Living Proof
Van Shelton Ricky Lyrics
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Someone just told her an old friend's in town
And a million old feelings come rushing in
Start tearing to pieces what it took years to mend
She's living proof, true love never dies
Through all of the heartaches and all the goodbyes
She just can't forget it, Lord knows, she's tried
You answer the door and I say, "Hello"
If you don't want to see me just tell me, I'll go
But I can't love without you, it's only pretend
There's no love like you're sweet love, can we try it again?
We're living proof, true love never dies
Through all of the heartaches and all the goodbyes
I just can't forget you, Lord knows, I've tried
We're living proof, true love never dies
Yes, we're living proof, true love never dies
The song "Living Proof" by Van Shelton Ricky talks about the everlasting nature of true love. The first verse introduces us to a woman who receives news of an old friend coming to town, causing her to experience a multitude of emotions, both positive and negative. It's evident that she has had her share of heartbreak and pain, but despite that, her heart still yearns for the person she loves. The chorus reflects her sentiment that true love never dies, and despite all the heartaches and goodbyes, it still lives on.
The second verse is sung from the perspective of the person who wishes to rekindle the lost love. He acknowledges the fact that he was the one who messed things up, but he still can't help but feel that their love was too special to let go. He pleads with the person to give it another shot, to show that true love can stand the test of time, and that it never truly dies. The chorus is then repeated, this time with the added message that they are both living proof of this eternal phenomenon.
Overall, the song beautifully captures the idea that true love is something that cannot be destroyed regardless of the circumstances, and that it has the power to heal even the deepest of wounds.
Line by Line Meaning
She hangs up the phone and her heart starts to pound
Upon learning an old friend is in town, the singer's heartbeat accelerates.
Someone just told her an old friend's in town
The singer gets notified of her old friend's arrival in the area.
And a million old feelings come rushing in
The encounter with the old friend brings back a flood of dormant emotions.
Start tearing to pieces what it took years to mend
The revival of past feelings threatens to undo the progress made in healing from heartbreaks of the past.
She's living proof, true love never dies
The artist is an example of the truth that love is eternal.
Through all of the heartaches and all the goodbyes
The consistent pain of leaving, and being left behind cannot quench the flame of true love.
She just can't forget it, Lord knows, she's tried
Despite attempts at erasing the memory of the love, the singer consistently recalls it.
You answer the door and I say, "Hello"
The love interest greets his lover.
If you don't want to see me just tell me, I'll go
The lover offers an out to the meeting if it isn't welcomed by the love interest.
But I can't love without you, it's only pretend
The artist acknowledges that any attempts at moving on and loving others will only be a charade without the love interest.
There's no love like you're sweet love, can we try it again?
Ultimately, the love interest is asked to give their love a chance again.
We're living proof, true love never dies
Both lovers together affirm their faith that love cannot die.
Yes, we're living proof, true love never dies
The reassurance of the steadfastness of their love is repeated for emphasis.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: YOLANDA YVETTE ADAMS, ERROL W. JR. MCCALLA, JONATHAN WESLEY BROUSSARD, MARCUS ECBY
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