Love Is the Answer
Aloe Blacc Lyrics


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Broken hearts everywhere
From stepping on them, we don't care
Somebody tell me what we gonna do
Even though it's plenty to share
People hungry on the streets, it ain't fair
But you don't think about it until it's you

Now I'm gonna say how I feel
And what I wanna say is love's the only thing that's real
I won't tell you what to do
Just believe that love 'the only thing we have that's true

'Cause love is the answer
It's the answer to the questions in your mind
Love is the answer
It's the answer, if you're looking you will find

The answer is love
Yes, indeed
The answer is love
Say it again
The answer is love
I'm telling you now
The answer is love

Friends know where to be found
To help you when you are down
But you know you are the one to blame
You know what's wrong from what's right
Nobody wins in a fight but still we play the game

I'm gonna say how I feel
And what I wanna say is love's the only thing that's real
I won't tell you what to do
Just believe that love 'the only thing that's real and true

'Cause love is the answer
It's the answer to the questions in your mind
Love is the answer
If you're looking it's the answer you gonna find

Love is the answer
It's the only thing that everybody needs
Love is the answer
It's the only thing that makes us truly free

Just look around the whole wide world
So many beautiful things to see
Take my hand and come along
Spread some love with me

Love is the answer
It's the answer to the questions in your mind
Love is the answer
If you're looking it's the answer you gonna find

Love is the answer
It's the only thing that everybody needs
Love is the answer
It's the only thing that makes us truly free

The answer is love (the answer is love)
Yes, it is
The answer is love
Now say it again
The answer is love
The answer is love
The answer is love
The answer is love
Yes, it is
The answer is love
Now say it again
The answer is love





The answer is love
The answer is love

Overall Meaning

In Aloe Blacc's song "Love is the Answer", the lyrics address the issue of broken hearts and neglect towards those who are suffering. The opening verse describes a callous attitude towards others and the tendency to ignore issues affecting society until they directly impact individuals. The chorus then emerges as a call to action, insisting that the answer to the questions that plague people's minds is love. Blacc's tone is inviting as he suggests that the listener consider this approach to life, without insisting that it is the only way. He reminds the listener that love is the one true thing that bonds all humans together.


The second verse pivots to personal reflection, still addressing the themes of love and connection but also discussing the complexity of human relationships. Blacc notes that friends can offer support during difficult times, but ultimately each individual is responsible for their own happiness. The emphasis remains on the importance of love as the solution to these problems. The song concludes with an uplifting call to action, encouraging the listener to seek out beauty in the world and to spread love.


Overall, "Love is the Answer" delivers a powerful message of love and unity as a solution towards a better world. The song encourages an empathetic perspective towards those in need and personal reflection on finding happiness through spreading love.


Line by Line Meaning

Broken hearts everywhere
There are many broken hearts in the world due to lack of love and kindness.


From stepping on them, we don't care
We tend to overlook others' feelings and hurt them, without caring about the consequences.


Somebody tell me what we gonna do
The situation is alarming, and we need to take action to address it.


Even though it's plenty to share
Resources are abundant, but we need to recognize and distribute them fairly.


People hungry on the streets, it ain't fair
There are people suffering from poverty and hunger, which is unjust.


But you don't think about it until it's you
We fail to empathize with others' situations until we are facing similar problems ourselves.


Now I'm gonna say how I feel
The artist wants to express his thoughts and feelings regarding the issue at hand.


And what I wanna say is love's the only thing that's real
The artist believes that love is the only genuine and significant thing in life.


I won't tell you what to do
The artist won't force anyone to follow his beliefs or approach.


Just believe that love 'the only thing we have that's true
The artist wants people to accept the importance of love, which is the only truthful and dependable thing in this world.


'Cause love is the answer
Love is the solution for all the conflicts and issues we face as humanity.


It's the answer to the questions in your mind
Love is the answer to all the problems or doubts people have in their hearts and minds.


If you're looking you will find
If you seek out love, it is there to be found by you.


The answer is love
The solution or remedy for all the troubles of this world is love and kindness.


Friends know where to be found
Friends are there to support and help, if one is going through a hard time.


To help you when you are down
Friends are there to lift one's spirits and provide help when one is feeling low or depressed.


But you know you are the one to blame
We are the ones responsible for our actions and should own up to our mistakes.


You know what's wrong from what's right
Everyone has a basic understanding of right and wrong, and knows what actions to take in different situations.


Nobody wins in a fight but still we play the game
Fighting or engaging in arguments only leads to negative consequences, but we still resort to it.


It's the only thing that everybody needs
Love is the basic necessity for every individual to lead a fulfilling life.


It's the only thing that makes us truly free
Love is the only force that liberates us from the shackles of hate, bigotry, and violence.


Just look around the whole wide world
If we observe the world around us, we will realize the significance of love and kindness.


So many beautiful things to see
There are many beautiful things in the world that we can enjoy and cherish, if we open our hearts to love.


Take my hand and come along
The artist wants to invite people to join him in spreading love and kindness.


Spread some love with me
The artist encourages people to show love and kindness to everyone they meet, just as he does.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Egbert Dawkins, Pharrell Williams

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@user-te2fz4nl2i

Love Is the Answer
Aloe Blacc
Broken hearts everywhere
From stepping on them, we don't care
Somebody tell me what we gonna do
Even though it's plenty to share
People hungry on the streets, it ain't fair
But you don't think about it until it's you
Now I'm gonna say how I feel
And what I wanna say is love's the only thing that's real
I won't tell you what to do
Just believe that love 'the only thing we have that's true
'Cause love is the answer
It's the answer to the questions in your mind
Love is the answer
It's the answer, if you're looking you will find
The answer is love
Yes, indeed
The answer is love
Say it again
The answer is love
I'm telling you now
The answer is love
Friends know where to be found
To help you when you are down
But you know you are the one to blame
You know what's wrong from what's right
Nobody wins in a fight but still we play the game
I'm gonna say how I feel
And what I wanna say is love's the only thing that's real
I won't tell you what to do
Just believe that love 'the only thing that's real and true
'Cause love is the answer
It's the answer to the questions in your mind
Love is the answer
If you're looking it's the answer you gonna find
Love is the answer
It's the only thing that everybody needs
Love is the answer
It's the only thing that makes us truly free
Just look around the whole wide world
So many beautiful things to see
Take my hand and come along
Spread some love with me
Love is the answer
It's the answer to the questions in your mind
Love is the answer
If you're looking it's the answer you gonna find
Love is the answer
It's the only thing that everybody needs
Love is the answer
It's the only thing that makes us truly free
The answer is love (the answer is love)
Yes, it is
The answer is love
Now say it again
The answer is love
The answer is love
The answer is love
The answer is love
Yes, it is
The answer is love
Now say it again
The answer is love
The answer is love
The answer is love
Songwriters: Aloe Blacc / Pharrell Williams



@maidauarova7940

Broken hearts everywhere
From stepping on them, we don't care
Somebody tell me what we gonna do
Even though it's plenty to share
People hungry on the streets, it ain't fair
But you don't think about it until it's you
Now I'm gonna say how I feel
And what I wanna say is love's the only thing that's real
I won't tell you what to do
Just believe that love 'the only thing we have that's true
'Cause love is the answer
It's the answer to the questions in your mind
Love is the answer
It's the answer, if you're looking you will find
The answer is love
Yes, indeed
The answer is love
Say it again
The answer is love
I'm telling you now
The answer is love
Friends know where to be found
To help you when you are down
But you know you are the one to blame
You know what's wrong from what's right
Nobody wins in a fight but still we play the game
I'm gonna say how I feel
And what I wanna say is love's the only thing that's real
I won't tell you what to do
Just believe that love 'the only thing that's real and true
'Cause love is the answer
It's the answer to the questions in your mind
Love is the answer
If you're looking it's the answer you gonna find
Love is the answer
It's the only thing that everybody needs
Love is the answer
It's the only thing that makes us truly free
Just look around the whole wide world
So many beautiful things to see
Take my hand and come along
Spread some love with me
Love is the answer
It's the answer to the questions in your mind
Love is the answer
If you're looking it's the answer you gonna find
Love is the answer
It's the only thing that everybody needs
Love is the answer
It's the only thing that makes us truly free
The answer is love (the answer is love)
Yes, it is
The answer is love
Now say it again
The answer is love
The answer is love
The answer is love
The answer is love
Yes, it is
The answer is love
Now say it again
The answer is love
The answer is love
The answer is love



All comments from YouTube:

@christophertelesford7579

We need more artist like him

@josephclegg3562

Yes lord.

@SK-gt1jk

We need a "music industry" that promotes music like this!

@endeavouringit

na, he'll do, (close if not perfection) don't need someone else taking his limelight lol , anyhow too much underpaid and unrecognised talent in the world already

@nia4083

Rigjt

@nathanielrobinson6931

probably a ton that are never recognized

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@Barringat

The message of this song is that you have to receive (and GIVE) love to the people around you in order to have a healthy mindset and meaningful life. Very powerful song! 

@523johnny

I agree. Society has taught us to turn our backs on those who (APPEAR) wrong. If you look at the video at the end and see where the brother, as a lawyer rescue his brother from prison, then you got the message. LISTEN PEOPLE to the song. LOVE AND FORGIVENESS conquers all the wrong you believe in your mind is wrong. Think about when you were wrong. 

@sindra232013

Exactly! Not sure how so many assumed this video is about race. It's showing how LOVE & ACCEPTANCE of the differences among us all impacts our lives when compared to constant HATRED & REJECTION. Hurting people hurt, hate & reject others. Love is the answer we're all searching for, if we can get past the empty bs ego trips and take an honest look at ourselves. Sadly so many have never known how to truly love another or themselves w/o condition or expectation.

@mikejoseph9798

Barringat my take on this is that it's about how dffrntly a child can develop just by nurture and affection. ...it's goes back to that old saying " nurture vs nature" ...my 2 cents here is that I was put out of home by my mom and don't know what it feels like to have supportive parents...but I refused to let nature control my destiny as I could've easily led a totally dffnt life. now I have a degree and a decent job and try my best to help young kids in need. I think some ppl are born with stronger minds than others and they allow their environment to dictate their growth potential

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