Better Than Love

The lyrics describe an intense experience that feels powerful in the moment but may not satisfy the speaker. At first, time seems stretched and the physical rush is compared with something greater than love. Later, questions about a woman, memory, and what the speaker chooses to believe introduce doubt. The repeated feeling that “it’s not enough” suggests growing dissatisfaction rather than lasting fulfillment.

“Every second is a lifetime” makes a brief moment feel enormous, while “closer to God” may suggest ecstasy or a sense of escape, not necessarily a literal religious journey. “Red lights” can imply danger, warning, or vivid sights during an intense experience. The image of seeing lights “through the rain” suggests trying to find clarity or hope through sadness or confusion.

The song leaves open what the experience is and whether it is physical, emotional, or both. “Turn away” and “close your eyes” may describe avoiding a difficult truth, while the question “So what is love?” hints that the speaker is unsure how to distinguish genuine connection from a temporary thrill. The lyrics do not settle that question; their repeated contrasts make the rush seem both compelling and incomplete.