The essence of true love

You asked me to define
The essence of true love...
Not the physical feelings
Nor those from heaven up above
It's not just your loving touch
It's not just your beating heart
"It's more than this" you said
What is the essence of true love?

You asked me to explain
The essence of true love...
Not just the emotional feelings
Nor those deep spiritual dealings
It's not just your warmth as such
It's not just your soul and heart
"It's more than this" you said
What is the essence of true love?

You asked me how to contain
The essence of true love
Not just those ethereal feelings
Nor those of infatuated love
It's not just that wonderful feeling
It's not just that inner reeling
"It's more than this" you said
What is the essence of true love?

You asked me how to define
The essence of true love
Not just the simple chemistry
Nor the eternal mystery
It's not just that unknown entity
It's not just the deep intensity
"It's more than this" you said
What is the essence of true love?