Everybody Needs Love
Drive-By Truckers Lyrics


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The moon beams we can dream on, when the working day is done
And the stars we can wish upon, at the setting of the sun
The sunsets we could cry over, put our troubles on the run
But more than all these miracles above, good people, we got love
Everybody needs the love, love, love
Everybody needs the love, love, love, love
Everybody needs the love, love, love
Just like they need the sun and moon and stars up above.

And nobody ever found happiness, living their lives all alone
I used to walk around like I didn't need nobody, to be happy and alone
And one fine day I found myself in trouble, way down without a friend
Along came the love of a real good woman, said she'd love me 'til the end
Everybody needs the love, love, love
Everybody needs the love, love, love, love
Everybody needs the love, love, love,
Just like they need, the sun and moon and stars up above.

Everybody, everybody needs love, love, love
Everybody, everybody needs love, love, love
Just like they need, the sun and moon and stars up above.
Everybody needs the love, love, love
Everybody needs the love, love, love, love
Everybody needs the love, love, love,
Just like they need, the sun and moon and stars up above.
Everybody, everybody, everybody needs love, love, love
Love, love, love, love, love, love.
Love, love, love, love, love, love.
Everybody, everybody needs love, love, love




Everybody, everybody needs love, love, love
Everybody, everybody needs love

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Drive-By Truckers' song "Everybody Needs Love" convey the message that despite life's challenges and struggles, love is a vital element in everyone's lives. It is something that we all need, just like the sun, moon, and stars. The first verse highlights moments when we can feel connected to something bigger than ourselves, such as a beautiful sunset or a starry sky. However, the lyrics go on to suggest that love is even more powerful than these natural wonders, as it has the ability to lift us up and help us through difficult times.


The second verse speaks about the importance of human connection and the dangers of being alone. The singer used to believe that they didn't need anyone, but eventually found themselves in trouble and without anyone to turn to. It was only when they met a "real good woman" that they realized the true value of love and the impact it can have on one's life. The chorus is a simple yet powerful repetition of the phrase "everybody needs the love, love, love", emphasizing the importance of love in everyone's lives.


Overall, the lyrics of "Everybody Needs Love" are a reminder that no matter how tough life may get, love is always there to bring us comfort, support, and happiness.


Line by Line Meaning

The moon beams we can dream on, when the working day is done
After a long day of work, we can look up at the moon and dream.


And the stars we can wish upon, at the setting of the sun
As the sun sets, we can wish upon the stars.


The sunsets we could cry over, put our troubles on the run
Watching the beautiful sunsets can make us forget our troubles.


But more than all these miracles above, good people, we got love
Love is more important than all the beautiful things in the sky.


And nobody ever found happiness, living their lives all alone
No one can find true happiness by living life alone.


I used to walk around like I didn't need nobody, to be happy and alone
I used to think I didn't need anyone else to be happy, but I was wrong.


And one fine day I found myself in trouble, way down without a friend
One day I found myself in trouble and realized I had no one to turn to.


Along came the love of a real good woman, said she'd love me 'til the end
But then a woman came along who loved me unconditionally.


Everybody needs the love, love, love
Everyone needs love.


Just like they need the sun and moon and stars up above.
Love is as necessary as the things in the sky.


Love, love, love, love, love, love.
Love is vital.


Everybody, everybody needs love, love, love
Everybody needs love.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: EDWARD CRAIG HINTON

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