Ain't That a Lot of Love
Overflowing Love: Simply Red's Heartfelt Lyrics Explored
Lyrics
I know the desert can't hold all the love
I acknowledge that the vastness of the desert cannot contain all the love.
that I feel in my heart for you
Expressing the depth of love in the heart for someone special.
If I could spread it out across the sea,
If it were possible to spread this love across the sea,
I know my love would cork it up
The love would be so abundant that it could stopper or seal it up.
Ain't that a lot of love for one heart to hold
Reflecting on the enormity of love, wondering if it's too much for one heart to contain.
If the bees only knew how sweet you are baby
If bees could comprehend your sweetness,
They would seal up their honeycomb
They would seal their honeycomb to preserve the sweetness.
If the birds could hear how sweet your voice is
If birds could hear the sweetness of your voice,
They would tighten up the song
They would adjust their song to match the sweetness.
Ain't that a lot of love for one heart to hold
Reiterating the theme of abundant love that may be challenging for one heart to hold.
Your lips are so sweet, honey you're my every need
Complimenting the sweetness of the person's lips and expressing that they fulfill every need.
You got a smile so rare
Highlighting the rarity of the person's smile.
A love like yours I just can't compare
Indicating that the love received is incomparable to any other.
Ain't that a lot of love for one heart to hold
Reiterating the idea that the amount of love might be overwhelming for one heart.
Ain't that a lot of love for one heart to hold
Repeating the notion of an abundance of love that might be challenging to contain.
If the cook in the kitchen had a touch as hot as yours
Comparing the touch of the person to that of a skilled cook, suggesting it's so hot that it eliminates the need for a fire.
They wouldn't need a fire
Emphasizing the intensity of the touch and its practical implications.
I can't think of a word that describes you better
Expressing difficulty in finding words that adequately describe the person, possibly implying their exceptional qualities.
Than the sight of her
Comparing the person to a captivating sight, reinforcing their special nature.
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