Discover the story of the song > A Better Word For Love – Alabama

The protagonist is watching his partner sleep and wonders if there is a better word for love to describe his feelings for her. He feels like he has told her "I love you" so many times, but it never seems like enough. He continues to search for a better way to express his love. The protagonist acknowledges that his partner knows how he feels and there is nothing else to say. As he walks outside at night, he looks up at the stars and wonders if there is a better word for love out there. Until he finds that better word, he will continue to hold her tightly and cherish her.