The Love We Had Lyrics – ARMNHMR

The Love We Had Lyrics Meaning

[Verse 1]
This verse reflects a lesson learned from the singer’s mother, who warned that overthinking can hurt you emotionally. The singer finds themselves constantly replaying moments from the relationship, trying to figure out where things are going, but it feels like the cycle never ends, and they’re stuck in their thoughts.

[Pre-Chorus]
In this part, the singer compares the overwhelming thoughts about the relationship to waves that push them down, drowning in the uncertainty of whether what they had is enough to survive. They’re struggling to stay afloat emotionally, unsure of where things stand.

[Chorus]
The chorus captures the central question of the song: how to hold onto love when everything feels uncertain. The singer wonders how to make love last, admitting that it’s not easy and things don’t always go as planned. They fear that things might not work out, but still seek a way to preserve the relationship.

[Build-up]
The build-up repeats the question of how to make love last, emphasizing the uncertainty and the difficulty in finding something stable. The repetition shows the growing frustration and the ongoing search for answers, highlighting the fear of not being able to make the relationship work.

[Drop]
The drop reinforces the question of how to keep the love alive, with an energetic repetition of “how” and “have.” It adds an emotional punch to the song, expressing the intense longing for stability and resolution in the relationship, even though the singer feels unsure about its future.

[Verse 3]
In this verse, the singer reveals their tendency to overthink and get lost in their own mind, stuck in a cycle of imagining the future and creating scenarios. This overthinking, especially when alone in their room, becomes a habit, making it harder to find peace and clarity about the relationship.

[Chorus]
The chorus repeats the same worries as before, emphasizing the uncertainty of keeping the love alive. The singer questions how to make it last despite the challenges, the unpredictability, and the doubt that things will turn out okay, reflecting on the vulnerability of the relationship.

[Build-up]
This build-up continues to repeat the central question, showing the ongoing internal struggle. The uncertainty and fear of losing love grow stronger here, with the singer asking how to preserve what they have, knowing it’s not easy and not guaranteed to last.

[Pre-Drop]
The pre-drop echoes the central question again, focusing on the idea of how to keep the love they have. It’s a moment of reflection before diving back into the emotional intensity of the drop, emphasizing the lingering doubt about the future of the relationship.

[Drop]
In the final drop, the question of keeping the love alive is asked once again, with even more urgency and repetition. It’s a powerful way to express the emotional intensity and confusion surrounding the relationship, highlighting the singer’s desperate desire for answers while being uncertain if they’ll ever find them.