The song "Rave On" by Happy Mondays is about the intense and joyful emotions that love brings. The lyrics describe how the little things that the person does, such as saying and doing things that make the singer want to be with them, create a crazy and thrilling feeling. The singer feels overwhelmed by this feeling and acknowledges that they are "reeling" from it. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "When you say you say you love me, rave on," emphasizing the importance of the person's love and how it makes the singer feel ecstatic. The way the person dances and holds the singer tight, as well as their goodnight kisses, adds to the intensity of their love. The singer expresses their happiness and relief that the person is leaving their love exclusively for them, and they are thankful for that. The phrase, "Rave on, come on and tell me, tell me, not to be lonely, tell me, you love me only, rave on," indicates a mix of longing for reassurance and the need for constant validation of the person's love. Overall, the song portrays the overwhelming emotions and excitement that come with being in love, as well as the desire for constant affirmation and assurance from the loved one.
