The song "Four Love Songs" by Ellie Goulding revolves around a person who is eagerly waiting for their partner to write a love song for them. However, they start to doubt the sincerity of their partner's feelings because their actions and emotions don't align with the songs they've written. The lyrics describe the worry that the partner may get the song wrong or misunderstand their true feelings. The mention of the person wearing shades and having dark eyes underneath implies that they might be hiding something or trying to mask their true emotions. The protagonist expresses concern about the different love songs that have been written. Each song represents a different stage or perspective of love. In the first song, the partner loves them but doubts whether the protagonist reciprocates those feelings. In the second song, the protagonist loves their partner, but the partner leaves them. The third song portrays confusion on the partner's part until the protagonist sets them free. Finally, the fourth song suggests that someone else is now loving the protagonist. As the doubt and uncertainty grow, the protagonist becomes impatient for their partner's song. The delays in writing the song make them question whether their partner truly loves them. They also point out that the songs their partner has written so far lack the declaration of love or reciprocal feelings that they desire. Eventually, the protagonist reaches a breaking point and no longer feels a sense of belonging with their partner. While they receive the song, they decide to leave and say goodbye to their partner. Overall, the song emphasizes the importance of clear and genuine communication in a relationship. It speaks to the disappointment and frustration that can arise when there is a disconnect between words, actions, and emotions.
