Is This What Love Feels Like?

by @jerrypettit

Liner Notes

Jeez, I'm having (routine) house calls this morning from my 1) electrician, 2) air conditioning guy, and 3) plumber. Hard to get a song put together, but I had this one "in the can". Meanwhile, they're all trying to upsell me--maybe I should just move...

Anyway, hope you like this song!

Lyrics

IS THIS WHAT LOVE FEELS LIKE?

Words & Music
By
Jerry Pettit
Facebook.com/JerryPettitMusic

In the glow of the morning,
as the world starts anew,
I found myself wandering,
thoughts turning to you.
With a skip in my step,
and a song in my heart,
Is this the start of love,
or just a false start?

The breeze whispers secrets,
in the rustling leaves,
Tales of a love
that’s as deep as the seas.
I’m caught in a current,
swept off my feet,
IS THIS WHAT LOVE FEELS LIKE,
so bitter, so sweet?

CHORUS:
IS THIS WHAT LOVE FEELS LIKE,
a storm in the sky?
A whirlwind of feelings,
that lift you so high.
With every heartbeat,
I’m learning to fly,
IS THIS WHAT LOVE FEELS LIKE,
can you tell me why?

I’ve seen love in the movies,
read it in books,
But nothing compares
to your lovely sweet looks.
With a glance and a smile,
you’ve turned my world bright,
In the warmth of your glow,
I’m finding my light.

But love’s not just sunshine,
it’s rain and it’s wind,
It’s a journey of growth,
from without and within.
The path seems so clear,
and with you by my side,
IS THIS WHAT LOVE FEELS LIKE,
this turn of the tide?

CHORUS:
IS THIS WHAT LOVE FEELS LIKE,
a storm in the sky?
A whirlwind of feelings,
that lift you so high.
With every heartbeat,
I’m learning to fly,
IS THIS WHAT LOVE FEELS LIKE,
can you tell me why?

In the silence of night,
when the stars are so near,
I can so feel your heartbeat,
and the truth becomes clear.
This mystery of love,
oh it now seems so right,
Lying here in the darkness,
love is our light.

CHORUS:
IS THIS WHAT LOVE FEELS LIKE,
a storm in the sky?
A whirlwind of feelings,
that lift you so high.
With every heartbeat,
I’m learning to fly,
IS THIS WHAT LOVE FEELS LIKE,
can you tell me why?

© 2024, Jerry Pettit

Comments

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Beautiful romantic, poetic song, full of life and love. Amazing you were recording it between all the appointments you had, Jerry. Gorgeous vocals and playing.
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Beautiful song. As @timfatchen says the intro is excellent. Such lovely lyrics. I really enjoy the summer sounds in this.
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I enjoy your arrangements: this intro is a hook in itself. Good resolution (musical) in the chorus after the two-chord sequence of the verse. Lyrically, well, heartbreak is your trademark!
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Takes me back to the 70's. Love the sentiment in this!
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Get them to do some backing for you! I like the slightly quicker upbeat feel to this! A very full sound in the phones. Very good lyric again and love the change ups
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That's a heck of a write, Jerry! The chorus melody is quite catchy, and really hammers home the hook. Absolutely 1st class writing.
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with all your romantic poetry sung with such appeal, you could easily be the new Rod McKuen you have the right look to pull it off as well. Why not make albums of love songs and promote them on romantic holidays. not just valentines day, but anniversaries, birthdays etc. What I like most about this son is the joyous rhythm that feels like a smooth train ride the the heartland.
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Really like the production, great vox and music, so upbeat and solid.
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@sbs
Such a positive view of love and romance with a dose of reality tossed in. Impressive!
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