What the World Needs Now is Love
Burt Bacharach/Hal David Lyrics
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It's the only thing that there's just too little of
What the world needs now is love, sweet love,
No not just for some but for everyone.
Lord, we don't need another mountain,
There are mountains and hillsides enough to climb
There are oceans and rivers enough to cross,
What the world needs now is love, sweet love
It's the only thing that there's just too little of
What the world needs now is love, sweet love,
No, not just for some but for everyone.
Lord, we don't need another meadow
There are cornfields and wheat fields enough to grow
There are sunbeams and moonbeams enough to shine
Oh listen, lord, if you want to know.
What the world needs now is love, sweet loveIt's the only thing that there's just too little ofWhat the world needs now is love, sweet love,No, not just for some but for everyone.No, not just for some, oh, but just for everyone
The song "The World Is A Circle" by Burt Bacharach & Hal David is a call for love and unity in a world that often seems to lack both. The opening lines state that what the world needs most is love, that it is the one thing that there is too little of. It is clear that the songwriters are addressing a world that is full of strife and division, where people are disconnected from one another and the planet they share. The refrain repeats this message, emphasizing that love should not just be reserved for some, but for everyone.
The second verse of the song takes a slightly different approach by pointing out that the world is already full of natural wonders, such as mountains, hillsides, oceans, and rivers. There is no need to add more of these things, as they already exist in abundance. Instead, the song sees the need for more love and unity between people and less division.
Overall, the song is a reminder of the importance of love and unity in a world that often seems to lack both. It calls on people to come together and to see each other as equals, regardless of race, religion, or social status. It is a timeless message that is still relevant today.
Line by Line Meaning
What the world needs now is love, sweet love
Love is the most necessary thing the world needs at this moment.
It's the only thing that there's just too little of
Every bad thing going on in the world right now could be eradicated if there were more love and affection.
What the world needs now is love, sweet love,
This line repeats the first line, emphasizing the utmost importance of love.
No not just for some but for everyone.
Love should not be reserved for only a few people, but rather for everyone to experience.
Lord, we don't need another mountain,
We have enough challenges and obstacles to overcome, we don't need any more added to our list.
There are mountains and hillsides enough to climb
We have all the challenges and obstacles we need to face in life with what we already have.
There are oceans and rivers enough to cross,
There is enough growth and change to go around with the resources available.
Enough to last till the end of time.
There are enough resources to keep us engaged and striving until the end of time.
No, not just for some but for everyone.
This line reiterates that the love we need should be inclusive of everyone.
Lord, we don't need another meadow
The world does not need more of the same, it needs a positive change.
There are cornfields and wheat-fields enough to grow
The world has enough resources to sustain life and growth.
There are sunbeams and moonbeams enough to shine
Nature has already provided us with enough light and beauty in the world.
Oh listen, lord, if you want to know.
This line reinforces the idea that we need to listen closely and be aware of what the world needs.
No, not just for some, oh, but just for everyone
Love should be available and accessible to all without any sort of discrimination.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Burt F. Bacharach, Hal David, Burt Bacharach
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