Is This Love
ntombi ndaba Lyrics


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Is this love?
Is this love?
I didn’t know who are, till you come to me
You made me believe, you are the sweetest
And I did believe
You wanna show me, what love is?
is this love?
You slowly change
Each and every day
Change into something, that I don’t know.
Whenever you come home
You can’t say hello to me.
When I give you food
You’ll regret
I can’t take it anymore
You wanna show me, what love is?
is this love?
You wanna show me, what love is?
Is this love?
Is this love?
Hey, is this love?
You wanna show me, what love is?
Is this love?
You wanna show me, what love is?
is this love?
You wanna show me, what love is?
is this love?
You wanna show me, what love is?
is this love?
You slowly change
Each and every day
Change into something, that I don’t know.
Whenever you come home
You can’t say hello to me.
When I give you food
You’ll regret
I can’t take it anymore
You wanna show me, what love is?
is this love?
You wanna show me, what love is?
is this love?
You wanna show me, what love is?
is this love?
You wanna show me, what love is?
is this love?




You wanna show me, what love is?
is this love?

Overall Meaning

In "Is This Love?" by Ntombi Ndaba, the singer is questioning whether the behavior of her partner constitutes love. She confesses that prior to her relationship, she didn't know who she was until her partner, who she believed to be the sweetest, came into her life. However, she observes that he has "slowly changed" into someone she no longer recognizes. He can't be bothered to say hello when coming home, and reacts negatively to food offerings. She is at a breaking point, feeling that she can no longer take it, and is questioning whether his behavior is indicative of love at all. The repetition of the line, "You wanna show me, what love is?" reinforces her doubts and puts the responsibility for defining love on her partner.


Line by Line Meaning

Is this love?
Questioning the nature of the emotions and feelings experienced in the relationship.


I didn’t know who are, till you come to me
Feeling lost and unclear about one's identity until the arrival of the partner.


You made me believe, you are the sweetest
Being convinced that the partner is a kind and caring person.


And I did believe
Accepting the partner's portrayal of themselves at face value without suspicion.


You wanna show me, what love is?
Asking the partner to demonstrate the true meaning of love in their actions.


You slowly change
Observing a shift in the partner's behavior over time.


Each and every day
Noticing the changes occurring on a daily basis.


Change into something, that I don’t know.
Experiencing confusion and uncertainty about the partner's true nature and motivations.


Whenever you come home
Noting the partner's behavior when returning home from outside.


You can’t say hello to me.
Feeling ignored or neglected by the partner upon their arrival home.


When I give you food
Offering food to the partner in an act of care and consideration.


You’ll regret
Receiving a negative or ungrateful response from the partner to the offering of food.


I can’t take it anymore
Feeling overwhelmed by negative emotions and stress related to the partner's changing behavior.


Hey, is this love?
Reiterating the initial question about the authenticity of the feelings and actions in the relationship.


You wanna show me, what love is?
Asking the partner for clarity and understanding regarding the meaning of love in their behavior towards the other.




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