Love Lights The World
Céline Dion & David Foster Lyrics
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Can't keep his mind on nothin' else
He'd trade the world
For the good thing he's found
If she is bad, he can't see it
She can do no wrong
Turn his back on his best friend
If he puts her down
When a man loves a woman
He'd spend his very last dime
Just trying to hold on to what he needs
He'd give up all his comforts
And sleep out in the rain
If she said that's the way
Baby that's the way it ought to be
When this man loves
When this man really loves a woman
I give you everything, I mean everything
Baby everything I got
Just trying to hold on
To your precious love
Baby, baby please
Please don't treat me bad, oh
Wow Michael
You know that was pretty sensational
But I have a slighty different take on things
This is a man's world
This is a man's world
But it wouldn't mean nothing
Nothing
Without a woman or a girl
You see
Man made the cars
To take us over the road
Man made the trains
To carry the heavy load
Man made the electric light
To take us out of the dark
Man made the boat for the water
Like Noah made the ark
This is a man's world, a man's world
But it wouldn't mean nothing, nothing
Without a woman or a girl
When a man loves a woman
Man makes them happy
'Cause man makes them toys
When a man loves a woman, yeah
You know that man makes that money
To buy from another man
The world would mean nothing without a woman
Woman or a girl, oh yeah
When a man loves
This is a man's world, oh it's a man's world
But it wouldn't mean nothing
Not one little thing
Without, without a woman or a girl
You know I need (I need)
But it wouldn't mean nothing
Not one little thing
This is a man's world (when a man loves a woman)
The lyrics to Céline Dion and David Foster's song, Love Lights The World, touches on the idea of how relationships function and the importance of women in society. The first part of the song, a slightly modified take on Percy Sledge's classic "When a Man Loves a Woman," describes how a man in love with a woman will do anything to hold onto her. He would give up everything he has, even if it means losing friends, just to keep her. In a way, these lyrics reflect how powerful love can be and how it can drive people to do things they would never imagine doing but shows how men are incredibly vulnerable in front of love, and that’s precisely what determines how much they can do.
The second half of the song, Foster's original creation, flips the narrative from "When a Man Loves a Woman" to "This is a Man's World." It talks about how men have built and created everything that we see around us, from the cars we drive to the boats we sail on. However, the lyrics acknowledge that without women, all of these things wouldn't matter. The song completes its message of the equal importance of women, saying that the world wouldn't mean anything without them, and that everything men create and build are essentially for women to make them happy.
Line by Line Meaning
When a man loves a woman
When a man is truly in love with a woman
Can't keep his mind on nothin' else
He is completely consumed by his love for her and can't think of anything else.
He'd trade the world
For the good thing he's found
He would give up everything he has for her because she is the most precious thing he's ever had.
If she is bad, he can't see it
She can do no wrong
Even if she's not perfect, he still loves her unconditionally and is unable to find fault in her.
Turn his back on his best friend
If he puts her down
He would defend her against anyone, even if it means risking his friendship with his best friend.
He'd spend his very last dime
Just trying to hold on to what he needs
He'd go to any length, including sacrificing everything he has just to be with her.
He'd give up all his comforts
And sleep out in the rain
If she said that's the way
Baby that's the way it ought to be
He would do whatever it takes to make her happy, even if it requires him to give up his own comfort and well-being.
When this man loves
When this man really loves a woman
I give you everything, I mean everything
Baby everything I got
Just trying to hold on
To your precious love
Baby, baby please
Please don't treat me bad, oh
He is willing to give her everything he has, even his soul, because he deeply loves her and treasures her love above all else.
This is a man's world
This is a man's world
But it wouldn't mean nothing
Nothing
Without a woman or a girl
Men created a great many things, but all of their achievements would be meaningless without the presence of women in the world.
Man made the cars
To take us over the road
Man made the trains
To carry the heavy load
Man made the electric light
To take us out of the dark
Man made the boat for the water
Like Noah made the ark
Men invented many things for human convenience and survival, from cars and trains to electricity and water transportation.
Man makes them happy
'Cause man makes them toys
When a man loves a woman, yeah
You know that man makes that money
To buy from another man
Men may provide women with material possessions and comfort, but these things can never replace or diminish the value of true love and affection.
The world would mean nothing without a woman
Woman or a girl, oh yeah
When a man loves
The presence of women in the world gives men a reason to live and love, and the true value of a man's life comes from loving and being loved by a woman.
You know I need (I need)
But it wouldn't mean nothing
Not one little thing
This is a man's world (when a man loves a woman)
Men may have needs and desires, but they are ultimately meaningless without the love and companionship of a woman.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Calvin Houston Lewis, Andrew James Wright
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Muhamad Risqi Diraputra
Somewhere in this world
Someone shed a tear
Somebody just like you
Feels the way you do
Somewhere in this world
Someone understands
Another needs a helping hand
Help them if you can
I can touch you where you are
We both share every star
'Cause a common thread runs through
Life means much the same to all
So let's tear down every wall
And build a bridge from me to you
When will we put fear aside?
Why can't we throw away false pride?
Every heart will glow when
Love lights up the world
No need to walk in the dark
We don't have to stand so far apart
Every heart will know when
Love lights up the world
Mothers everywhere
Babies at their breast
One love is like the rest
A universal bond
All around the world
Children laugh and play
Every boy and girl
The future of the world
As time continues on
I can touch you where you are
We both share every star
'Cause a common thread runs through
Life means much the same to all
So let's tear down every wall
And build a bridge from me to you
When will we put fear aside?
Why can't we throw away false pride?
Every heart will glow when
Love lights up the world
No need to walk in the dark
We don't have to stand so far apart
Every heart will know when
Love lights up the world
When will we put fear aside?
Why can't we throw away false pride?
Every heart will glow when
Love lights up the world
Love is gonna light this whole world
No need to walk in the dark
We don't have to stand so far apart
Every heart will glow when
Love lights up the world
Love lights the world
Love lights the world
Let me hear it one more time
Love lights the world
And it shines on you
Love lights the world
Love lights the world
Let's sing it one more time
Love lights the world
Love lights up the world
And it shines on you
Love lights the world
Love lights up the world
Love lights the world
Love lights up the world
Love lights up the world
Love lights up the world
JulieP2969
Warren Wiebe’s voice is so rare and so incredibly special. The first time I heard his voice, it stopped me in my tracks and I just stood there listening in awe and had to know who that was singing. I was told little bit about his life story and it’s so sad. Such a beautiful man with a gift from Heaven. I hope he’s smiling down from Heaven and feeling happy and I hope knows how loved he is. ❤️
Turd Ferguson
Same for me , after hearing Warren for the first time , I HAD to find everything he did , while some of the songs were meh, his voice always amazed. Simply incredible every time. If you google colour of my love with Warren signing it, you will be in for a treat. Celine said she couldn’t sing it after his demo, it was that good. AND she had him sing it at her wedding!
You Do
He was nervous! Loved it! Celine Dion's distinct voice really lights up my world!
Turd Ferguson
Wiebe and Celine, two powerful, unstoppable forces. RIP Warren Wiebe, you were the best
Lamarr Avery
Celine looks lovely here. That Warren Wiebe mustache cracks me up.
tasos lts
That godlike D5 in 4:20 is one of my favourite notes of hers!!
Romi
D5 has always been her signature note
Denny Turner
I shed tears of joy listening to this beautiful duet. Rest in God's love, Warren.
Turd Ferguson
If you really want to be blown away, listen to Warren sing “the colour of my love” Celine initially refused to do it herself because she said Warren’s demo was the most amazing thing she ever heard.
lovebaja
Warren Wiebe was incomparable. The very best! So happy to see Tomi Malm including him on his albums.