In 1987, Def Leppard ‘s album Hysteria introduced the dark side to falling in love. The lyrics of Love Bites examines the emotional side of love as described in the final 2 stanzas below. While several songs in the past have written about God’s agape or brotherly love, Def Leppard touches on the scars, wounds to the soul inflicted by intimate relationships that fall apart when feelings fade.
Love bites love bleeds – it’s bringin’ me to my knees
Love lives, love dies
Love bites love bleeds – it’s bringin’ me to my knees
Love lives love dies – it’s no surprise
Love begs love pleads – it’s what I need
If you’ve got love in your sights
Watch out, love bites
Modern commercials, sitcoms and television programming are some of the biggest offenders of obscuring truth. The images portrayed on the screens inside of American homes glorify temptation while minimizing any after affects. This hyperreality conceals the reality that actions and words do have consequences. Thus, when an individual carries out a similar act or behavior in life, the words of Def Leppard often rings true, “love bites!”
When Jesus receives the news that one of his close friends is dead, he wept, John 11:32-35. This wasn’t a movie scene; these were genuine tears brought on the pain one feels expressed by Def Leppard’s song. As soon as a human being opens their heart, becoming connected to another soul, their are taking at risk at love. Although happy endings do occur on occasion, don’t be afraid to take a chance, especially on the One who sacrificed His only son for you and for me, John 3:16-17.
by Jay Mankus
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