Threw away your love letters I thought it'd make me feel better I finally got you out my bed But I still can't get you out my head, ooh I'm sending you one text at a time I know you're by your phone So boy, pick up your line And I ain't too proud to beg So, what's been said has been said, hmm And I need you to know You don't know what love is And I need you to know, hmm You don't know And you don't know what love is If you don't put up a fight You don't know what love is If you don't stay up all night, crying You don't know what love is If you're too good to call a million times And you say you know what love is But I swear you never seen it in your life, ooh, hmm, uh I swear you never seen it in your life, ooh, uh, hmm I swear you never seen it in your life
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The lyrics convey a sense of heartache, frustration, and longing. There's an introspective reflection on love that highlights feelings of betrayal and unreciprocated effort. The narrator feels deeply hurt by someone who doesn't understand the true essence of love, leading to a mix of anger and sadness.
These lyrics can resonate in scenarios such as breakups, unrequited love, or moments of self-reflection about relationships. They could be used in personal playlists during heartbreak or as a performance piece to convey deep emotional narratives.
The song features a strong narrative structure with a clear progression from denial and pain to confrontation and revelation. It utilizes repetition effectively (especially in the 'you don't know what love is' phrases) to emphasize the emotional weight of the sentiments expressed. Melodically, it's likely to have a soulful delivery that complements the lyrical themes of love and loss.
Overview Listen Other recordings Artists Composers Lyrics Uh huh, uh huh (yeah, Rihanna) Uh huh, uh huh (Good Girl Gone Bad) Uh huh, uh huh (take three, action) Uh huh, uh huh (Hov) No clouds in my stones Let it rain, I hydroplane in the bank Comin' down like Dow Jones When the clouds come, we gone We Roc-A-Fella We fly higher than weather In G5's or better You know me (you know me) In anticipation for precipitation stack chips for the rainy day Jay, Rain Man is back With Little Ms. Sunshine, Rihanna, where you at? You have my heart And we'll never be worlds apart Maybe in magazines But you'll still be my star Baby, 'cause in the dark You can't see shiny cars And that's when you need me there With you I'll always share Because When the sun shines, we'll shine together Told you I'll be here forever Said I'll always be your friend Took an oath, I'ma stick it out to the end Now that it's raining more than ever Know that we'll still have each other You can stand under my umbrella You can stand under my umbrella, ella, ella, eh, eh, eh Under my umbrella, ella, ella, eh, eh, eh Under my umbrella, ella, ella, eh, eh, eh Under my umbrella, ella, ella, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh-eh These fancy things will never come in between You're part of my entity, here for infinity When the war has took its part When the world has dealt its cards If the hand is hard Together we'll mend your heart Because When the sun shines, we shine together Told you I'll be here forever Said I'll always be your friend Took an oath, I'ma stick it out to the end Now that it's raining more than ever Know that we'll still have each other You can stand under my umbrella You can stand under my umbrella, ella, ella, eh, eh, eh Under my umbrella, ella, ella, eh, eh, eh Under my umbrella, ella, ella, eh, eh, eh Under my umbrella, ella, ella, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh-eh You can run into my arms It's okay, don't be alarmed Come into me (there's no distance in between our love) So gon' and let the rain pour I'll be all you need and more Because When the sun shines, we shine together Told you I'll be here forever Said I'll always be your friend Took an oath, I'ma stick it out to the end Now that it's raining more than ever Know that we'll still have each other You can stand under my umbrella You can stand under my umbrella, ella, ella, eh, eh, eh Under my umbrella, ella, ella, eh, eh, eh Under my umbrella, ella, ella, eh, eh, eh Under my umbrella, ella, ella, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh-eh It's raining, raining Ooh, baby, it's raining, raining Baby, come into me Come into me It's raining, raining Ooh, baby, it's raining, raining You can always come into me Come into me It's pouring rain It's pouring rain Come into me Come into me It's pouring rain It's pouring rain, come into me
[Instrumental]
[Verse] Moonlight kissing city streets Whispers in the summer heat We’re dancing slow under the glow Love so high we're feeling low [Verse 2] Neon signs and mellow tunes Heartbeat syncing like a monsoon We float away in shades of grey Lost in music night and day [Chorus] Feel the rhythm deep inside In this love no need to hide Got your soul wrapped up in mine Together till the stars align [Verse 3] Shadows paint a secret kiss Every moment pure bliss We're in sync can't miss a beat Hearts are drumming pure and sweet [Bridge] Lights fade city dreams Life's a movie or so it seems In your arms I feel complete Every touch bittersweet [Chorus] Feel the rhythm deep inside In this love no need to hide Got your soul wrapped up in mine Together till the stars align
(Verse 1) I see her smile, it lights the world, A dream so pure, a rarest pearl. She walks by, my heart takes flight, But her love’s a star, out of my sight. (Pre-Chorus) Every word she speaks, a melody, But it's not for me, it’s not for me. I hold my breath, though it aches inside, Knowing our worlds will never collide. (Chorus) I love her in silence, I love her in pain, Like a flower blooming in the pouring rain. She’s the fire I can’t embrace, A fleeting dream I cannot chase. (Verse 2) Her laughter echoes, it fills the air, I long to touch, but I wouldn’t dare. For her heart belongs to another’s song, And I’m just a shadow, where I don’t belong. (Pre-Chorus) Her happiness, it’s all I crave, Even if it means I must behave. I’ll stand afar, a quiet refrain, Loving her through the joy and pain. (Chorus) I love her in silence, I love her in pain, Like a sunset fading, leaving no stain. She’s the ocean I’ll never dive, The love I cherish but can’t survive. (Bridge) If she knew, would it change the night? Or leave me stranded in a harsher light? But I choose this path, I choose her glow, Even if it’s a love she’ll never know. (Outro) I’ll carry this love, though it tears me apart, An untold story etched in my heart. For loving her is my bittersweet art, A silent devotion that will never depart.
For real, for real this time For real, for real, for real this time Bitch, I cannot fall short For real, for real, for real this time (yeah yeah) For real, for real, for real this time 'Cause you make my earth quake Oh, you make my earth quake Riding around, your love is shakin' me up and it's making my heart break 'Cause you make my earth quake (earth quake, ooh) Oh, you make my earth quake Riding around, your love is shakin' me up and it's making my heart break Don't leave, it's my fault Don't leave, it's my fault Don't leave, it's my fault (yeah) 'Cause when it all comes crashing down I'll need you 'Cause you make my earth quake Oh, you make my earth quake Riding around, you tell me something, baby, and it's making my heart break 'Cause you make my earth quake Oh, you make my earth quake (earth quake, yeah) Riding around, your love is shakin' me up and it's making my heart break (you already know) We ain't gotta ball, D.Rose, huh Don't give a fuck 'bout nun', huh Beamin' like fuck my lungs, huh Just might call my lawyer, huh Plug gon' set me up, huh Bih, don't set me up, fuck that I'm with Tyler, yuh (slime) He ride like the car, huh And she wicked, huh, yuh Like Woah Vicky, huh, yeah (like Woah Vicky) Oh my God, hold up, um These diamonds not Tiffany, huh, yeah So in love So in love Don't leave, it's my fault (fault) Don't leave, it's my fault Don't leave, it's my fault 'Cause when it all comes crashing down I'll need you 'cause you make my earth quake I don't want no confrontation, no You don't want my conversation (I don't want no conversation) I just need some confirmation on how you feel, for real (for real) (Ay) you don't want no complication, no I don't want no sovereign nation (I don't want no sovereign nation) I don't even know 'bout that 'cause I'm for real (for real) I said don't leave, it's my fault (one) I said don't leave, it's my fault (two, two) Don't leave, its, it's my fault girl (three, three, three) Don't, do-do-do-do-do, I need
Streetlights paint shadows on your face We're caught between love and empty space Your voice echoes in the midnight air But silence hits harder when you're not there I’m fighting the ghost of the words we never said You’re dancing with the doubt living in my head Every memory’s a flicker, every moment’s a spark But I’m lost in the dark… You're my midnight silhouette Still burning in my cigarette I can't escape, I can't forget You're my midnight silhouette Oh-oh, you're my midnight silhouette Oh-oh, you're my midnight silhouette Your perfume still lingers in the air I reach for a shadow that isn’t there Our song plays soft on the radio But every note feels so hollow I’m chasing reflections in the rearview glass Every mile feels like the past Your whisper’s a ghost in the silence again But it’s driving me insane… You're my midnight silhouette Still burning in my cigarette I can't escape, I can't forget You're my midnight silhouette Oh-oh, you're my midnight silhouette Oh-oh, you're my midnight silhouette Did you mean it when you said goodbye? Or was it just another way to lie? I'm stuck between the night and dawn But your shadow keeps holding on… You're my midnight silhouette… Still burning in my cigarette… You're my midnight silhouette Still burning in my cigarette I can't escape, I can't forget You're my midnight silhouette Oh-oh, you're my midnight silhouette Oh-oh, you're my midnight silhouette Streetlights fade, but you're still here… A shadow I can’t clear… You're my midnight silhouette
Threw away your love letters I thought it'd make me feel better I finally got you out my bed But I still can't get you out my head, ooh I'm sending you one text at a time I know you're by your phone So boy, pick up your line And I ain't too proud to beg So, what's been said has been said, hmm And I need you to know You don't know what love is And I need you to know, hmm You don't know And you don't know what love is If you don't put up a fight You don't know what love is If you don't stay up all night, crying You don't know what love is If you're too good to call a million times And you say you know what love is But I swear you never seen it in your life, ooh, hmm, uh I swear you never seen it in your life, ooh, uh, hmm I swear you never seen it in your life
[Verse 1] Você leu cada página da minha história, Abri meu mundo, te dei a glória. Sem trancas, sem barreiras, só confiança, Mostrei meu lado mais frágil na dança. Você roubou o sol do meu céu, Me deixou exposta, tão ao léu. Mas agora junto os pedaços, Reconstruo o que foi desfeito em abraços. [Pre-Chorus] Eu vestia o coração na manga, sem medo, Mas aprendi a guardá-lo em segredo. Sem mais janelas pra me expor, Você não merece o meu amor. [Chorus] Estou preservada, selada na minha luz, Protegida, ninguém mais me reduz. Não sou mais sua, nem seu lugar, Esse é meu tempo, vou recomeçar. Preservada, como um tesouro escondido, Meu coração agora é protegido. Me encontro em cada detalhe guardado, Vivo agora, preservada. [Verse 2] O mundo vê só o que eu deixo mostrar, O resto é meu, ninguém vai tocar. Pintei as paredes com cores vivas, Elas são minhas, marcas definitivas. Não sou mais aquela que cede e chora, Minha jornada começa agora. Você achou que o livro acabou, Mas eu reescrevi e tudo mudou. [Pre-Chorus] Eu vestia o coração na manga, sem medo, Mas aprendi a guardá-lo em segredo. Sem mais janelas pra me expor, Você não merece o meu amor. [Chorus] Estou preservada, selada na minha luz, Protegida, ninguém mais me reduz. Não sou mais sua, nem seu lugar, Esse é meu tempo, vou recomeçar. Preservada, como um tesouro escondido, Meu coração agora é protegido. Me encontro em cada detalhe guardado, Vivo agora, preservada. [Bridge] Pode bater, mas não vou abrir, Pode chamar, mas não vou ouvir. Ergui um castelo com a dor, Transformei perdas em valor. [Chorus] Estou preservada, selada na minha luz, Protegida, ninguém mais me reduz. Não sou mais sua, nem seu lugar, Esse é meu tempo, vou recomeçar. Preservada, como um tesouro escondido, Meu coração agora é protegido. Me encontro em cada detalhe guardado, Vivo agora, preservada. [Outro] Preservada, mas pronta pra brilhar, Uma força que você nunca vai alcançar. Das cinzas eu surjo, coração resguardado, Essa sou eu, preservada.
[Verse] Looking at your pictures baby Memories in frames they stay The gallery’s a haunted place Where shadows of you still play [Verse 2] Your smile it flickers on the screen Whispering tales of you and me But now it’s just a phantom scene In this lonely gallery [Chorus] Ghosts in the gallery They dance when I’m alone Your face it hovers near Haunting every tone [Verse 3] Swipe left and there you are again Laughing in that summer rain But now the phone it feels so heavy With memories that cause pain [Bridge] Can’t escape this digital maze Each image like a painful blaze A relic of those golden days When you and I were in a daze [Chorus] Ghosts in the gallery They dance when I’m alone Your face it hovers near Haunting every tone
[Verse] Met you in the summer light so bright Thought we’d last until the night took flight But you turned and twisted those promises tight Left me here alone in this endless fight [Verse 2] Katka oh Katka you played your game Whispers in the darkness all the same Sweet lies and shadows can't tame Now I'm stuck remembering your name [Chorus] You were a spark now you're burned out Left my heart aching full of doubt Katka's betrayal screams and shouts Lost our trust without a route [Verse 3] I gave my soul to your smile so wide Never knew you'd find a place to hide Now I'm broken staring at the tide Wishing you hadn't left our side [Bridge] Secrets and promises turned to dust Your actions turned our love to rust Wishing memories weren't a bust Now I see it clear no one to trust [Verse 4] Saw you laughing in the neon glow With someone new thought you should know My heart's healing but it's slow Katka's shadow still seems to grow
[Verse] Under the spotlight shadows play a game The crowd ignites as I whisper your name Heartbeats synced in this electric space Dancing on the edge just to feel your grace [Verse 2] Mirror reflects a flash of golden flair Echoes of songs linger in the air Silent vows wrapped in fleeting dreams We fly so high or so it seems [Chorus] Sombra en el telón where we hide and seek Unraveling secrets every time we speak Mystery and magic in every click and pulse When shadows lead we dare to indulge [Verse 3] City lights blend with neon signs Midnight romances under starry lines In your eyes I see the galaxy's glow Hold me tight and never let go [Bridge] Whispers ride on the night’s cold breeze Temptations pull us like the moon on seas We’re acrobats in this tightrope dance Risking it all for a second chance [Chorus] Sombra en el telón where we hide and seek Unraveling secrets every time we speak Mystery and magic in every click and pulse When shadows lead we dare to indulge
(Intro - Solo Voice, Building Instrumentals) As the bells begin to chime, Marking years and fleeting time, Raise your voice, let’s sing once more, To the days we still adore! (Chorus 1 - Soaring and Catchy) All Voices: Raise a glass to the turning year, To the moments we hold near. Through the laughter, through the tears, We’ll carry hope through all our years. Raise a glass to what’s begun, To the dreams yet to come. In the night or morning clear, We’ll sing for this turning year! (Verse 1 - Brief and Reflective) Through the dark and through the light, We’ve held on with all our might. Each memory shines, like stars so near, Guiding us through the turning year. (Chorus 2 - Repeat for Emphasis, Harmonized) Raise a glass to the turning year, To the moments we hold near. Through the laughter, through the tears, We’ll carry hope through all our years. Raise a glass to what’s begun, To the dreams yet to come. In the night or morning clear, We’ll sing for this turning year! (Bridge - Emotional Build, Instrumental Crescendo) Here’s to the love that keeps us strong, Here’s to the place where we belong. Through every trial, through every fear, We stand as one for the turning year! (Instrumental Break - Strings and Choirs Swell) (Final Chorus - Grand Crescendo) Raise a glass to the turning year, To the moments we hold near. Through the laughter, through the tears, We’ll carry hope through all our years. Raise a glass to what’s begun, To the dreams yet to come. In the night or morning clear, We’ll sing for this turning year! (Outro - Soft, Reflective, Fading Out) Raise a glass to the turning year… (Fading Harmonies and Instrumentals)