A friend says that your love
Won’t mean a lot
And you know that your love
Is all you’ve got
At times things are so fine
And at times they’re not
But when she says she loves you
That means a lot
A friend says that a love
Is never true
And you know that this
Don’t apply on you
A touch can mean so much
When it’s all you’ve got
When she says she loves you
That means a lot
Love can be deep inside
Love can be suicide
Can’t you see you can’t hide
What you feel when it’s real
A friend says that your love
Won’t mean a lot
And you know that your love
Is all you’ve got
A touch can mean so much
When it’s all you’ve got
But when she says she loves you
That means a lot
Can’t you see, yeah
Can’t you see, yeah
Can’t you see, yeah
Can’t you see, yeah
Can’t you see, yeah
Can’t you see, yeah
Can’t you see, yeah
Can’t you see, yeah (fade out)
The Power of Reassurance in Love
“That Means A Lot” by The Beatles explores the complex emotions that come with love and the significance of heartfelt words. The lyrics highlight how others may question the value of your feelings or relationship, but real meaning is found in personal connection. When the singer hears their partner say “I love you,” it carries profound weight, especially in moments of doubt or insecurity. The repeated phrase underlines how simple affirmations can be deeply reassuring and transformative, making all the difference when love is all you have.
Vulnerability and Emotional Honesty
The song also touches on the vulnerability at the heart of love. Lines like “Love can be suicide / Can’t you see you can’t hide / What you feel when it’s real” suggest that true love requires openness, even when it brings pain or uncertainty. The Beatles convey that authenticity—expressing and accepting genuine feelings—is what makes love meaningful and lasting.
Song Credits
Songwriters: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
Release Year: 1965