The narrator here, to me, is addressing a friend involved in an unhappy relationship, who remains passive facing her issues. After making some obvious points about this, the narrator concludes recursively Is that the way that you want to be loved?
[Verse 1]
Walking down the sidewalk
Is that the way that you wanna be seen?
Face that won't forget you
Photographic memory
Impression that you're drawn to
Make it good, make it last
Waiting for this moment for so long
Ready for the dance
[Chorus]
Is that the way that you want to be loved?
Is that the way that you want to be loved?
Is that the way that you want to be loved?
Is that the way that you want to be loved?
[Verse 2]
Ready with your story
Funny guy cartoon
Always saying sorry
Hold on, there's something you're gonna lose
The man who turns the lights on
The lover who never has to choose
The girl he set his sights on
Lacing up her shoes
[Chorus]
Is that the way that you want to be loved?
Is that the way that you want to be loved?
Is that the way that you want to be loved?
Is that the way that you want to be loved?
[Bridge]
Is that the way that you are?
I can picture you staring
Out the window, not caring
The nights go by
Oh, the nights go by
Is that the way that you are?
I can picture you staring
Out the window, not caring
The nights go by
Oh, the nights go by
[Chorus]
Is that the way that you want to be loved?
Is that the way that you want to be loved?
Is that the way that you want to be loved?
Is that the way that you want to be loved?
[Outro]
Is that the way that you want to be loved?
I can picture you staring
Out the window, not caring
The nights go by
Oh, the nights go by
Is that the way that you are?
Wear your hair down alone
Tie it up when he's there
And tell me that nothing's wrong
Way to be Loved was written by Jane Penny & David Carriere.
Way to be Loved was produced by TOPS.
TOPS released Way to be Loved on Tue Sep 02 2014.