Any Love
(·ɪ·¶µÂô”˹)Luther Vandross Lyrics


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I speak to myself sometimes, and I say, oh my
In a lot of ways, you're a lucky guy
Now all you need is a chance to try
Any love

In my heart there's a need to shout
Dyin', screamin', cryin' let me out
Are all those feelings that want to touch
Any love?

What a world for the lonely guy
Sometimes I feel I'm gonna lose my mind
Can anybody tell me just where to find
Any love, any love?

Everyone needs a love no doubt
Any love, any love
Everybody feels alone without
Any love, any love

And I know there's a love waiting
To enter my life, enter my life

Every day as I live
I try to think positive
I pray for someone good to come
Any love

Love is sweet and so divine
And I can't wait for my love life to shine (to shine)
Can anybody tell me where I can find
Any love, any love?

Everyone needs a love no doubt
Any love, any love
Everybody feels alone without
Any love, any love

I know there's someone waiting for me
To enter my life, come into my life

Suddenly I'm up in clear blue skies
Lonely tears start to fill my eyes
I can weep, but I refuse to cry
I've got to keep holding on

I got to be very strong
To keep holding on

Everyone needs a love no doubt
Any love, any love
Everybody feels alone without
Any love, any love

And I know, I know I know, I know she'll come into my life
Come into my life

Everyone needs a love no doubt
Any love, any love
Everybody feels alone without
Any love, any love

(Everyone needs a love no doubt)
Any love, any love




Everybody feels alone without
Any love, any love

Overall Meaning

The song “Any Love” by Luther Vandross explores the universal need for love and companionship. It begins with the singer speaking to himself, acknowledging that he is fortunate in some ways but still lacking something crucial – the chance to experience love. He expresses the desperation that accompanies this need, feeling trapped and suffocated by his feelings. The chorus repeats the phrase “Any Love” as a plea for companionship, highlighting how this is a need that everyone experiences regardless of age, gender, or background. The singer reminds himself that he must remain positive and hopeful, believing that someone special is out there waiting for him. Despite the loneliness and sadness that he sometimes feels, he remains determined to hold on and not give up on finding love.


The lyrics are a reflection of the human experience of love and the sense of longing that often accompanies it. Luther Vandross’ soulful voice conveys the depth of emotion captured in the lyrics, making it a powerful anthem for anyone who has ever felt alone or unloved. The song also has a universal appeal as it speaks to the shared human experience of wanting to find someone to love.


Line by Line Meaning

I speak to myself sometimes, and I say, oh my
The singer talks to himself and feels grateful for what he has.


In a lot of ways, you're a lucky guy
He reflects on how fortunate he is.


Now all you need is a chance to try
Despite his privileges, he still desires the experience of love.


Any love
He yearns for any type of love.


In my heart there's a need to shout
He has an intense feeling of longing for love.


Dyin', screamin', cryin' let me out
These feelings are so strong that he feels as if he is dying to release them.


Are all those feelings that want to touch
His emotions need to be fulfilled.


Any love?
He is asking for any type of love that can help him quell these emotions.


What a world for the lonely guy
The world can be cruel for people who lack love.


Sometimes I feel I'm gonna lose my mind
Lack of love affects his mental health.


Can anybody tell me just where to find
He needs help finding love.


Any love, any love?
He reiterates that he will take any kind of love.


Everyone needs a love no doubt
The singer acknowledges that everyone needs love.


And I know there's a love waiting
He has faith that love exists for him.


To enter my life, enter my life
He is hopeful that the love will enter his life.


Every day as I live
He makes a conscious effort to stay positive and hopeful.


I try to think positive
He focuses on the good things in life.


I pray for someone good to come
He prays for love.


Love is sweet and so divine
He acknowledges the beauty of love.


And I can't wait for my love life to shine (to shine)
He eagerly awaits the moment when he can experience love.


Can anybody tell me where I can find
He is still searching for love.


Suddenly I'm up in clear blue skies
He feels uplifted with hope for love.


Lonely tears start to fill my eyes
His longing for love sometimes brings sadness.


I can weep, but I refuse to cry
He remains strong despite feeling emotional.


I've got to keep holding on
He will not give up hope for love.


I got to be very strong
He acknowledges that finding love takes strength and patience.


And I know, I know I know, I know she'll come into my life
He has faith that love will come to him.


Any love, any love
He repeats his desire for any type of love.


Everybody feels alone without
He acknowledges that people can feel lonely without love.


Any love, any love
The singer still desires any type of love.


(Everyone needs a love no doubt)
He repeats that everyone needs love.


Any love, any love
He finally concludes that he will take any kind of love.


Everybody feels alone without
He reiterates that loneliness can be felt without love.


Any love, any love
He repeats his desire for any type of love.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MARCUS MILLER, LUTHER VANDROSS

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Empathetically Me

I speak to myself sometimes, and I say, "Oh my
In a lot of ways, you're a lucky guy
Now all you need is a chance to try
Any love
In my heart there's a need to shout
Dyin', screamin', cryin' let me out
Are all those feelings that want to touch
Any love?
What a world for the lonely guy
Sometimes I feel I'm gonna lose my mind (my mind)
Can anybody tell me just where to find
Any love, any love?
Everyone needs a love no doubt
Any love, any love
Everybody feels alone without
Any love, any love
And I know there's a love waiting
To enter my life, enter my life
Everyday as I live
I try to think positive
I pray for someone good to come
Any love
Love is sweet and so divine
And I can't wait for my love life to shine (to shine)
Can anybody tell me where I can find
Any love,…



All comments from YouTube:

Nakita J.

This song is still a favorite of mine. Nobody sings like Luther Vandross. He was uniquely talented.

Octagon9

but there this big Hawaiian cat hat sings his stuff..comes very close

Chanel Carter

Mine too

Diana Untiveros

Indeed! I love this song. I made a cover for #Charlieputh because he said in an interview that this song means very much to him ❤

Timothy Turner

He's perhaps the greatest soul vocalist of all time .

Connie H

I've always thought that too. And it's very sad that he died so young.

Octagon9

💯 one of em

Prince of Darkness

🎉🎧🎉

Ayro06

No question

Alessandro Bezerra Campos

Maurice white too!!!!

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