Who Do You Love
kindness Lyrics


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So tell me how was your morning
I stayed up late when out drinking
Made a new friend with affection
He seemed upset about something
He couldn't make a connection
Despite the best of intentions
I've been looking for meaning
Something good to believe in

Don't let the noise confuse you
It's just something that you're used to
You never knew any different
There's something else if you listen

Who do you love?

So tell me how were you feeling?
I saw you while I was dreaming
We spent some time by the ocean
Next time I look at half frozen
I saw that people were smiling
I passed them by and said nothing
I couldn't make a connection
How do you make a connection

Who do you love?

Don't let the noise confuse you
It's just something that you're used to
You never knew any different
There's something else if you listen

(Who do you love?)
Don't let the noise confuse you
It's just the thing that you're used to




You never knew any different
There's something else if you listen

Overall Meaning

The song "Who Do You Love?" by Kindness explores the feelings of searching for meaning, connection, and love in a world filled with distractions and noise. The opening lyrics describe a night of drinking and making new friends, yet despite the positive intentions, the singer still feels lost and in search of something more meaningful. The chorus asks a simple yet profound question, "who do you love?" which serves as a reminder to focus on the things that truly matter in life.


The second verse continues the theme of searching for connection and meaning, this time with a dreamlike quality as the singer sees someone they love while dreaming and spend time by the ocean. However, their attempts to connect with others in real life feel fruitless as they struggle to make a connection. The repeated refrain "don't let the noise confuse you, it's just something that you're used to" serves as a reminder to cut through the distractions and focus on what is important.


Overall, the song feels like a reflection on the challenges of finding true connection and love in a world filled with constant stimulation and distractions. The repetition of the central question "who do you love?" invites the listener to reflect on their own priorities and values.


Line by Line Meaning

So tell me how was your morning
The singer is asking about the listener's day and wants to know how they're feeling.


I stayed up late when out drinking
The singer admits to staying up late while drinking, which may have led to their tiredness or distractibility.


Made a new friend with affection
The singer made a new friend and felt a strong connection with them.


He seemed upset about something
The new friend appeared to be upset or troubled by something.


He couldn't make a connection
Despite the artist's attempts, their new friend was unable to connect with them or others.


Despite the best of intentions
The singer tried to connect with their new friend with good intentions, but something prevented them from forming a deeper bond.


I've been looking for meaning
The singer has been searching for a deeper purpose or sense of fulfillment in their life.


Something good to believe in
The artist desires a positive and meaningful belief system or worldview to guide them in life.


Don't let the noise confuse you
The artist advises the listener to not be distracted or misled by external influences or distractions.


It's just something that you're used to
The artist suggests that the listener may be accustomed to a certain level of noise or chaos in their life, which may prevent them from noticing other important things.


You never knew any different
The singer implies that the listener may not have experienced anything else or may not recognize that there are other ways of living or thinking.


There's something else if you listen
The artist implies that there are deeper or more meaningful things to discover if the listener pays attention or looks more closely.


Who do you love?
This line serves as a refrain throughout the song, and can be interpreted in multiple ways, such as questioning who the listener values or cares about.


So tell me how were you feeling?
The singer checks in with the listener again and wants to know how they're doing emotionally.


I saw you while I was dreaming
The singer may be referencing a dream they had about the listener, which could indicate a strong emotional connection between them.


We spent some time by the ocean
The artist and the listener may have spent time together in a calming or beautiful place, such as the beach.


Next time I look at half frozen
The artist may be referring to feeling numb or disconnected, as if they're frozen or unable to fully experience their emotions or surroundings.


I saw that people were smiling
The singer observed others around them experiencing joy or happiness, which may have contrasted with their own disconnectedness or emotional state.


I passed them by and said nothing
Despite observing others' happiness, the singer may have felt unable or unwilling to connect with them in that moment.


How do you make a connection
The artist is questioning how to form a deeper bond with someone, likely reflecting on their earlier experience with their new friend.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ADAM BAINBRIDGE, BOB BLANK, JOAKIM BOUAZIZ, LOLA H. BLANK, ROBIN MIRIAM CARLSSON

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Comments from YouTube:

@babyseis

I don't know if this makes sense or anyone can relate to this, but I find the same comfort and warm feelings from this song with the Tears for Fear's "The Seeds of Love" album

@poetickiller

Tears. Robyn’s voice is so uniquely beautiful. She reminds me of emeli sande. Beautifully done kindness you never miss 💙💙💙

@THE_PAJO

it's so simple & SO emotions

@THE_PAJO

* emotional !!

@eugenechauke3849

LOL let’s stick to so emotions

@youwillovercome

2018 & beyond needs more Kindness + Robyn

@kumoshun

Very beautiful contribution! Thank-you all for your fearless vulnerability, we need more of this in our ever cool world.

@adam2u

Usually when I see videos with a similar visual language as this one, I disengage and lose interest in it, but while watching this one I felt genuinely good and was able to connect with it. It comes across as really genuine.

@MarioLonghi

Don't let the noise confuse you. It's just a thing that you're used to. You never knew any different. There's something else if you listen. 

@JamieJones-gh7kp

Nine year old comment hope ur Still around

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