The Black Keys - Weight Of Love Lyrics Meaning

The song is about a shallow person who was genuinely loved, but was faking, secretly up to no good, taking advantage, and how that secret will come around full circle. Afraid to be alone, they take in any admiring company they can find, only to be left ultimately alone, truly incapable of leaving their own vanity to love someone other than them self. Love is the very thing this person needs the most. However this person sees it as a burdensome weight. A seemingly thriving life, is shallow, void, and truly lonely.