This Love

Song Meaning

The lyrics immediately plunge into a profound, almost telepathic connection. The speaker feels another's "heart beat when I'm all alone," suggesting an intimate bond that transcends physical presence. There's an immediate sense of deep admiration, almost reverence, for the beloved. A central tension emerges between the beloved's physical reality and their transformative impact. The speaker questions, "wonder if you're made from bones and skin," contemplating if this person is merely mortal or something more profound, offering a chance "to begin again." This isn't doubt, but an awe-struck contemplation of a person so impactful they seem to offer a fresh start. The lyrics employ striking hyperbole to convey the depth of devotion. Promises like "I will build you a mountain" are grand, almost impossible gestures meant to bridge vast distances. This cosmic scale is then beautifully grounded by the shift from building a physical "shelter" to the speaker *being* that protection "for when we're old and kind," signifying an enduring, personal commitment. This blend of the ethereal and the deeply personal makes the lyrics so effective. The idea that "angels got it right" in creating the beloved imbues the connection with a sense of destiny, while the intimate feeling of a shared heartbeat anchors it in human emotion. The repeated refrain of "This love" acts as a powerful, almost meditative affirmation, solidifying the extraordinary nature of the bond described.