True Love
Tobias Jesso Lyrics
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But he ain't cheap, he just can't afford to
But she don't mind, he's her everything
Anything for you
Everyday just trying to get by
No time to cry, no he can't afford to
And she waits through everything
That's what you call true love, true love, true love, true love
That's what you call true love, true love, true love, true love
Working late 'cause she never finished school
She ain't a fool, she just didn't like it
Why, he don't mind, she's his everything
Anything for you
Every time she tries to fight
But she knows he's right, she just didn't like to
And he waits through everything
Anything for you
That's what you call true love, true love, true love, true love
That's what you call true love, true love, true love, true love
She wants to know
"Do you, do you, do you want me?"
He wants to know
"Do you, do you, do you want me?"
She'd love to know
"Do you, do you, do you love me?"
He'd love to know
"Do you, do you, do you love me?"
She needs to know
"Do you, do you, do you need me?"
He needs to know
"Do you, do you, do you need me?"
Like I need you
That's what you call true love, true love, true love, true love
That's what you call true love, true love, true love, true love
Tobias Jesso Jr's song True Love is a heartfelt ode to the power of love and the extent to which we will go for our significant others. The song's narrator begins by describing his partner as someone who may not have much materially, but is incredibly devoted and caring towards him. He acknowledges that times are tough and they may not be able to afford much, but their love makes up for all material shortcomings. The chorus repeats the phrase "that's what you call true love" four times, emphasizing the title message of the song.
The second verse shifts perspective to the singer's partner, a woman who works hard despite not having finished school. The singer supports her despite her reasons for not completing her education, and he waits patiently for her through thick and thin. The two communicate through a series of questions, unsure if their love is reciprocated or if they are needed. However, despite their uncertainty, they know that they need each other.
Overall, True Love is a somber but uplifting song about the importance of love in our lives. The singer acknowledges the difficulties that they may face in their relationship, but knows that love is the fuel that keeps them going.
Line by Line Meaning
He's uptight, he don't own nothing new
He is cautious with his spending and doesn't buy new things
But he ain't cheap, he just can't afford to
He is not stingy, but his financial situation does not allow him to spend more
But she don't mind, he's her everything
She does not care about his financial status; she values him more than anything
Anything for you
She is willing to do anything for him
Everyday just trying to get by
He struggles to make ends meet every day
No time to cry, no he can't afford to
He cannot spare the time or money for emotional breakdowns
And she waits through everything
She is patient and supportive through his struggle
Working late 'cause she never finished school
She has to work longer hours because she did not complete her education
She ain't a fool, she just didn't like it
She is not foolish for not finishing her education; she simply did not enjoy it
Why, he don't mind, she's his everything
He does not care about her lack of formal education; she means everything to him
Every time she tries to fight
She often tries to argue
But she knows he's right, she just didn't like to
Despite wanting to argue, she realizes that he is usually correct
And he waits through everything
He is patient and supportive even when she is difficult
She wants to know "Do you, do you, do you want me?"
She is unsure about his feelings and desires reassurance
He wants to know "Do you, do you, do you want me?"
He also desires reassurance about her feelings towards him
She'd love to know "Do you, do you, do you love me?"
She wants to know if he loves her
He'd love to know "Do you, do you, do you love me?"
He also wants to know if she loves him
She needs to know "Do you, do you, do you need me?"
She needs to feel needed and valued by him
He needs to know "Do you, do you, do you need me?"
He also needs to feel needed and valued by her
Like I need you
The artist emphasizes their mutual need for each other
That's what you call true love, true love, true love, true love
The artist concludes that their relationship is an example of true love
That's what you call true love, true love, true love, true love
The repetition of the previous line reinforces the idea that their love is genuine
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Tobias Macdonald Jesso
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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He's uptight, he don't own nothing new
But he ain't cheap, he just can't afford to
But she don't mind, he's her everything
Anything for you
Everyday just trying to get by
No time to cry, no he can't afford to
And she waits through everything
Anything for you
That's what you call true love, true love, true love, true love
That's what you call true love, true love, true love, true love
Working late 'cause she never finished school
She ain't a fool, she just didn't like it
Why, he don't mind, she's his everything
Anything for you
Every time she tries to fight
But she knows he's right, she just didn't like to
And he waits through everything
Anything for you
That's what you call true love, true love, true love, true love
That's what you call true love, true love, true love, true love
She wants to know
"Do you, do you, do you want me?"
He wants to know
"Do you, do you, do you want me?"
She'd love to know
"Do you, do you, do you love me?"
He'd love to know
"Do you, do you, do you love me?"
She needs to know
"Do you, do you, do you need me?"
He needs to know
"Do you, do you, do you need me?"
Like I need you
That's what you call true love, true love, true love, true love
That's what you call true love, true love, true love, true love
P.s found through Shorsey
@Fickster100
Just heard this on the season finale of Shoresy. Awesome song. Between this and what was happening in the show, actually got me a little emotional.
@SuperJeremy1982
I'm here because of Shorsey
@craigd2599
Me too man! I've played since I was 9 years old. That last episode captured everything great about the game. Really caught me by surprise.
@sethhenderson7790
Keeso is so talented for moving the shows along with just music and stuff happening in the background
@Fickster100
@@craigd2599 it's been awhile since I've played the game, but yeah. It really captured the emotion of being both a player and a fan. Who'd of thought shoresy of all things could've had such emotion and heartfeltness. Keeso and everybody involved really outdid themselves.
@Fickster100
@@sethhenderson7790 The ability to tell a story through visuals and music always feels so much more powerful to me. These guys excel at it.
@because_the_internet
One of the most beautiful love songs I've ever heard and I discover it through a Canadian TV show about a foul mouthed but ultimately good-natured small town hockey player. What a time to be alive
@davey70dave
You ever have goji berries?
@rogerdodger1984
@@davey70dave goji berries are unbelievable.
@higgy_skiggy4203
This the comment lmao so fucking true cause before shoresy I've never heard this and all because shoresy this song became a little more popular.