What did you mean by love?

Every now and then, I get a song stuck in my head either because of the beat, catchy lyrics or a message that really resonates with me.

Over the last week I chanced on a song in my play list and it has been living rent free in my head. Yes, the tune is catchy but more so, asks a very real question and one I've heard many lament over.

The song essentially asks what did you mean when you said 'love'.

It resonates because I feel that love is a strong word but so often overused. Used without care, depth or meaning. Used to get a certain reaction or for selfish interests.

Here presumably as a relationship is on the verge of ending, the guy is being asked what he meant by love:

"Is it really what you meant to whisper with kisses down her neck?

Maybe you meant "like you strongly"

It looks like you meant "see you later"?

Maybe you should have just said what you meant. No hieroglyphics to decipher or beating round the bush"

What really does love mean? How does someone know you truly love them?

This has been the topic of many pop songs and romantic comedies.

Does love exist that is more than emotion, or physical attraction? Is there a love that is a decision and not arrogant or insists on its own way?

Is there a perfect kind of love, and what does this look like?

I don't have the answers, but here is a link to the track, enjoy.........

https://youtu.be/kd-8yZ1hhko

What Did You Mean (When You Said Love)

Theo Katzman