The song "Don't Call This Love" by Leon Jackson is about a relationship that has gone downhill. The narrator is expressing their frustration and confusion over their partner's behavior and inability to communicate. They mention that they know everything about their partner but can't understand why they won't see them or why things have changed. The lyrics suggest that something is going on in the relationship that the narrator is aware of but their partner is trying to hide. Despite their partner's attempts to deceive, the narrator knows where they have been and what they have been up to. They express their disbelief when their partner tries to cry and seek comfort, as it's hard for the narrator to believe it is genuine. The narrator acknowledges that they may not be seen as "good" in their partner's eyes, but they believe that one day their partner will realize that they were actually good for them. They imply that their partner needs to mature and get their life together, as the current situation is not sustainable. Overall, the song portrays a relationship filled with mistrust, deception, and unreciprocated love. The narrator is frustrated and tired of their partner's behavior and wants them to stop calling it love when it clearly is not.
