Love Ballad
Tove Lo
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Chop off my hands Chop off my feet I'd do it for you Ain't love sweet? Jump off a cliff I'd give you my last spliff I'd do it for you Ain't love sweet? Stab my heart, bleeding out If you feel doubt about me loving you 'Cause, oh, I do Pour gasoline on me Oh, yes I burn slowly So that you feel that I am for real 'Cause this is my one true sacrifice It never gets old No need for you to roll the dice I am the one to hold 'Cause this is my one true sacrifice It never gets old No need for you to roll the dice Getting in fights if you say it's right Shoot them all down Ain't love sweet? Breathing your air addictive, I swear I'll never leave Ain't love sweet? Stab my heart, bleeding out If you feel doubt about me loving you 'Cause, oh, I do Pour gasoline on me Oh, yes I burn slowly So that you'd feel that I am for real 'Cause this is my one true sacrifice It never gets old No need for you to roll the dice I am the one to hold 'Cause this is my one true sacrifice It never gets old No need for you to roll the dice 'Cause I'm the one to hold 'Cause you know I'd stab my heart, bleeding out If you feel doubt about me loving you 'Cause, oh, I do Pour gasoline on me You know that I burn slowly So that you'd feel I am for real 'Cause this is my one true sacrifice It never gets old No need for you to roll the dice I am the one to hold 'Cause this is my one true sacrifice It never gets old No need for you to roll the dice
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Written by: LO TOVE, JAKOB BO JERLSTROEM, LUDVIG KARL DAGSSON SOEDERBERG
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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13 facts about this song
Genre"Love Ballad" falls into the category of electropop and synth-pop. This genre combines elements of electronic and pop music, creating an upbeat and catchy sound.
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Album PlacementThe song "Love Ballad" is featured on "Truth Serum," the debut extended play (EP) by Swedish singer Tove Lo, released in 2014. This album was a major stepping stone in Tove Lo’s musical career.
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Song’s Structure"Love Ballad" has a fairly traditional structure, consisting of verses, a chorus, and a bridge, leading to a contagious rhythm guaranteed to get stuck in the listener's head.
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Lyrics ThemeThe lyrics of "Love Ballad" cover the theme of love – but not the romanticized version of love that's often present in pop music. It deals with the raw and real aspects of love.
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Artistic StyleTove Lo is known for her honest and forward approach to songwriting. "Love Ballad" is no exception to this style, with Tove Lo exploring the beautiful yet harsh realities of love.
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Chart PerformanceWhile "Truth Serum" had major success on the charts featuring other hit tracks like "Habits (Stay High)" and "Out of Mind," "Love Ballad” did not chart separately but contributed to the overall success of the EP.
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Lyrics WritingTove Lo is acknowledged as a talented songwriter and "Love Ballad" embodies her raw emotional expressions. The lyrics depict a situation where love is presented as both passionate and pain-inflicting.
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VocalsTove Lo’s unique vocals are a primary element of "Love Ballad," showcasing her ability to deliver raw emotion and vulnerability through her performance.
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Critical ReceptionCritics have praised "Love Ballad" for its bold lyrics and Tove Lo's authentic examination of romance, illustrating her unique ability to write about the reality of relationships.
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Music VideoUnlike some other tracks from "Truth Serum," there isn’t an officially released music video for "Love Ballad." However, the lyrical videos and live performances of the song have gathered significant views on YouTube.
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Song InfluencesAs Tove Lo stated in interviews, she is influenced by a variety of artists from the rock, pop, and electronic genres. Elements of these styles could be heard in "Love Ballad."
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Collaboration"Love Ballad" was produced by Swedish production duo, The Struts. They collaborated with Tove Lo on several other projects, contributing to her signature sound.
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Personal RevisionsAs Tove Lo herself stated in an interview, "Love Ballad" had the most personal revisions of all her songs that reflect the reality and frustrations she perceives in romantic relationships.
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