From the year 2001 to 2004, Cyrus starred in the television show Doc. The show was about a country doctor who moved from Montana to New York City. In late 2005, he also began to co-star in the Disney Channel series, Hannah Montana, with daughter Miley Cyrus. The show has been on the air for three seasons.
The I'm American Songfacts reports that Billy Ray Cyrus’ twelfth studio album, I'm American is a collection of patriotic songs. It was initially scheduled to be released in November 2010, but after being pushed back numerous times, it finally came out on June 28, 2011.
Love Is The Lesson
Billy Ray Cyrus Lyrics
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The streets are infested with people
Feels like I'm stuck in this automobile
Trying to get through the eye of a needle
I'm just wanting to find my place
In a rat race that nobody's winning
I'm just as guilty as anyone
Ooh, one of these days I'm gonna listen
Ooh, whoa, life is a teacher and love is a lesson
Yes it is, oh yeah
Haven't we come a long way, baby?
Since the things that they taught us in history
Been all the way to the moon and back
But the heart of the matter's a mystery
We're all headed for a fiery crash
And nobody knows when it's coming
Just look at this helter skelter world
Man, it's no wonder everyone's running
Ooh, one of these days I'm gonna listen
Ooh, whoa, life is a teacher and love is a lesson
Love is a lesson, children
With crime in the street and the cold and the heat
And the pain that the people are feeling
Don't you all think it's time we all stood together
And let love be the healer?
Ohh, love is the lesson, yes it is
Life is a teacher, love is the lesson, yeah
Oh, yes it is
Love is the lesson
Life is a teacher, love is the lesson, yeah
You gotta know love is the lesson
Ooh, love is the lesson
Ooh, love is the lesson
Ooh, love is the lesson
Ooh, love is the lesson
The lyrics to Billy Ray Cyrus's song Love Is The Lesson reflect on the chaotic and fast-paced nature of our world. The first verse talks about the frustration of being stuck in traffic, feeling like we're trying to navigate through a needle's eye. The singer is searching for their place in a rat race that nobody's winning, admitting that they too are guilty of living in such a manner. The chorus suggests that one of these days, they will listen and learn that life is a teacher, and love is a lesson.
The second verse acknowledges the advancements made as a society, such as traveling to the moon, but emphasizes the mystery of the heart of the matter. The lyrics point towards the inevitability of a fiery crash, yet nobody knows when it's coming. The rush and endless chase of this world can be compared to helter-skelter, leaving no surprise why everyone is running. The chorus repeats, reinforcing the idea that love is the lesson that the singer will learn one day.
Overall, the song reminds listeners to slow down and appreciate love. In a world that praises success and wealth, the song suggests that being kind and compassionate to others is of utmost importance, and one that many people tend to forget.
Line by Line Meaning
Out on the highway the traffic's congested
The road is full of vehicles and there's a jam
The streets are infested with people
The streets are crowded with people
Feels like I'm stuck in this automobile
It seems as if I'm trapped in this car
Trying to get through the eye of a needle
Trying to get through a narrow passage
I'm just wanting to find my place
I'm trying to find my purpose
In a rat race that nobody's winning
In a competition where nobody wins
I'm just as guilty as anyone
I'm equally responsible for my actions
This ain't the way that I ought a be living
This isn't how I should be living my life
Ooh, one of these days I'm gonna listen
Someday I will start paying attention
Ooh, whoa, life is a teacher and love is a lesson
Life teaches lessons and love is one of them
Haven't we come a long way, baby?
Aren't we far from where we started?
Since the things that they taught us in history
Since the lessons we learned in the past
Been all the way to the moon and back
We've even been to space and back
But the heart of the matter's a mystery
But the most important thing is still unknown
We're all headed for a fiery crash
We're all moving towards a disastrous end
And nobody knows when it's coming
No one knows when it will happen
Just look at this helter skelter world
Look at this chaotic and disorderly world
Man, it's no wonder everyone's running
It's not surprising that everyone is trying to escape
With crime in the street and the cold and the heat
With street crime and extreme weather conditions
And the pain that the people are feeling
And the suffering experienced by the people
Don't you all think it's time we all stood together
Don't you think it's time for us to unite?
And let love be the healer?
And let love heal us?
Ohh, love is the lesson, yes it is
Love is indeed the lesson
Life is a teacher, love is the lesson, yeah
Life teaches us, and love is the most important lesson
You gotta know love is the lesson
You need to understand that love is the lesson
Ooh, love is the lesson
Love is the lesson
Ooh, love is the lesson
Love is the lesson
Ooh, love is the lesson
Love is the lesson
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MELVERN RIVERS II RUTHERFORD, STEVE MCEWAN
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