beauty
EARTHWIND & FIRE Lyrics
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This old world seems so troubled to me
Does no one see
The beauty that surrounds them?
Take a look around you now (sometimes)
Pretty little blossoms, oh yeah
Just as sweet as can be, yeah yeah
(You know) it troubles my mind
These troubled times we need love
You know it troubles my mind
These troubled times we need love
The world needs love, let there be love
Open up your heart and love more open up
Open up your heart and love more open up
Open up your heart and love more open up
Open up your heart, give a little love
love, love, love, love
Does no one see
The beauty that surrounds them?
Take a look around you now (sometimes)
Pretty little blossoms, oh yeah
Just as sweet as can be, yeah yeah
It troubles my mind
These troubled times
We need love, love, love, yeah
It troubles my mind
These troubled times
The lyrics of "Beauty" by Earth, Wind & Fire convey a message of longing for love and a plea to recognize and appreciate the beauty that exists in the world. The opening lines express a sense of concern and unease about the troubled state of the world. The singer is saddened by the fact that people seem to overlook the beauty that surrounds them. The repetition of the phrase "Does no one see the beauty that surrounds them?" emphasizes the frustration and disbelief at people's apparent obliviousness.
The song then urges listeners to take a closer look at their surroundings. It highlights the beauty of nature through the imagery of "pretty little blossoms" that are "just as sweet as can be." This serves as a reminder that even in challenging times, there is still immense beauty in the world, waiting to be noticed and cherished.
The chorus emphasizes the importance of love in these troubled times. The line "These troubled times we need love" reminds us that love is the remedy for the difficulties we face. It implores listeners to open up their hearts and embrace love, not just for others but also for oneself. The repetition of the phrase "Open up your heart and love more" emphasizes the need for love to be abundant and shared openly.
In summary, "Beauty" by Earth, Wind & Fire is a plea to recognize and appreciate the beauty that surrounds us, even in the midst of troubled times. It emphasizes the importance of love as a solution and encourages listeners to open their hearts and embrace love more.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh when I look around me
When I observe my surroundings
This old world seems so troubled to me
The state of the world appears troubled and chaotic from my perspective
Does no one see
Is there nobody who recognizes
The beauty that surrounds them?
The inherent beauty that exists in their surroundings?
Take a look around you now (sometimes)
I urge you to observe your environment at this moment, occasionally
Pretty little blossoms, oh yeah
Charming and delicate flowers, oh yes
Just as sweet as can be, yeah yeah
As lovely and delightful as they can possibly be, yes, yes
(You know) it troubles my mind
You already know that it deeply concerns my thoughts
These troubled times we need love
In these difficult times, we require love
The world needs love, let there be love
The world is in need of love, let love exist
Open up your heart and love more open up
Allow your heart to be receptive and express love even more
Open up your heart and love more open up
Open your heart further and extend love even more
Open up your heart and love more open up
Unfold your heart and offer more love
Open up your heart, give a little love
Open your heart and share some affection
love, love, love, love
Love, love, love, love
It troubles my mind
It deeply concerns my thoughts
These troubled times
These difficult times
We need love, love, love, yeah
We require love, love, love, yes
It troubles my mind
It deeply concerns my thoughts
These troubled times
These difficult times
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Donald Whitehead, Maurice White, Wade Flemons
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