If This Is Love
Xavier Omar Lyrics
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Why are we wasting all of this time now?
Let me be clear baby
You won't be stressing me in my prime now
You need to speak to me better
Talk to me like I'm worth a damn
You could be treating me better
And I could be doing well on my on now, now, now
"Hold me tight
Don't let go
Ease my mind
Keep me close
Hold me tight"
You're so subjective
This don't reflect what you give me
(Oh)
You're so subjective
If this is love
I don't want it
I don't need it
I could live without it
Oh I thought that I was okay
(Ain't I) treat you all the best ways?
(Ain't I) there whenever you call?
(Ain't I) check my tone when we don't agree
And I watch my words like a hawk?
(Ain't I) make it right when I'm wrong?
(Ain't I) stay away from whatcha' don't like?
(Ain't I?)
It's super fake that you can't relate
You need to speak to me better
Trying to hide the truth
You've got all these expectations but they don't apply to you
I'm not here for it
I don't wan't that for myself
I could be doing well on my own now, now, now
You say baby
"Hold me tight
Don't let go
Ease my mind
Keep me close
Hold me tight"
You're so subjective
This don't reflect what you give me
If this is love
I don't want it
I don't need it
I could live without it
Xavier Omar's song "If This Is Love" is about a relationship that is not mutually fulfilling. The lyrics speak to a partner who is not treating their significant other with the care and respect they deserve. The singer questions the love in the relationship and whether it's worth it to continue when they're not experiencing the best version of it. Throughout the song, the singer emphasizes that they deserve better and that the relationship is one-sided. The repeated request to "hold me tight" is a plea for love and affection, which they feel is lacking.
The lyrics can be interpreted to be about a partner who is not reciprocating love and affection but, rather, is holding onto the singer. The repeated request for the partner to "hold me tight" as they ask "why are we here" and "why are we wasting all of this time" implies that the relationship is not fulfilling but is also not easy to end. The singer realizes that the partner is not showing concern and respect when needed.
Overall, "If This Is Love" is a sobering depiction of how a relationship can be one-sided and not rewarding. The lyrics call for respect and love in equal measure, and the singer is seeking a partner who understands how to give and receive love.
Line by Line Meaning
Why are we here?
Asking the purpose of the relationship.
Why are we wasting all of this time now?
Questioning the value of spending time in the relationship.
Let me be clear baby
Addressing the partner, requesting attention for what is about to be said.
You won't be stressing me in my prime now
Declaring that the artist's time is precious and should not be wasted on troubling matters.
You need to speak to me better
Directing the partner to communicate more respectfully.
Talk to me like I'm worth a damn
Requesting the partner to show more appreciation and respect in communication.
You could be treating me better
Declaring that the partner needs to improve their behavior in the relationship.
And I could be doing well on my on now, now, now
Implies that the artist is self-sufficient and could live without the relationship.
You say baby
"Hold me tight
Don't let go
Ease my mind
Keep me close
Hold me tight"
Quoting the partner's demand for affection and care.
You're so subjective
This don't reflect what you give me
Critiquing the partner's one-sided perspective in the relationship, pointing out the mismatch with the artist's efforts.
If this is love
I don't want it
I don't need it
I could live without it
Concluding that the relationship is not worth keeping if it lacks mutual respect, appreciation, and effort.
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@ala7882
"If This Is Love"
Why are we here?
Why are we wasting all of this time now?
Let me be clear baby
You won't be stressing me in my prime now
You need to speak to me better
Talk to me like I'm worth a damn
You could be treating me better
And I could be doing well on my on now, now, now
You say baby
"Hold me tight
Don't let go
Ease my mind
Keep me close
Hold me tight"
You're so subjective
This don't reflect what you give me
You're so subjective
If this is love
I don't want it
I don't need it
I could live without it
Oh I thought that I was okay
(Ain't I) treat you all the best ways?
(Ain't I) there whenever you call?
(Ain't I) check my tone when we don't agree
And I watch my words like a hawk?
(Ain't I) make it right when I'm wrong?
(Ain't I) stay away from what'cha don't like?
(Ain't I?)
It's super fake that you can't relate
You need to speak to me better
Trying to hide the truth
You've got all these expectations but they don't apply to you
I'm not here for it
I don't want that for myself
I could be doing well on my own now, now, now
You say baby
"Hold me tight
Don't let go
Ease my mind
Keep me close
Hold me tight"
You're so subjective
This don't reflect what you give me
If this is love
I don't want it
I don't need it
I could live without it
@jasminelopez960
Why are we here?
Why are we wasting all of this time now?
Let me be clear baby
You won't be stressing me in my prime now
You need to speak to me better
Talk to me like I'm worth a damn
You could be treating me better
And I could be doing well on my on now, now, now
You say baby
"Hold me tight
Don't let go
Ease my mind
Keep me close
Hold me tight"
You're so subjective
This don't reflect what you give me
You're so subjective
If this is love
I don't want it
I don't need it
I could live without it
Oh I thought that I was okay
(Ain't I) treat you all the best ways?
(Ain't I) there whenever you call?
(Ain't I) check my tone when we don't agree
And I watch my words like a hawk?
(Ain't I) make it right when I'm wrong?
(Ain't I) stay away from what'cha don't like?
(Ain't I?)
It's super fake that you can't relate
You need to speak to me better
Trying to hide the truth
You've got all these expectations but they don't apply to you
I'm not here for it
I don't want that for myself
I could be doing well on my own now, now, now
You say baby
"Hold me tight
Don't let go
Ease my mind
Keep me close
Hold me tight"
You're so subjective
This don't reflect what you give me
If this is love
I don't want it
I don't need it
I could live without it
@kriscarpenter5671
"You've got all these expectations, but they don't apply to you" PREACH......
@CC-Queen
I felt that part
@razmatazzsi2293
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@keithwhitfield361
@@CC-Queen We all did. I sing my heart out on that part lol
@4sossgirl
damn
@ikelenafly
i sing that part out loud so my girl can hear
@ayandawilliams2437
If only, this artist could receive the recognition deserved. Just be honest, this is true music.
@donaldjbiden
Real music
@gracepowell5868
Most definately
@6lue6ell78
exactly