Love Songs
n.m.a Lyrics
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Love took over my heart like an ocean breeze
As season fly I knew that I was losing
Love was washed away with the driftin tide
Oh it's a dirty old shame that all you get from love is a love song
It's gotcha layin up nights waiting for the music to start
It's such a dirty old shame when you got to take the blame for a love song
Because the best love song is writing with a broken heart
The future that lies before me I cannot see
Although tomorrow I know the sun is rising
Lightin' up the world for everyone, but not for me
Oh it's a dirty old shame that all you get from love is a love song
It's gotcha layin up nights waiting for the music to start
It's such a dirty old shame when you got to take the blame for a love song
Because the best love song is writing with a broken heart
Oh it's a dirty old shame that all you get from love is a love song
It's gotcha layin up nights waiting for the music to start
It's such a dirty old shame when you got to take the blame for a love song
Because the best love song is writing with a broken heart
Oh it's a dirty old shame that all you get from love is a love song
It's gotcha layin up nights waiting for the music to start
It's such a dirty old shame when you got to take the blame for a love song
The lyrics of "Love Songs" by n.m.a. tell the story of a person who fell in love deeply but ended up losing it with time. The use of metaphors such as "sailin' on a sailin' ship to nowhere" and "love took over my heart like an ocean breeze" gives the song a poetic touch. The person feels helpless as they watch their love fade away, knowing that they can only get a love song out of it. The song implies that love can be a dirty business and is at times not worth the pain that comes with it.
The chorus repeats the idea of a "dirty old shame that all you get from love is a love song." The person feels like they are left with only memories of love, waiting for the music to provide some sort of comfort, and has to take the blame for the heartache. However, the best love song comes from those who have experienced a broken heart, as they can write about it with true emotion.
Overall, "Love Songs" is a heartfelt song about the pain that love can bring. It speaks to the universal experience of falling in love, losing it, and trying to find solace in music.
Line by Line Meaning
Like sailin' on a sailin' ship to nowhere
Feeling lost and directionless in love, like being adrift at sea with no destination.
Love took over my heart like an ocean breeze
Love swept into my life effortlessly and completely, like a gentle sea breeze taking over the air around me.
As season fly I knew that I was losing
Over time, I realized that my love was slipping away from me and our relationship was fading.
Love was washed away with the driftin tide
My love was washed away and lost forever, just like how the tide carries things out to sea and never returns them.
Oh it's a dirty old shame that all you get from love is a love song
Love can be disappointing because all you're left with are memories and emotions that you hear reflected in songs.
It's gotcha layin up nights waiting for the music to start
Love can keep you up at night, waiting for something to reignite the passion or make sense of the pain.
Because the best love song is writing with a broken heart
Sometimes, the most authentic and heartfelt love songs are written when you're going through heartbreak and pain.
Then now the tears in my eyes are ever blindin'
I am filled with so much sadness that my tears are blinding me, preventing me from seeing a clear path forward.
The future that lies before me I cannot see
I am unable to envision what lies ahead for me, whether it's love or happiness or anything else, as my future is shrouded in uncertainty.
Although tomorrow I know the sun is rising
Despite all my difficulties, I know that tomorrow will come and bring a new day, with the sun rising to light up the world around me.
It's such a dirty old shame when you got to take the blame for a love song
It can feel unfair to be held responsible for a love song that reflects your emotions, as if you're somehow at fault for feeling this way.
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@mathewshaw2772
Massive part of my teens...Growing up with mates..Finding new exciting paths to take..This song was always played..Im 52 now and still play it and love it...We would say " ohh turn it up...what a tune"
@jessicaberrhill5362
One of the best written love songs imo! Long live NMA!! 💖
@esesenordenegro2064
Ésta es una de mis favoritas....
("But I always play lovesongs when you're far away...")
@MichaelBeckett
"It always play love songs When you're far away"
...Lost in our own little world Well the other night we put the radio on When we ran out of things we could say But it always play love songs When you're far away Forget all the lies, forget all the trouble Forget all the things that I've done And please believe like I still believe The best is yet to come...
@regandevereaux5079
God I must've drug my sister along with me 30+ times to see these blokes! Her revenge was probably the fact that I could sing the entire catalogues of REM , the Police, Souixie and the Banshees and more, in me bloody sleep! They're all great bands but that doesn't mean every track on every lp was great. heehee! But it was worth it to see NMA live so many times. They are one of those bands which are excellent on studio versions but absolutely Unbelievably Fantastic live. In my whole life which has been overall devoted to music I've known of maybe 50 or so bands & musicians like that and it really is a kind of magical or alchemic gift. There's nothing like it. Plus Baz was so full of contradictory qualities I found him quite mesmerising! Funny how life is. Peace, Regan
@patkelly3966
Regan WoW 50, really?! And who is Baz? Peace
@rysh0x982
Drug , really don't you get locked up for that now?
Just kidding mate
Dragged*
@NicoleGuerrieri1
my ex dragged me to a show and I was not a fan till that night. They are AH-mazing live.
@johnnyhotshot6548
We all create monsters come back for their masters, love that line.
@vittoriacastelluccia6814
with you in paradiso