Let's talk about...LOVE IS

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Well...nobody's doing it...so I will. What the heck...I haven't started a thread in years!

Love Is...

A song that manages to take my breath away every time I hear it. What a great way to end the TISL album. Pierre Marchand's production is wonderful, as are Sarah McLachlan's vocals at the end. I love the demo with alternate lyrics and a clear version of "Love is what you believe it is" (you can hear it on the final version, but it's at the very end and you have to crank the stereo).

I always assumed the song was about Lindsey from the perspective of the Dance. Basically, it's the whole "if you love someone, set them free" sort of deal. I did read somewhere that Stevie said it WASN'T about Lindsey, as well as some speculation that it's actually about Robin. Definitely can't find the links now, so let's discuss...

Personally this song means so much to me. As I've mentioned in previous threads, I went through some kind of dramatic events in teens. The first time I heard Love Is, I was just beginning to see the other side of things. I was moving away for school and really getting my freedom for the first time in my life. And in a way, the song released me to do the things I needed to do without feeling guilty about who and what I was leaving behind.

Do I know you cannot stay...I know...all about the love

The line "Love is what you believe it is" reminds me of my adoptive family...ie. blood isn't necessarily thicker than water, it takes a village to raise a child, etc. I plan to have it tattoo'd on my arm at some point when it's meaningful to do so.

May the group therapy session begin. Sorry in advance to LikeAWillow