For Your Love
Barclay James Harvest Lyrics


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For your love I cry
The long lonely hours
Before the dawn
In my dreams I try
To hold back the dark
To hold back my fear

But I'm not alone tonight
So help me turn the tide
Light up the flame of love
And let it shine

I have hope, I pray
That someday we'll all
Have love of our own
In the long lonely night
I'll hold to the fire
That's burning so bright

But we're not alone tonight
So help me turn the tide
Light up the flame of love
And let it shine

We're not alone tonight
So help me turn the tide
Light up the flame of love
And let it shine





Let it shine
Let it shine

Overall Meaning

The song For Your Love by Barclay James Harvest is a touching ballad that speaks to the yearning for companionship and love. The singer is expressing their deep desire for the love of another, acknowledging the long, lonely hours they spend before the dawn. The singer’s dreams are filled with attempts to hold back the dark and their own fear. However, they find comfort in the fact that they are not alone tonight and look to the listener to help them turn the tide. The resounding message in this ballad is that the flame of love should be lit and allowed to shine.


The second verse emphasizes hope and the power of love to bring people together. The singer prays that someday everyone will have love of their own, perhaps recognizing their own struggles and acknowledging the hope that they hold onto. The line ‘I’ll hold to the fire that’s burning so bright’ carries a sense of reassurance that the singer will be steadfast in their pursuit of love. In the end, the repeated chorus brings a sense of unity amongst its listeners, as if the spark of hope along with the flame of love can be ignited within all of us.


In conclusion, For Your Love is a powerful song that speaks to the heart and the human desire for love and companionship. The lyrics highlight the importance of hope and unity amongst our fellow humans. The song urges individuals to light up the flame of love and let it shine bright for all to see, emphasizing the importance of coming together as one.


Line by Line Meaning

For your love I cry
I feel a sense of loss and sadness without your love.


The long lonely hours
I am filled with solitude and loneliness in the absence of your love.


Before the dawn
The darkness of the night feels even more overwhelming without your love.


In my dreams I try
I hope to overcome my fears in my dreams, but I still feel helpless.


To hold back the dark
I wish to push away the darkness that threatens to engulf me.


To hold back my fear
I struggle to keep my fears at bay and not let them consume me.


But we're not alone tonight
We have each other, and that gives me hope and strength.


So help me turn the tide
Let's work together to overcome our difficulties and find happiness.


Light up the flame of love
Let's ignite our love and let it guide us through the darkness.


And let it shine
Let's let our love shine bright and bring us warmth and comfort.


I have hope, I pray
I cling to the hope and faith that someday we'll find love and happiness.


That someday we'll all
I believe that everyone deserves to find love, and I hope we all do.


Have love of our own
I wish for each and every one of us to find our own love, happiness, and contentment.


In the long lonely night
The darkness of the night feels even more overwhelming without your love.


I'll hold to the fire
I'll cling to the warmth and comfort of our love.


That's burning so bright
Our love is strong and passionate, and it gives me a sense of purpose and joy.


Let it shine
Let's let our love shine bright and bring us warmth and comfort.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: SHEP PETTIBONE, ANTHONY SHIMKIN, CATHY DENNIS

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Comments from YouTube:

Yongbin Song

When I was seventeen, I happened to buy the album and that was a great impression on me. I appreciate they made me hear such a beautiful song.

Michael Faith

Beautiful song

Carlos Cardoso

The best band ever bjh forever in my heart

Bobsy Gaia

Such an Iconic album cover. I used to have an official BJH sweatshirt with this graphic on the front. I wore it with such pride....
John Lees & Les Holroyd how about a reunion farewell album ? You can each choose your own top favourite songs, say 8 songs each...16 songs to make the best of BJH... A true best of for a chnage.

Malcolm Stockbridge

John and Les playing together again is something a great deal of people wish for all the time but sadly that ship has sailed....I fear all the money in the world isnt going to make it happen :(

Doodi Al

beautiful song my youth memories and love life thx a million

willystories channel

I love this song, verry love

Franck THOMANN

très jolie chanson!comme sait faire barclay james Harvest.

William Cross

(c) 1984 Apple Records Inc. A Capitol Music Group and Universal Music Group. All rights reserved.

Tiang Palalavi 璽全

間奏跟薛岳的“失去聯絡”一樣,但都很好聽

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