I Found A Love
jimmy jones & the pretenders Lyrics

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I'm not in love, so don't forget it
It's just a silly phase I'm going through
And just because I call you up
Don't get me wrong, don't think you've got it made
I'm not in love, no no
It's because

I'd like to see you, but then again

That doesn't mean you mean that much to me
So if I call you, don't make a fuss
Don't tell your friends about the two of us
I'm not in love, no no
It's because

Ooh, you'll wait a long time for me
Ooh, you'll wait a long time
Ooh, you'll wait a long time for me
Ooh, you'll wait a long time

I keep your picture upon the wall
It hides a nasty stain that's lying there
So don't you ask me to give it back
I know you know it doesn't mean that much to me
I'm not in love, I'm not in love

Be quiet, big boys don't cry
Big boys don't cry

Overall Meaning

The song "I Found a Love" by Jimmy Jones & The Pretenders is about someone who is in denial about being in love with someone else. The person singing the song is telling their love interest that they are not in love with them, but it is just a silly phase they are going through. They are also trying to avoid giving the wrong impression by saying that just because they call or want to see the person, it does not mean they are in love or interested in a full-blown relationship.

However, the lyrics reveal that the person is not being entirely truthful about their feelings. They keep a picture of the person they claim they are not in love with on their wall, but only as a cover-up for a stain. They also warn the person not to make a fuss or tell others about their interactions, which can be a sign that they want to keep the relationship private. The repeated refrain of "Ooh, you'll wait a long time for me" suggests there may be some underlying feelings of uncertainty and insecurity.

Overall, the lyrics are reflective of a complicated and confusing emotional state. Although the person may not want to admit their true feelings, their actions and words reveal a deeper level of emotional attachment.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm not in love, so don't forget it
I'm not in love, and I want you to know

It's just a silly phase I'm going through
I don't have real feelings for you, it's just a temporary feeling

And just because I call you up
Don't take it as a sign of my affection for you

Don't get me wrong, don't think you've got it made
I don't want you to misunderstand our relationship or get too attached

I'm not in love, no no
I'm not in love with you, not at all

It's because
I just want to clarify my feelings

I'd like to see you, but then again
I wouldn't mind seeing you, but it's not that important

That doesn't mean you mean that much to me
Just because I want to see you, don't assume I have feelings for you

So if I call you, don't make a fuss
If I call you, don't make it a big deal or think it means anything more

Don't tell your friends about the two of us
Keep our interactions a secret from others, it's not worth sharing

Ooh, you'll wait a long time for me
You shouldn't hold your breath waiting for me to come around