Is This Love (Live, 2015) [2025 Remaster]

Song Meaning

The lyrics paint a picture of someone grappling with an intense, almost overwhelming new feeling, questioning its nature. The narrator admits to past mistakes, like letting the person go alone, and now feels utterly dependent, unable to cope "on my own." This dependence is framed by sleepless nights and wasted days, highlighting the consuming nature of this emotional state. The urgency to reconnect is palpable, driven by a profound sense of needing the other person's presence to feel "all right." The central tension lies in the narrator's uncertainty about the depth and authenticity of this emotion. The repeated questioning, "Is this love?" and "Is this the love that I've been searching for?" reveals a mind caught between exhilaration and disbelief. This is amplified by the possibility of "dreaming," suggesting the experience feels almost too good or too powerful to be real. The phrase "really got a hold on me" underscores the involuntary and powerful grip this feeling has, blurring the lines between conscious desire and an almost fated connection. The craft here hinges on the persistent, almost mantra-like questioning in the chorus, which directly mirrors the internal struggle. The contrast between the narrator's past inability to cope and the present feeling of finding "the key to open any door" showcases a transformative power attributed to this new emotion. The lyrics suggest this isn't just a fleeting crush but a profound shift, a love that feels like a revelation, capable of overcoming past limitations and growing "stronger day by day."