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A Little Bit of Love
Paul Williams Lyrics


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She's the kind who says goodbye to houses
When she's leaving them for good
Thinks about the beauty of the forest
When she burns a piece of wood
Says hello to strangers
And every hungry stray weighs on her mind
Sees good in everybody
That few of us would take the time to find
She says every act of kindness
Is a little bit of love we leave behind

She's the kind who lays awake and worries
When the headline tensions grow
Thinks about the unborn generations
And a time she'll never know
Seems it's always after midnight
When we talk it out and slowly both unwind
She says every act of kindness
Is a little bit of love we leave behind

Every summer sun
That has passed our way
Serves to light every day
And in time will stay
Like a golden ghost in our mind
So when we have gone
What we do lives on
You know every act of kindness
Is a little bit of love we leave behind

Overall Meaning

Paul Williams's song A Little Bit of Love is a powerful portrayal of human kindness, empathy, and the impact of our actions on the world. The lyrics highlight the presence of a woman who exhibits unusual kindness and sensitivity towards others. The woman is described as someone who deeply thinks about her actions and their implications. She is portrayed as someone who is not content with superficial engagements with others but desires to actively engage with them and make a lasting impact on their lives.


One of the striking aspects of the lyrics is the woman's ability to see good in everybody. Despite the negative attitudes of others, she finds something positive in them. The lyrics also suggest that the woman focuses on the beauty of the natural world and cherishes life for what it is. The metaphor, "Every act of kindness is a little bit of love we leave behind" conveys the idea that our lives are interconnected, and the kindness we show to others creates a ripple effect in the world, impacting future generations.


The woman in the song is not only concerned with the present but also with the future. She worries about the unborn generations and a world she will never know. She seems to understand the importance of leaving a positive legacy and ensures that her actions have a lasting impact on the world. The lyrics highlight the significance of empathy, kindness, and concern for others, and the lasting impact it can have on society as a whole.


Line by Line Meaning

She's the kind who says goodbye to houses When she's leaving them for good
She's the type of person who says farewell to the buildings she leaves for good.


Thinks about the beauty of the forest When she burns a piece of wood
She realizes the aesthetics of the forest when she burns a part of it for warmth.


Says hello to strangers And every hungry stray weighs on her mind
She greets unknown people and feels sympathy for every starving animal.


Sees good in everybody That few of us would take the time to find
She notices positive traits in everyone that we generally overlook.


She says every act of kindness Is a little bit of love we leave behind
She believes that every kind act is a minor expression of love that we leave as a legacy.


She's the kind who lays awake and worries When the headline tensions grow
She's the type of person who loses sleep and anxieties about the increasing global issues.


Thinks about the unborn generations And a time she'll never know
She contemplates the future populace and inhabitants of the world, which she will never witness.


Seems it's always after midnight When we talk it out and slowly both unwind
It seems that only after midnight do people talk and relax.


Every summer sun That has passed our way Serves to light every day And in time will stay Like a golden ghost in our mind
Every sun that we've ever experienced illuminates our day and resides in our memory.


So when we have gone What we do lives on You know every act of kindness Is a little bit of love we leave behind
When we're gone, our actions live on, and small gestures of kindness are instances of love that we leave as a legacy.




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