Natalie Jane Hill | I Thought Love Meant | Western AF
Natalie Jane Hill | I Thought Love Meant | Western AF
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North Carolina based folk singer-songwriter Natalie Jane Hill’s “I Thought Love Meant” drifts like a hopeful cloud that knows it might fall apart at any moment. It’s a song built on the quiet wreckage of expectations: what love is promised to be, what it so often isn’t, and the stubborn human instinct to keep reaching for it regardless.
There’s disappointment here, sure. But it’s not bitter. It’s observant. Hill sings from that familiar, bruised vantage point where you can suddenly see everyone else who’s been here too. Wanting to hold on longer than they should, because the alternative feels worse.
The song understands that love can fail you and still be worth the risk.
Hill’s new album, Hopeful Woman, arrives March 6, 2026. Keep an ear open for it y’all.
Lyrics:
I thought love meant hurting
For it to be working just right
And I thought love meant holding
Onto the very thing
That clipped those wings from flight
And I thought love meant giving up
The little glow that makes you whole
And I thought love meant being
Someone else you don’t know
Now I am learning love can feel easily free
You show me how simple and how light it oughta be
I’m not sure I’ll ever know just how to name the thing
That takes me through the ether
Past the sky, out past everything
I thought love
More from Natalie Jane Hill:
Website: https://www.dearliferecs.com/natalie-jane-hill
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natalie.jane.hill/?hl=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nataliejanehillmusic/
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Recorded by: Mike Vanata
Mixed & Mastered: Will Ross
Editor: Manuel Deakins
Cameras: Mike Vanata
Executive Producers: Irvin Maddox, Arron Tschida, and Frank Stelter
Producers: Brian Harrington, Will Ross, Travis Blankenship & Mike Vanata
Special Thanks: Mat Davidson
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@olif5130
July 26, 2026 at 7:52 am
Beautiful music, what a talent! Echoes of Graham nash's "wounded bird" with this one
@Greyfox1302
July 26, 2026 at 7:52 am
Just watched your performance at Birmingham Symphony Hall. Absolutely love your voice. It was an amazing set. Thankyou for sharing your music with us here in England . ❤
@Jason-andTheArgonauts
July 26, 2026 at 7:52 am
Texture like this is rare. If you've been searching, here she is. Wow. This is music! Thank you❤
@AnonYmous-nu1xs
July 26, 2026 at 7:52 am
A haunting tinge to a rather unique voice, accompanied by solid songwriting.
@marzdrizzle6787
July 26, 2026 at 7:52 am
Great voice and song 10/10
@windblowswestward
July 26, 2026 at 7:52 am
Gorgeous song, Natalie! And your interior design and style are lovely too.
@wastelander846
July 26, 2026 at 7:52 am
beautiful words
@alexgray8804
July 26, 2026 at 7:52 am
superb is the proper descriptor here
@PsychOnLocko
July 26, 2026 at 7:52 am
Anyone know the chords? This isn't standard running, right? Chordify is not giving this version 😢
@themixer5429
July 26, 2026 at 7:52 am
❤❤❤
@e.cavyzi
July 26, 2026 at 7:52 am
That is ah good dog and a beautiful song. Thanks
@TStone-gh2iq
July 26, 2026 at 7:52 am
A unique voice and a very dreamy song. I wasn’t ready for it to end so I’ll just play it again. It’s a mood-maker.
@mmllaagg
July 26, 2026 at 7:52 am
really enjoyed this ❣
@keirap7942
July 26, 2026 at 7:52 am
This makes me feel so much❤❤❤
@beyond.the.paradigm359
July 26, 2026 at 7:52 am
Better Lana
@josephpetrino1741
July 26, 2026 at 7:52 am
What a clear voice. Interesting song also.
@Danmcmans
July 26, 2026 at 7:52 am
❤
@mikevanata6767
July 26, 2026 at 7:52 am
🫡🫶⚡️
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