Love to Love
Unlocking the Mystery of Love's Paradox with Neil Diamond
Lyrics
Love's a thing that needs wants to thrive on
Love is a vital force that requires nurturing and reciprocation.
Then it grows
Love grows and develops over time.
At least that's what I've been told
The speaker acknowledges this perspective based on what they've been told.
You can't love someone
It's challenging to love someone if the affection is not reciprocated.
If you find that all you get in return
Receiving only a cold heart in return can be disheartening.
Is a heart that's cold
Despite efforts, if the other person remains emotionally distant.
They say you need love to love
The common belief is that love is a prerequisite for experiencing love.
You gotta have love to love
A repetition emphasizing the importance of love for love.
They all say it works that way
Many people assert that love functions in this particular way.
But if it's true
The speaker questions the validity of this belief.
Why do I love you
Despite doubts, the speaker still loves the person in question.
Seems like you keep tryin' to break me
The speaker feels that the person is trying to emotionally hurt them.
You do things designed just to make me cry
Actions of the person seem deliberately designed to induce tears.
And I've heard if warm lips don't touch you
Intimacy and affection are crucial for love to flourish.
Love won't grow no matter
Without warmth and closeness, love may not grow, regardless of efforts.
How much you try
Despite trying, love may not thrive without the necessary elements.
They say you need love to love
Reiteration of the belief that love is a prerequisite for love.
You gotta have love to love
Emphasis on the essential nature of love in the context of relationships.
They all say it works that way
A reaffirmation that many believe in this principle.
But if it's true
The speaker questions the truth of the commonly held belief.
Why do I love you
Despite doubts, the speaker still feels love for the person.
They say you need love to love
Reiteration of the idea that love is a necessary foundation for love.
You gotta have love to love
Emphasis on the requirement of love in the process of loving.
They all say it works that way
A restatement of the common belief in the reciprocal nature of love.
But if it's true
The speaker questions the validity of this widely accepted belief.
Why do I love you
Despite uncertainties, the speaker continues to love the person.
Why do I love you
A repetition of the perplexity regarding the intensity of love.
Like I do
The speaker expresses the depth of their love for the person.
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