Lotta Love
Crazy Horse Lyrics


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It's gonna take a lotta love
To change the way things are.
It's gonna take a lotta love
Or we won't get too far.

So if you look in my direction
And we don't see eye to eye,
My heart needs protection
And so do I.

It's gonna take a lotta love
To get us through the night.
It's gonna take a lotta love
To make things work out right.

So if you are out there waitin'
I hope you show up soon,
'Cause my heart needs relatin'
Not solitude.

Gotta lotta love
Gotta lotta love.

It's gonna take a lotta love
To change the way things are.
It's gonna take a lotta love
Or we won't get too far.

It's gonna take a lotta love
To change the way things are.




It's gonna take a lotta love
Or we won't get too far

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Crazy Horse's song 'Lotta Love' are about the power of love and how it can change everything around us. The song seems to be a plea for more love and understanding in the world in order to overcome the current state of things. The singer acknowledges that things aren't easy, and changing them will require a lot of love, but it's necessary if we want to move forward.


The song suggests that if we don't see eye to eye, we need to protect our hearts, but at the same time, we need to be open to love and connection. The singer speaks to someone who may be out there waiting for them, hoping they will show up soon, as they need 'relating' and not solitude. It's clear that the singer understands that love is not just something that needs to be given but also received, that it is crucial to our existence as humans.


The repetition of "It's gonna take a lotta love" in the chorus highlights the idea that while love can be difficult, it's the only way forward. The song lyrics warn that without love, we won't make much progress. It's a powerful message that resonates with many people, as love is a universal human experience.


Line by Line Meaning

It's gonna take a lotta love
A significant quantity of love is required


To change the way things are.
To alter the current state of affairs


Or we won't get too far.
Otherwise, there will be limited progress


So if you look in my direction
If you are searching in my direction


And we don't see eye to eye,
And we do not agree with each other


My heart needs protection
My heart requires safeguarding


And so do I.
And so do I myself.


It's gonna take a lotta love
A significant quantity of love is required


To get us through the night.
To help us get through the night


To make things work out right.
To bring positive outcomes


So if you are out there waitin',
If you are out there waiting


I hope you show up soon,
I hope you arrive shortly


'Cause my heart needs relatin'
Because my heart needs connection


Not solitude.
And not being alone.


Gotta lotta love
I have a lot of love


Gotta lotta love.
I have a lot of love.


It's gonna take a lotta love
A significant quantity of love is required


To change the way things are.
To alter the current state of affairs


Or we won't get too far.
Otherwise, there will be limited progress


It's gonna take a lotta love
A significant quantity of love is required


To change the way things are.
To alter the current state of affairs


Or we won't get too far
Otherwise, there will be limited progress




Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Silver Fiddle, Peermusic Publishing, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: Frank Sampedro, Neil Young

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Comments from YouTube:

NewfoundlandMusicMan

Please release this on cd for an individual purchase.

Mikey Ramone

agreed. The Archives II box set is sooo expensive and long out of print!

Trevor Tanner

Lots of love neil gorgeous

Barbara Nitsche

LOTTA LOVE --- --- --- THANKS FOR EVERYTHING --- ---- ---- ! ! !

norbert beltran

La la la....!❤🇨🇵😏🍻

Steve Ulman

😊

David Bain

Not as good as Live Rust but….an amazing song!!!

Mikey Ramone

Live Rust is better I agree because Poncho was on keys and Neil was on acoustic guitar. This version in 1976 was all for electric set!

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