Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: jazz
Song Meaning of “Impossible Love” by Melody Gardot
“Impossible Love” by Melody Gardot tells a story of love that is powerful yet unrequited. Despite the impossibility of their love, the protagonist is left in an unending state of longing after the other person has gone. They are left to question why they remain so connected to the person that they can’t have. Gardot’s soulful voice evokes powerful feelings of nostalgia and sorrow that come with loving someone who can never be yours.
The lyrics, “If it’s a dream, don’t let me wake” express the desire to stay in a state of limbo in order to keep the feelings of being in love alive. Gardot’s use of sparse instrumentation allows the lyrics to take center stage, underlining the sorrowful sentiment of the song. The song is a lament for an “impossible love” as the protagonist is left in a fragile and vulnerable state long after the other person has gone.