The Outfield – Your Love (Official HD Video)
Inspiration Behind Your Love:
The Outfield had the unique ability to craft songs that resonated with a teenage audience. Guitarist John Spinks wrote Your Love in 20 minutes. John sought to capture the essence of longing and desire within a teen who is in love. Although the lyrics of Your Love are vague in certain portions, there is a sense of urgency to act upon your feelings. Your Love is one of the hit songs from the Outfield’s album Play Deep, suggesting don’t let anything get over your head.
Biblical Application:
You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh[a]; rather, serve one another humbly in love. 14 For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.”[b] 15 If you bite and devour each other, watch out or you will be destroyed by each other, Galatians 5:13-15.
Exegesis of Your Love:
Josie’s on a vacation far away
Come around and talk it over
So many things that I want to say
You know I like my girls a little bit older?
The lyrics start with a couple separated by distance. Thoughts are racing with a comment about dating older girls.
I just want to use your love tonight
I don’t want to lose your love tonight
The initial portion of this chorus is selfish and then turns to a fear of losing this love.
I ain’t got many friends left to talk to
Nowhere to run when I’m in trouble
You know I’d do anything for you
Stay the night but keep it under cover
This relationship has left this boy without many friends to talk to. There’s a comment about commitment and offer to spend the night, keeping this confidential.
I just want to use your love tonight, whoa
I don’t want to lose your love tonight
There is a sense of urgency to take advantage of this moment together.
Try to stop my hands from shaking
But something in my mind’s not making sense
It’s been a while since we were all alone
But I can’t hide the way I’m feeling
The awkwardness between two teenagers. There is a sense of excitement, confusion and uncertainty.
As you’re leaving, please would you close the door?
And don’t forget what I told you
Just ’cause you’re right, that don’t mean I’m wrong
Another shoulder to cry upon
There is an agreement to keep this one night together secret. There is a disagreement, but an future offer to have a shoulder to lean on in times of need.
I just want to use your love tonight, yeah
I don’t want to lose your love tonight, yeah
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
This extended chorus is like a call to seize this moment together.
Use your love, lose your love (your love), use your love
(I don’t wanna lose) lose your, tonight
(I don’t wanna, I don’t wanna, I don’t wanna lose)
Lose your, tonight (your love)
Lose your, tonight (your love, your love, ah)
Lose your, tonight (your love)
I don’t want to lose your love tonight
(Your love) use your, tonight
There is a degree of second guessing, unsure if this is the right thing to do.
Final Thoughts:
This song serves as a reminder that distance makes the heart grow fonder. Unfortunately, when you are a young teenager, temptation leads human beings into making bad choices. When you have friends that hold you accountable, you’ll have a better chance from escaping temptation, 1 Corinthians 10:13. The key is keeping in step with the Holy Spirit, Galatians 5:25, by fleeing the passions of your flesh.
by Jay Mankus
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