Glory of Love
Big Bill Broonzy Lyrics
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Let your poor heart bleed baby little bird baby
That's the glory of love
Cry a little, sigh a little
Let your cry broke down baby little bird baby
That's the glory of love
Long as there's the two of us
Have the world and it's charm
Long as there's the two of us
Hold each other's arm
Baby now win just a little, lose a little
Sometime had the blues baby little but baby
That's the glory of love
Long as there's the two of us
Have the world and it's charm
Long as there's the two of us
Hold each other's arm
Baby now win just a little, lose a little
Sometime had the blues baby little but baby
That's the glory of love
The lyrics of Big Bill Broonzy's song "Glory of Love" are a testament to the beauty and complexity of love. The song highlights the importance of give and take in any relationship. The first few lines urge the listener to "give a little" and "take a little" in order to experience the glory of love. The next few lines encourage the listener to let their heart bleed and cry a little, as these are necessary aspects of the experience of love. The chorus emphasizes the importance of two people holding onto each other through all of the ups and downs of life. The last lines of the song acknowledge that sometimes love can leave you feeling blue, but ultimately this is just a part of the glory of love.
By using the metaphor of a little bird, Broonzy highlights the fragility of love and the importance of nurturing it. The song suggests that a relationship requires constant maintenance in order to thrive. The emphasis on the importance of giving and taking also reinforces the idea that love must be a two-way street. Each partner must be willing to put in effort and make sacrifices in order for the relationship to work.
Line by Line Meaning
Give a little, take a little
Be willing to compromise and make sacrifices in a relationship.
Let your poor heart bleed baby little bird baby
Allow yourself to be vulnerable and open with your feelings to show the depth of your love.
That's the glory of love
The beauty of love lies in the give and take, the ups and downs, and the vulnerability that comes with it.
Cry a little, sigh a little
It's okay to show emotions and be expressive in a relationship.
Let your cry broke down baby little bird baby
Be comfortable enough with your partner to let them see you at your weakest moments.
Long as there's the two of us
The strength of a relationship lies in the bond between two people.
Have the world and it's charm
As long as two people are together, nothing else matters because they have each other.
Hold each other's arm
Symbolic of the togetherness and support that should always exist in a relationship.
Baby now win just a little, lose a little
To maintain a healthy relationship, both partners should be willing to compromise and acknowledge when they are wrong.
Sometime had the blues baby little but baby
There will be difficult times in a relationship, but it's important to work through them together.
That's the glory of love
Despite the challenges, love is still beautiful and rewarding.
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Written by: Billy Hill
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@kikovassora
Give a little, take a little
Let your poor heart bleed baby little bird baby
That's the glory of love
Cry a little, sigh a little
Let your cry broke down baby little bird baby
That's the glory of love
Long as there's the two of us
Have the world and it's charm
Long as there's the two of us
Hold each other's arm
Baby now win just a little, lose a little
Sometime had the blues baby little but baby
That's the glory of love
Long as there's the two of us
Have the world and it's charm
Long as there's the two of us
Hold each other's arm
Baby now win just a little, lose a little
Sometime had the blues baby little but baby
That's the glory of love
@Crocunt
Give a little, take a little
Let your poor heart bleed baby little bird baby
That's the glory of love
Cry a little, sigh a little
Let your cry broke down baby little bird baby
That's the glory of love
Long as there's the two of us
Have the world and it's charm
Long as there's the two of us
Hold each other's arm
Baby now win just a little, lose a little
Sometime had the blues baby little but baby
That's the glory of love
Long as there's the two of us
Have the world and it's charm
Long as there's the two of us
Hold each other's arm
Baby now win just a little, lose a little
Sometime had the blues baby little but baby
That's the glory of love
@watcher4234
Oh God this man was born too early to be appreciated. God gave him talent, hard work turned it genius.
@ronwalker2353
I love this version
@Broonzied
There are many versions of Bill performing this tune and they are all great. My favourite, however, is the live recording from Club Montmatre in Copenhagen 1956.
@chuckHart70
Anyone who can make an old standard rock is a genius. Bill was!
@antonyelvin8519
He is a wonder. What a gem!
@john9944
It is still just as fresh as the day it was recorded. Classic with a capital "C."
@aze77
😍😍 I can never get tired of this songs
@rolandlee60
Upbeat and classic..genuine blues...like blind willie
@sallybowles2781
the ultimate version of this song
@fg6971
This was love at first listen as the end credits music to the 2003 movie Intolerable Cruelty.
I did feel a little deja vu so maybe i had herd it before or parts of it before.
Anyways it is such a lovely song and i am a fool for simple acoustic performances like the excellent Bill Broonzy performance here.
The guitar picking here however is not simple.