"What Are Your Thoughts On......" A New Series .... Part 1: Love Is

[Rickypt]

Originally Posted by Musicman408

I hope so, and NOOO not because I want a popular thread, but because I wasnt to have some meaningful discussions on Stevie's song.

Let's get into the meaningful discussion, then. So far it's kind of just "I love it, it's pretty". Which is good, but I get the sense you want to discuss in depth. Which is what we did in Paula's threads.

I think I've given my "Love Is" story before, but for the benefit of the thread. TISL came out when my partner was dying of cancer and some of the songs have a very special connection to me. "Love Is" grabbed me immediately and I came to realize it was because, to me, the song is about reaching a place of intensive love for someone that transcends an actual relationship. Knowing that you can let go of someone and still love them and that nothing will end the purity of the love. I also feel like the song captures the concept of unconditional love, even if the lyrics don't specifically speak to that.

This is one of those songs when Stevie's delivery really capture the emotions she's trying to convey. I "feel" her pain, her love, and her acceptance as she takes us through the song's journey.

The song borders on being overly saccharin, but she stops short. That's what makes it such a stunning performance, in my opinion.

This song is 5 stars and a beautiful album closer.