Being in love means you are completely broken
Then put back together the one piece that was yours
Is beating in your lovers breast
She says the same thing about hers
She says the same thing about hers
However I have gotten here I have plans to be with you
And for the first time it is working
And for the first time it is working
And for the first time it is working

And I am proof that the heart is a risky fuel to burn
Yeah, we are proof that the heart is a risky fuel to burn
What's left after that's all gone I hope to never learn
But if you stick with me you can help me
I'm sure we'll find new things to burn
Cause we are proof that the heart is a risky fuel to burn
Yeah, we are proof that the heart is a risky fuel to burn


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Being in Love Lyrics as written by Jason Molina

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    oh songs: ohia, you know just how i feel.

    weezerific:cutleryon March 17, 2002   Link
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    word.

    ieatseedson February 24, 2005   Link
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    Man oh man. When I first purchased this album I must say that I did not care for this song that much. After many rotations and especially after downloading a live version it dawned on me how incredibly awesome this track is. So simple. To be in total love with someone you have to let yourself go. You have to take risks, stand on the edge and just jump and hope that the person catches you. Molina's song writing is second to none.

    deathbydodgeballon October 11, 2011   Link
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    this song shoots me right in the heart

    fjordingon November 06, 2012   Link
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    Possibly the greatest love song I’ve ever heard.

    jawstoneon October 06, 2017   Link

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