The song was inspired by overwhelming emotions post-breakup.
"When you're with someone for a long time and it ends all of all sudden, it's like a part of you has died. This person is now a stranger to you. All of the memories are tainted. For the first part of the breakup, you believe you're not supposed to feel good about anything you had together. What I believe I do best is "heartbreak you can dance to". The song is that."
- via Rolling Stone
NO oNe dIes fRom lOVE
Tove Lo Lyrics
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I know you're furious, yeah, just like me
You got good reasons, but I do too
What really happened here? I wish I knew
It escalated so fast
We yelled things we can't take back
It escalated too soon
I know that they say that
No one dies from love
Guess I'll be the first
Will you remember us?
Or are the memories too stained with blood now?
No one dies from love
Guess I'll be the first
Will you remember us?
Or are the memories too stained with blood now?
I tried my best with you, you claim the same
Somehow, we're strangers, but share this pain
Keep writin' letters I'll never send (send-send-send)
Don't want you movin' on when it's my end (end-end-end)
It escalated so fast (so fast)
We yelled things we can't take back (take back)
It escalated too soon
I know what they say
I know that they say that
No one dies from love
Guess I'll be the first
Will you remember us?
Or are the memories too stained with blood now?
No one dies from love (no one dies from love)
Guess I'll be the first (guess I'll be the first)
Will you remember us? (You'll remember)
Or are the memories too stained with blood now?
(Love)
No one dies from love (no one dies from love)
Guess I'll be the first (guess I'll be the first)
Will you remember us? (You'll remember)
Or are the memories too stained with blood now?
No one dies from love (no one dies from love)
Guess I'll be the first (guess I'll be the first)
Will you remember us? (You'll remember)
Or are the memories too stained with blood now?
In Tove Lo's song "No One Dies from Love," she takes us on a journey through a tumultuous relationship that has come to an end. The song delves into themes of love, regret, and heartbreak. The opening lines, "We were so magical, why end this way? I know you're furious, yeah, just like me. You got good reasons, but I do too. What really happened here? I wish I knew," sets the tone for a relationship that was once filled with magic and wonder but is now consumed by anger and confusion.
As the song progresses, Tove Lo highlights the destructive nature of the relationship. Lines like "It escalated so fast. We yelled things we can't take back" and "Keep writin' letters I'll never send. Don't want you movin' on when it's my end" showcase how the couple were unable to control their emotions and communication effectively, leading to the breakdown of the relationship.
Despite the hurt and pain, Tove Lo acknowledges that "No one dies from love," recognizing that although the relationship may have ended tragically, she will be able to move forward and heal. The repetition of the line "No one dies from love. Guess I'll be the first. Will you remember us? Or are the memories too stained with blood now?" reinforces the idea that Tove Lo is ready to move on from the relationship, but wonders if the memories will haunt her forever.
Overall, Tove Lo's "No One Dies from Love" is a heart-wrenching portrayal of the aftermath of a relationship gone wrong. It is a reminder that even when we think our love is worth dying for, our lives are still valuable, and we can survive heartbreak and come out stronger on the other side.
Line by Line Meaning
We were so magical, why end this way?
We had something special between us, why did it have to end with so much pain?
I know you're furious, yeah, just like me
You're angry and so am I.
You got good reasons, but I do too
I understand why you feel the way you do, but I also have my own valid reasons for my actions.
What really happened here? I wish I knew
I don't fully understand what caused our relationship to fall apart.
It escalated so fast
Our situation quickly got out of control.
We yelled things we can't take back
We said hurtful things to each other and can't undo them.
It escalated too soon
Our arguments became too intense too quickly.
I know what they say
I know that they say that
I am aware of the common belief that love doesn't lead to death or physical harm.
No one dies from love
Guess I'll be the first
Although it's unlikely, I feel like my broken heart might actually kill me.
Will you remember us?
Will you hold onto the memories of our relationship?
Or are the memories too stained with blood now?
Or have the events that unfolded between us tainted our shared memories?
I tried my best with you, you claim the same
We both did our best in this relationship, but it wasn't enough to keep us together.
Somehow, we're strangers, but share this pain
Even though we don't know each other anymore, we still share this feeling of heartbreak.
Keep writin' letters I'll never send (send-send-send)
Don't want you movin' on when it's my end (end-end-end)
I'll continue to write letters to you that I won't actually send because I don't want you to move on while I'm still processing my feelings.
(Love)
Love is the powerful force that brought us together and ultimately tore us apart.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ludvig Soderberg, Ebba Tove Elsa Nilsson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@tovelomusic
I always knew I wanted to make something majestic visually for this but I couldn’t quite see it until my darlings #alaskafilmes came to me with the most incredible idea; a musical sci-fi love story set in the 70’s starring me and Annie 3000. So much passion and hard work went into creating this video, I’m so grateful for my beautiful team, Alaska’s and #iconaclast team for making it possible. ARE YOU READY TO CRY AND DANCE WITH ME?? ❤️🔥
@babyvanderwoodsen
I ALREADY CRIED BUT I’LL CRY SOME MORE!! this song resonates a lot with me. thank you for your art tove, i love you ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
@trueromance137
Omg i'm in love 😭😍
@sarahjasminera
Already crying but I’m gonna dance as well
@CanadianHouse
It's A true vibe n gives u right amount of everything. No worries u got our attention n as usual u hit it outta the park on this one! 🎵🍭🔥👑🍧💚💛🧡💙💙💖💗💕💓🖤💓❤💜SLAYYYYYYY!
@frangipanesamy5575
We love you princess we love your art
@allisonmenu2146
Please tell me I'm not the only one who felt like their soul got RIPPED out seeing Annie with cake just standing there
@SirAndrewII
it happens. souls can be repaired, hence the end.
@sidneygreenglass106
The way she was visibly so happy walking fast to show Tove the cake! Right in my heart!
@beatrizmaia7721
it felt like they were slowing pressing the knife even more, so painful omg