and think about you, it makes me laugh
When I take time to ponder over you, it amuses me.
You took me by surprise, I saw it in your eyes, I never had a chance, girl
I was caught off guard by your intent, and your eyes gave you off, and I had no time to react.
Now that I see what you are, it doesn't hurt so bad
Now that I have discovered your intention, it ceases to hurt as much.
[Chorus:] I gotta get away from you, girl Never been afraid of, never been afraid of love 'til I met you...
I need to cut myself loose from you, miss. I never feared love until I encountered you.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Spirit Music Group
Written by: JEFF PORCARO, DAVID PAICH, STEVE LUKATHER
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