Stoned Love
Diana Ross / Supremes Lyrics

Now I wanna tell ya of a great love, oh
Introducing a love that will be described in the lyrics to come.

It will light up
This love will bring light.

It will surely light up darkened worlds
The love described has the power to bring hope to even the bleakest situations.

If you just believe
Having faith and belief is key to accessing the power of this love.

Stoned love
The title phrase of the song, possibly referring to the way love can make one feel.

A love for each other will bring fighting to an end
When people care for one another, conflict can be resolved.

Forgiving one another, time after time doubt creeps in
While forgiveness is important in relationships, it can be difficult to maintain.

But like the sun lights up the sky with a message from above
The love described is compared to the sun, suggesting it is an undeniable force.

Oh yeah, I find no other greater symbol of love
The artist believes this love to be the ultimate example of its kind.

Yeah, don't ya hear the wind blowing
An interjection, possibly suggesting an imminent change or action.

And life is so short, put the present time at hand
Life is brief, so it's important to focus on the present moment.

Oh yeah, and if you're young at heart, rise up and take your stand
Regardless of age, one can have a youthful spirit and make a difference.

And to the man on whose shoulder the world must depend
Perhaps referring to a leader, this line invokes a sense of responsibility.

I pray for peace and love, amen
The singer expresses a wish for peace and love.

Oh, can't ya feel it
A rhetorical question, asking if the listener can sense the power of the love.

If the war 'tween our nations passed, oh yeah
Hypothetically, if war between countries were to end…

Will the love 'tween our brothers and sisters last?
…would the love between individuals endure?

On and on and on and on and
Repetition of the word “on,” perhaps suggesting an endless cycle.

Can't ya, can't ya, can't ya, can't ya, can't ya feel it
Repeating the question about whether the listener feels the love.

Oh yeah stoned, stoned, stoned, stoned
Repeating the title phrase, which remains ambiguous in its meaning.

Oh yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
An enthusiastic affirmation of this love's power.

Stoned love
Repeating the title phrase once more, perhaps as a sort of chorus.