This study examined the use of figurative language by Lauv, an American singer. As recorded in the literature review, many love songs usually employ the technique of hyperbole, which refers to exaggeration. The data was collected from Lauv’s songs as he is one of the up-and-coming American singers. Approximately 6,000 words in Lauv’s songs were examined for the use of figurative language. There were an entire 59 tokens to be studied. The interpretation of figurative language in this study follows Abrams (1999). The results show that hyperbole occurs the most at 32.2 percent. The common occurrence of hyperbole in Lauv’s love songs is explained by human being’s hypothetical wish for love. Some people may be successful at love, others may not. Eternal love is someone’s yearning, but it might be difficult for them to achieve it in reality. Exaggerating one’s forever love (i.e. I look at you now and I want this forever) via songs helps capture listeners’ attention and motivates one’s happiness. Since Lauv’s love songs were written based on his experience, the songwriter also emphasizes the disappointment of his love via exaggeration (i.e. I walk down memory lane late at night). It is hoped that the results of this study will be beneficial to learners of English as Second Language and English as a Foreign Language to gain a better understanding of figurative language in love songs.