Love and Understanding
Cher Lyrics
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Where do we go
Where can we turn
When we need some love
It seems that love just can't be found
Where, where do we stand
When love's supply don't meet love's demands
Enough sun to make the whole world bright
We got more than enough
But there's one thing there's just not enough of
[Chorus]
Not enough love and understanding
We could use some love to ease these troubled times
Not enough love and understanding why, oh wh-why-why
Spend all of our time
Building buildings up to the sky
Reaching everywhere but where we need to reach the most
Hearts never can win
Oh, in this race
This race that we're in
We've got enough cars to drive around the world
Enough planes to take us anywhere
We got more than enough
But there's one thing there's just not enough of
[Chorus:Repeat x2]
We need some understandin'
We need a little more love
Some love and understandin'
Enough stars to light the sky at night
Enough sun to make the whole world bright
Enough hearts to find some love inside
We got more than enough
But there's one thing there's just not enough of
[Chorus:Repeat x5]
The lyrics of Cher's Love and Understanding express the need for more love and understanding in the world. The song starts with a contemplative tone, questioning where we go and where we can turn to find love when we need it the most. The idea of love being in short supply is introduced and the lyrics ask where we stand when love's supply doesn't meet its demands. The second verse talks about our priorities in life being focused on material possessions like buildings, cars, and planes, but we ignore the most important thing that we need, which is love and understanding.
The chorus is a call for more love and understanding to ease these troubled times. The lyrics emphasize that we have enough of everything else, such as stars to light up the sky at night and planes to take us anywhere, but we are lacking in love and understanding. The bridge of the song stresses the importance of understanding and the need for more hearts to find love inside. The final chorus repeats the call for more love and understanding five times, making it clear that this is the message of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Here, here in this world
In this world, where we live
Where do we go
Where can we find guidance
Where can we turn
Where can we seek help or support
When we need some love
When we require affection, care or empathy
It seems that love just can't be found
It appears that love is scarce
Where, where do we stand
What is our situation
When love's supply don't meet love's demands
When the availability of love does not match the need for it
We got enough stars to light the sky at night
We have plenty of beautiful things in this world
Enough sun to make the whole world bright
We have abundant blessings and joy in this world
We got more than enough
We have more than what we need
But there's one thing there's just not enough of
However, love and understanding are in short supply
[Chorus] Not enough love and understanding
We lack the affection and empathy needed to solve our problems
We could use some love to ease these troubled times
We require love to alleviate our difficulties
Not enough love and understanding why, oh wh-why-why
We are questioning why there isn't enough love and understanding in the world
Spend all of our time
We invest our time
Building buildings up to the sky
Constructing tall structures
Reaching everywhere but where we need to reach the most
Going far and wide, but neglecting what truly matters
Hearts never can win
Emotions and feelings are highly susceptible
Oh, in this race
In the competition or struggle of life
This race that we're in
The constant battle for survival and success in life
We've got enough cars to drive around the world
We have access to transportation in this world
Enough planes to take us anywhere
We can travel anywhere in the world
We got more than enough
We have more than our fair share
But there's one thing there's just not enough of
However, we lack love and understanding
[Chorus:Repeat x2]
Repetition of the chorus
We need some understandin'
We require empathy
We need a little more love
We need more affection and care
Some love and understandin'
We need more empathy and affection to solve our problems
Enough stars to light the sky at night
We have enough beauty and blessings in the world
Enough sun to make the whole world bright
We have enough happiness and joy in the world
Enough hearts to find some love inside
We need more empathy and affection in people's hearts
We got more than enough
We have more than what we need
But there's one thing there's just not enough of
However, love and understanding are lacking in this world
[Chorus:Repeat x5]
Repeating the chorus five times
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Realsongs, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Luisa Rosa Spedaliere, De Shaun Dupree Holton, Lee Monro, Michael Sison Jr, Diane Eve Warren
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Dion Campbell
Cher
God
..............
What's the f*** difference!!!
I can recommend
A total Cher-a-thon:
Start with Bad Love,
Then Dead Ringer for Love,
Then I Found Someone,
Then We All Sleep Alone,
Skip Turn Back Time (yawn!),
Shoop Shoop Song,
Then This Masterpiece,
Save Up All Your Tears Next!!!!
Cher ....
When she dies,
Someone will suicide. ....
Because who wants to live in a world without Cher?
Kristýna Netopilová
Here here in this world
Where do we go, where can we turn
When we need some love
It seems that love just can't be found
Where where do we stand
When love's supply don't meet love's demand
We got enough stars
To light the sky at night
Enough sun to make the whole world bright
We got more than enough
But there's one thing there's just not enough of
[Refrén:]
Not enough love and understanding
We could use some love
To ease these troubled times
Not enough love and understanding
Why oh why-y-y
Spend all of our time
Building buildings up to the sky
Reaching everywhere but wherewe need to reach the most
Hearts never can win
O-oh, in this race, this race that we're in
We got enough cars
To drive around the world
Enough planes to take us anywhere
We got more than enough
But there's one thing there's just not enough of
Not enough love and understanding
We could use some love
To ease these troubled times
Not enough love and understanding
Why oh why-y-y
We need some understanding
We need a little more love
Some love and understanding
Enough stars to light the sky at night
Enough sun to make the whole world bright
Enough hearts to find some love inside
We got more than enough
But there's one thing there's just not enough of
Not enough love and understanding
We could use some love
To ease these troubled times
Not enough love and understanding
Why oh why-y-y
We got to find
Love and understanding
We could find some love
To ease these troubled times
Not enough love and understanding
Why, oh why, why, why, why
Not enough love and understanding
We could use some love to ease these troubled times
Not enough love and understanding
Oh why, why, why, why, why
Not enough
Thiago Man
Our world need this song more than ever. Meaningful and a powerful message. That’s why Cher is so unique.
Peggy Creek
You are so right. This world is so fucked up now. Everybody out for themselves.
Kingston Smith
Absolutely I just sent her message to keep producing music guaranteed!✈
Valeria Marrero Díaz
watching thisss
Hajxhjsns Klpkjbfhha
She's not unique. She's literally the most common type of clown I've ever seen
Karen Hammond
I saw Cher in concert at the Honda Center
mariusz55555555
Cher's best song. Without a doubt. Totally brilliant!
Sarah Edwards
Whatever Cher sings is the best song.❤
Turtle Gabi
Absolut
Walter Pewen
After hearing Sonny and Cher since about 1965, as a kid, I think this piece is probably in her top 10 melodically. She's done hundreds that were very musical, this one is pure music. You don't need the video. Like in the 60's when we first heard her on the radio. I was about 7. Sonny chose very well material that showcased her voice--this does that very well.