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I Want Love

Elton John

I want love, but it's impossible

A man like me, so irresponsible

A man like me is dead in places

Other men feel liberated

I can't love, shot full of holes

Don't feel nothing, I just feel cold

Don't feel nothing, just old scars

Toughening up around my heart

But I want love, just a different kind

I want love, won't break me down

Won't brick me up, won't fence me in

I want a love, that don't mean a thing

That's the love I want, I want love

I want love on my own terms

After everything I've ever learned

Me, I carry too much baggage

Oh man I've seen so much traffic

So bring it on, I've been bruised

Don't give me love that's clean and smooth

I'm ready for the rougher stuff

No sweet romance, I've had enough

LanguageEnglish
Translated byAllen Morningstar

About this Song

'I Want Love' by Elton John is a heartfelt ballad that delves into the theme of longing and the quest for true love. The song reflects on feelings of isolation, vulnerability, and the punctured dreams of past relationships. Elton John expresses a deep yearning for a pure, genuine connection, free from the complications and disappointments of previous experiences. Through poignant lyrics and a soulful melody, he conveys the universal desire for love and companionship. The key themes include heartbreak, hope, self-reflection, and resilience in the face of emotional turmoil. Particularly poignant moments in the song involve the raw admissions of personal flaws and the hopeful resolve to find love despite past shortcomings.

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