Song Lyrics and their True Meaning – “Your Love” by Outfield

I love this song. Every time it comes on, I sing to it. Even in public.

But I’ve been hearing it a lot lately, because on my commute, I’m listening to 80s channels on Spotify and Pandora.

And when you get down to it, this song is damn creepy.

In the late 1980s Sting once commented on the trendy phenomenon of people using “Every Breath You Take” as a wedding song:

“Don’t you people realize this song is about a stalker!??

Well this song is about a sexual user, and it could be construed, worse.

 

Josie’s on a vacation far away – My girlfriend is away, so… let’s fuck.
Come around and talk it over – Yeah… talk.
So many things that I want to say
You know I like my girls a little bit older – Ok… not specific, but how old IS Jose??? And you’re borderline too old for me, but I’m pretending that’s what I’m into…

I just want to use your love tonight – Clearly
I don’t want to lose your love tonight – You’re gullible enough right?

I ain’t got many friends left to talk to – Wonder why, you asshole?
Nowhere to run when I’m in trouble – You get into trouble often do you? Not surprised.
You know I’d do anything for you – Yeah… right.
Stay the night but keep it under cover – Let’s keep this our little secret, ok?

I just want to use your love tonight
I don’t want to lose your love tonight

Try to stop my hands from shaking – Some kind of sudden realization?
But something in my mind’s not making sense – Guilt? Conscience bothering you?
It’s been a while since we were all alone
But I can’t hide the way I’m feeling – Yeah. Clearly.

As you’re leaving please would you close the door? – I’m done with you for the time being… don’t let the door hit you on the ass on your way out.
And don’t forget what I told you – I told you – this was OUR LITTLE SECRET!
Just ’cause you’re right that don’t mean I’m wrong – Well…..
Another shoulder to cry upon – Yeah, whatever, dude.

I just want to use your love tonight
I don’t want to lose your love tonight
I just want to use your love tonight
I don’t want to lose your love tonight
I just want to use your love tonight
I don’t want to lose your love tonight
Use your love, lose your love, your love!
I don’t want to lose your love tonight
(I don’t wanna, I don’t wanna, I don’t wanna)
Lose your love tonight (your love)
Lose your love tonight (your love)
Lose your love tonight (your love)
(Lose your) I don’t want to lose your love tonight

And I think I’ve always know this. But damn. I still love this song.