Do You Love

Machineheart's song "Do You Love" delves into the emotional turmoil of unrequited love. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of someone who spends their days dreaming of expressing their love to someone who doesn't reciprocate those feelings. The protagonist places their entire happiness on this person, making them the center of their world. This unfulfilled longing is symbolized by the metaphor of being "tangled in the strings of a web," indicating a sense of entrapment and helplessness.

The song explores the paradox of loving someone who cannot or will not love you back. The repeated question, "Do you love what won't love back?" highlights the futility and pain of such a one-sided affection. The protagonist is caught in a cycle of hope and despair, convincing themselves that the object of their affection might feel the same way, even though deep down, they know it's not true. This internal conflict is further emphasized by the line, "She’ll never be able to confess she returns the same thoughts you possess," suggesting that the protagonist is aware of the unlikelihood of their love being reciprocated.

The lyrics also touch on the idea of self-deception and the power of unrequited love to distort reality. The protagonist tells themselves that the smiles and gestures of the person they love are meant for them, even though they know it's not true. This self-deception is a coping mechanism to deal with the pain of unrequited love. The song's melancholic tone and repetitive chorus underscore the persistent and consuming nature of this unfulfilled desire, making it a poignant exploration of the complexities of human emotions and relationships.