Lyrics
Love it is not love
Love is not genuine love if it undergoes alterations.
If it changes
Suggesting that authentic love remains constant even in the face of changes.
When it sees a change
Highlighting that true love doesn't waver when confronted with transformations in the partner.
In someone else
Emphasizing the importance of love being steadfast despite external influences.
Uttering the fray
Referring to facing challenges or conflicts, possibly symbolized by "the fray."
(?) The altars
The meaning is unclear due to the use of "(?)" in the lyrics.
Taking away the gates
Suggesting the removal of barriers or obstacles in a relationship.
Put it on myself
Taking personal responsibility for maintaining the integrity of love.
I, I, I give to you our love
Expressing the act of giving one's love to the partner.
Don't you know that I've been true
Affirming the speaker's fidelity and faithfulness in the relationship.
If I can ever forgive
Hinting at the challenges of forgiveness within the context of love.
Love it is not love (love it is not love)
Reiterating the idea that true love remains unaltered despite external factors.
If I see the bend
If the observer notices a change or deviation from the norm.
The bending sickle
Referring to the symbolism of a sickle, often associated with death or the passage of time.
Visited by death
Describing a visitation or encounter with death, possibly in a metaphorical sense.
In his cloak
Symbolizing death's presence with the imagery of a cloak.
I hope I will bend
Expressing a hope to endure challenges or changes gracefully.
Like a sickle
Comparing personal resilience to the flexibility of a sickle.
Taking away the gates
Reiterating the idea of removing obstacles or barriers in love.
Put it on myself
Reaffirming personal responsibility for the relationship's well-being.
I, I, I give to you our love
Repeating the act of giving one's love to the partner.
Don't you know that I've been true
Reaffirming the speaker's loyalty and faithfulness in the relationship.
I give to you our love
Restating the commitment to giving love to the partner.
Don't you know that I've been true
Reiterating the speaker's fidelity and trustworthiness.
And I've been there before you
Indicating past experiences and challenges faced in the relationship.
Love it is not love (love it is not love)
Reiterating that genuine love remains unchanged despite external factors.
If it changes
Reaffirming that love should withstand changes.
If it changes
Repeating the idea that authentic love remains constant.
If it changes
Emphasizing the endurance of true love in the face of changes.
If it changes
Reiterating the theme that genuine love persists despite alterations.
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