220 Volt is a traditional… Read Full Bio ↴220 volt was founded in Östersund, Sweden.
220 Volt is a traditional heavy metal band who released some of the more memeroble and popular swedish albums during the 80´s; "S/t" -83, "Power Games" -84 and "Mind over Muscle" -85. As they grew more and more popular outside scandinavia, and especially in Japan, a collection containing some of their strongest cuts and with a few new songs were released in -87 under the name "Young and Wild". In 1988 the album "Eye to Eye" with their biggest hit "Love Is All You Need" were released. It would be their last hit, as they broke up shortly after. They have since reunited and released the new album "Made in Jamtland.
Love Is All You Need
220 Volt Lyrics
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I'm a man, with feelings I never have shown
Who tried to succeed on my own
How could I be so blind?
So long broken dreams, I go my way
My way alone and then I may
Love is all you need
To be true, taking my share of the game
Behind it I'm one and the same
I'm letting it all unwind
I will live my life like I want to
Live and love like I planned to
To make it all worthwhile
Love is all you need
Solo
So long broken dreams, I go my way
My way alone and then I may
Show you just what I mean
Love is all you need
The lyrics to 220 Volt’s song “Love Is All You Need” embodies the idea of finding oneself and the necessity of love in life. The opening line “I’m a man, with feelings I never have shown” highlights the idea that men are often viewed as being tough and emotionless, which causes them to hide their feelings. The following line “Who tried to succeed on my own” emphasizes on how men feel that they have to succeed in life without getting help from anyone. The singer then acknowledges his mistakes by admitting, “how could I be so blind?”
The chorus “Love is all you need” is repeated several times throughout the song, emphasizing on the power and necessity of love. The song then shifts to the idea of taking control of one’s life, by not being held back by broken dreams but instead going your own way. The lyrics “Behind it, I’m one and that same. I’m letting it all unwind” reflects the idea of discovering oneself and what one intends to do with their life. The song ends with the notion that love is the only necessity in life to live and make everything else worthwhile.
Overall, “Love Is All You Need” speaks to how men should not hide their emotions, how it is essential to find yourself and control your life, but most importantly, the song stresses that love is enough. It is the only thing that is needed to make life worthwhile.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm a man, with feelings I never have shown
I am a man who has been afraid to express my emotions.
Who tried to succeed on my own
I have attempted to achieve success independently, without the help of others.
How could I be so blind?
I am now realizing my foolishness and my lack of insight.
So long broken dreams, I go my way
I am leaving my unfulfilled aspirations behind and forging my own path forward.
My way alone and then I may
I will navigate this path independently, but perhaps someday I will find someone to travel with me.
Show you just what I mean
Eventually, I will communicate my message in a way that you will understand fully.
Love is all you need
Ultimately, in life, love is the most important thing to have and cherish.
To be true, taking my share of the game
I will always stay true to myself and play my part in the game of life.
Behind it I'm one and the same
Behind all outward appearances, I am fundamentally the same person.
I'm letting it all unwind
I am allowing all of my stress and tension to unravel and dissipate.
I will live my life like I want to
I will live my life by my own standards, and not allow others' expectations to dictate my choices.
Live and love like I planned to
I will live and love in the way that I have always dreamed of doing.
To make it all worthwhile
In the end, the pursuit of love and happiness is what makes all of life's struggles and hardships worthwhile.
Love is all you need
Ultimately, in life, love is the most important thing to have and cherish.
Solo
Music interlude without lyrics.
So long broken dreams, I go my way
I am leaving my unfulfilled aspirations behind and forging my own path forward.
My way alone and then I may
I will navigate this path independently, but perhaps someday I will find someone to travel with me.
Show you just what I mean
Eventually, I will communicate my message in a way that you will understand fully.
Love is all you need
Ultimately, in life, love is the most important thing to have and cherish.
Contributed by Muhammad Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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I'm a man, with feelings I never have shown
Who tried to succeed on my own
How could I be so blind?
So long broken dreams, I go my way
My way alone and then I may
Show you just what I mean
Love is all you need
All you need
To be true, taking my share of the game
Behind it I'm one and the same
I'm letting it all unwind
I will live my life like I want to
Live and love like I planned to
To make it all worthwhile
Love is all you need
Solo
So long broken dreams, I go my way
My way alone and then I may
Show you just what I mean
Love is all you need
Mario G.
This song is really an amazing masterpiece in music world! What a melody, voice, beat, guitar...So passionate...this song makes myself dream of a better place...and when I am listening it...believe me I find myself in a very distant, calm, comfortable place! Love it!
aldo bs
Es una fantástica banda, tienen un feeling especial.
John Bradley Heck
We Vikings can sing well ! It is in our blood to sing and drink and love a woman, all with great passion !🎸
vern white
Teens today no on anything about real singers and real guitarist so much talent in this band
The1WhoKnowsTheTruth
Ah.........all my people finding 220 Volt. Rock on! \m/
Laura Keifer
Escuché esta banca a los 15 por primera vez, tengo 25 y me sigue encantando! Ya lo sé hace música como ésta 🙃
Kimberleigh Danielle
I am in love with this song :)
Koen Bamps
I am in love to ;) Great song
Benjamin Blake Mitchner
Beautiful looking band beautiful sounding band. 220 Volt have been one of my top five since I was a little boy. I heard them and the first half minute of "I'm On Fire" and "Love Is All You Need" got me hooked. I was insulted and ridiculed for my love of this band by the stupid metal freaks who are so brain dead they don't know how much albums like Power Games rock. They can do anything. Nothing beats Scandinavian melodic rock. Really AOR and melodic plus the 70s sounds it's all great. Love really is all you need. Find someone to love and even when they are far away your heart will be with them.
The1WhoKnowsTheTruth
Benjamin-Well said. Blaze your own path in life. I am fortunate to have found this band in 1985 with Mind over Muscle.