This Is a Love Song Lyrics – Rebecca Sugar

This Is a Love Song Lyrics Meaning

The song opens with the singer talking about writing letters they’ll never send. These letters are almost like a safe place to express feelings they can’t share out loud. They call the other person their only friend, but there’s a sense of loneliness here, because even though the words are written, the connection isn’t real anymore.

Next, the singer admits they’re blaming themselves for how badly things went. Instead of pointing fingers, they’re saying it’s easier to carry the weight of it all alone. It shows how hard it is for them to admit what they actually wanted or needed from the relationship. It feels like they’ve been hiding from their own truth.

Then comes the part where they apologize. They regret giving too much attention and not stepping away when they should have. There’s also a sting of sarcasm in thanking the other person for calling them stupid, as if that cruel comment was the only way they’d realize how messed up things were. It’s painful but also eye-opening.

When the chorus hits, it turns the idea of a love song upside down. Instead of being about devotion, it’s about celebrating freedom. They’re in love with the fact that the control this person once had over them is finally gone. It’s both defiant and liberating, almost like turning heartbreak into strength.

The next verses dive deeper into betrayal. The singer trusted someone who swooped in when they were vulnerable. Instead of helping, that person took advantage, even enjoying their pain. Now the singer refuses to go back or let them have that power again, though part of them still longs for closure and forgiveness.

Another layer shows up when boundaries are crossed. The other person twists words and ignores consent, leaving the singer upset and desperate to reclaim their own voice. Repeating the desire for forgiveness feels like wrestling between anger, regret, and wanting to move on.

As the song repeats the chorus, the power shift becomes clearer. The once-strong pull is gone, replaced by relief. The guitar solo adds an emotional burst, like breaking chains. By the end, the singer circles back to writing letters, closing the loop, but now it feels like a quiet release rather than a cry for help.