Where Is The Love
Céline Dion Lyrics


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If ever a boy stood on the moon
All the heavens would call them angels around
Stop the tears from troubled sky's, from
Falling (falling, falling)

If ever the river could whisper your name
Would the choices you make still be the same?
Like a flower that dies from angry rain
Why do we hurt ourselves?

Where is the love that lets the sunlight in to start again (start again)
The love that sees no color lines?
Life begins with love
So spread your wings and fly (where is)
Guide your spirit safe and sheltered
A thousand dreams that we can still believe (where is)

If ever a boy stood on the moon
Carrying all of his treasures from the stars
To a rainbow which leads to where we are
Together we'd chase the sun

Where is the love that lifts my brother's voice to the skies (to the skies)
The love that answers a mother's cry? (where is the love, where is)
Life begins with love
So spread your wings and fly (where is)
Guide your spirit safe and sheltered
A thousand dreams that we can still believe (where is)

A boy stood on the moon (where is)
The ancient souls can still discover
A thousand dreams that we can still believe (where is)
(Where is the love, where is the love?) Ooh
That we can still believe




We can still believe (where is the love, where is the love?)
We can still believe

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Celine Dion's song "Where Is the Love" depict the struggle of a woman who yearns for a deeper and more meaningful relationship with her partner. The first stanza describes how the partner tries to win her affection through insincere gestures, such as buying her flowers, giving her compliments, and getting her drunk. However, the woman is not convinced and sees through his facade, as she knows all the moves in his game. She accuses him of hiding his true emotions and stealing from her, and feels that he lacks the genuine love that she desires.


In the second stanza, the woman tries to communicate her need for commitment and honesty in a straightforward manner, but her partner responds by talking in circles and insisting on his own principles. Despite being impressed by his charisma and charm, she resists the temptation to fall for him and realizes that without love, there is no point in continuing their affectionate but shallow relationship.


Overall, the lyrics convey a message about the importance of love and authenticity in relationships. The woman recognizes that while temporary pleasures such as ecstasy might be enjoyable, they are not enough to sustain a fulfilling bond. She desires a partner who is willing to put his heart into the relationship and make her feel valued as an individual.


Line by Line Meaning

You bought me flowers and you sold me a line
You used fake promises and sweet gestures to win me over


You gave me compliments and too much wine
You tried to manipulate me by showering me with compliments and alcohol


I've played that game, I know all the moves
I have been in this situation before, and I am aware of how this type of behavior works


You show emotion but you hide what you feel
You pretend to care about me, but you are actually hiding your true intentions


You play the innocent but I've watched you steal
You act like you have done nothing wrong, but I have seen you take advantage of others before


I rest my case, you stand accused
I have presented my evidence, and now you must face the consequences of your actions


But I must confess I was quite impressed
Despite your flaws, I was still charmed by you


You seduced me with your easy charm
Your smooth talking and charisma had a strong effect on me


And I must admit I could fall for it
Although I know better, I am still tempted by your charm


But if love is out of the question
If you cannot truly love me, there is no point in continuing this relationship


There's no point to this affection
Our relationship serves no purpose without genuine love


I gotta have more than ecstasy
I need more than just physical pleasure to be satisfied in a relationship


Make me believe I'm all you'll ever need
Convince me that you truly love me and that I am enough for you


'Cause if love is out of the question
If you cannot truly love me, there is no point in continuing this relationship


Put a little heart in your intention
Show me that you genuinely care and that you have good intentions


You talk in circles when I need a straight line
You are evasive and avoid giving me direct answers


You've got your principles and I've got mine
We have different values and beliefs that may clash in our relationship


We all need commitment, that's all I ask
I need your commitment to make our relationship work


Is that a crime?
Is it too much to ask for commitment in a relationship?


It makes no sense to carry on like this
There is no logic in continuing our relationship without love and commitment


If there's nothing between us you don't know what you'll miss
If we end our relationship, you may regret what you have lost


No love
Our relationship lacks genuine love


Baby it's true
This is the reality of our relationship




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Corey Hart

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@ciiinette2717

If ever a boy stood on the moon
All the heavens would call them angels 'round
Stop the tears from troubled sky's....from
Falling...falling...falling.

If ever the river could whisper your name,
Would the choices you made still be the same?
Like a flower that dies from angry rain,
Why do we hurt ourselves?

Where is the love that lets the sunlight in to start again?
The love that sees no color lines?
Life begins with love,
So spread your wings & fly,
Guide your spirit safe & sheltered,
A thousand dreams that we can still believe.

If ever a boy stood on the moon,
Carrying all of his treasures from the stars
To a rainbow which leads to where we are.
Together we'd chase the sun.

Where is the love that lifts my brother's voice to the skies?
The love that answers a mother's cry?
Life begins with love,
So spread your wings & fly,
Guide your spirit safe & sheltered.
A thousand dreams that we can still believe.

A boy stood on the moon
The ancient souls can still discover
A thousand dreams that we can still believe
That we can still believe
We can still believe
We can still believe



All comments from YouTube:

@aroyaldiadem3873

Every single time I’ve listened to this song…my soul just breaks like a dam. Her voice is truly beyond this realm.🤍

@agentsmith2444

Me too!! Coming from a black man in his 40s. lol

@aroyaldiadem3873

@@agentsmith2444 lol, your soul just knows.

@agentsmith2444

@@aroyaldiadem3873 Absolutely hun! Also, it takes me back to the 90's when life was better and there was less pain!

@aroyaldiadem3873

@@agentsmith2444 so with you on that. Really miss those days.

@vincentlichtsteiner3825

Beyond

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@MalchikGuy

My favorite track on that CD

@revibed86

Why do we hurt ourselves? One of her best if not the best. Remarkable writing

@chilllounge9916

Her voice is really MAGICAL!!

@theonetheone3323

Shes amazing , i adore her and this song is Gold , 😍

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