Everybody Needs Love
Drive By Truckers Lyrics


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The moonbeams we can dream on
And the working day is done
And there's stars we can wish upon
At the setting of the sun

The sunsets we can cry over
Put our troubles on the hunt
But more than all these miracles above
Good people, we got love

Everybody needs love, love, love
Everybody needs love, love, love, love
Everybody needs 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 go around saying I didn't need nobody
To be happy and alone

And one sad day I found myself in trouble
Way down without a friend
Along came the love of a real good woman
Said she'll love me 'til the end

Everybody needs love, love, love
Everybody needs love, love, love, love
Everybody needs love, love, love
Just like they need the sun and moon, and stars up above, mmm

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

Everybody needs love, love, love
Everybody needs love, love, love, love
Everybody needs love, love, love
Just like they need the sun and moon, and stars up above
They need love

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

Love, love, love
Love, love, love
Love, love, love
Love, love, love
Love, love, love




Love, love, love
Love, love, love

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Everybody Needs Love" by Drive-By Truckers are about the universal need for love and connection. It begins by describing the beauty of the natural world and the small ways in which we find solace in it - the moonbeams, stars, and sunsets. But more important than all of these things is the love that we have for one another. The chorus repeats the simple message that everybody needs love just as they need the sun, moon, and stars.


The second half of the song is more personal, with the singer reflecting on a time when they believed they could be happy alone. But eventually, they found themselves in trouble and without a friend. It was then that they realized they needed the love and connection of others to truly be happy. The final verse is a rallying cry for love and an acknowledgement that it is something we all need, no matter our background or circumstance.


Overall, "Everybody Needs Love" is a powerful reminder that love and connection are essential to our happiness and wellbeing. It encourages us to be open to love and to seek it out whenever possible.


Line by Line Meaning

The moonbeams we can dream on
At the end of a long day, we have dreams that we can hope to come true, brought about by the beauty of the moonbeams shining down upon us.


And the working day is done
As the sun sets, a long day of work comes to an end, and it’s time to relax and enjoy the evening.


And there's stars we can wish upon
The stars are shining and full of hope, and we can look up to the heavens and make wishes upon them.


At the setting of the sun
As the sun sets, we can reflect on the day, appreciate the beauty around us, and prepare for what’s to come.


The sunsets we can cry over
While sunsets can be beautiful, they can bring about feelings of sadness and mourning over what’s been lost or missed out on.


Put our troubles on the hunt
We can focus our energy on hunting down solutions to our problems, and not let them bring us down or hold us back.


But more than all these miracles above
Despite the beauty and wonder of the world around us, there is nothing more miraculous than the power of love to bring us together and overcome obstacles.


Good people, we got love
As a community of good people, we have the power of love to unite us and bring us strength, comfort, and hope.


Everybody needs love, love, love
Love is essential to everyone’s happiness and wellbeing, and we all crave it in our lives.


Just like they need the sun and moon, and stars up above
Love is just as vital to our lives as the sun, moon, and stars are to the world - it’s a fundamental part of our humanity.


And nobody ever found happiness
Happiness cannot be found by living in isolation, as we all need connections with others in order to truly thrive.


Living their lives all alone
Those who try to go through life alone miss out on the richness and depth of human connection that can bring true meaning and purpose to life.


I used to go around saying I didn't need nobody
In the past, the singer may have thought they could be happy alone, but discovered that true joy comes from the love and support of others.


To be happy and alone
Happiness cannot truly be achieved by choosing to live in solitude - we need relationships with others to feel fulfilled and content.


And one sad day I found myself in trouble
The singer faced hardships and struggles that they were unable to overcome on their own, making them realize the importance of having someone to rely on.


Way down without a friend
Feeling isolated and alone in the face of adversity can be incredibly challenging and demoralizing.


Along came the love of a real good woman
The artist found love and support from someone they cared about deeply, giving them the strength to face their challenges head-on.


Said she'll love me 'til the end
The singer’s partner made a commitment to be there for them through thick and thin, demonstrating the power of love to provide comfort and support.


They need love
Everyone needs love in their lives to feel a sense of connection, purpose, and contentment.


Everybody, everybody, everybody needs love
Love is something that nobody can do without - it’s an essential part of the human experience that connects us all.


Love, love, love, love, love, love, love
Love is something that we can never have too much of, and the more we give and receive, the more fulfilled and happy we can be in life.




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