Where Is The Love?
Flack Roberta & Hathaway Donny Lyrics
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Where is the love
You said you'd give to me
Soon as you were free
Will it ever be
Where is the love?
You told me that you didn't love him
But if you really didn't mean it
Why did you have to lie?
Where is the love,
You said was mine all mine, till the end of time
Was it just a lie
Where is the love
If you had had a sudden change of heart
I wish that you would tell me so
Don't leave me hangin' on the promises
You've got to let me know
Oh how I wish I never met you
I guess it must have been my fate
To fall in love with someone else's love
All I can do is wait
(that's all I can do)
Yeah yeah yeah
Where is the love (vamp until end)
The song "Where Is the Love?" by Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway is a powerful and emotional ballad about lost love and broken promises. The song begins with the repeated question, "Where is the love?" which sets the tone for the rest of the song. The lyrics address a lover who promised to give their love to the singer as soon as they were free, but the promise was never fulfilled. The singer questions why they were lied to and where the love that was promised went.
The verses of the song explore the details of the broken promises and lies. The singer was led to believe that the love was theirs, but now feels like it was all a lie. They express their frustration at being left hanging on promises and feeling like they are waiting for something that will never come. The chorus repeats the question of "Where is the love?" and emphasizes the pain and confusion of the singer.
Overall, this song is a poignant and relatable expression of heartbreak and disappointment. The lyrics capture the feeling of wanting something so badly but being let down by someone else's broken promises.
Line by Line Meaning
Where is the love
The singer is questioning the whereabouts and existence of love in their current situation.
You said you'd give to me
The singer was promised love by someone else.
Soon as you were free
The promise of love was made for a future date, once the other person was free from a previous commitment.
Will it ever be
The artist is questioning whether the promised love will ever come to fruition.
You told me that you didn't love him
The other person claimed to not love their current partner.
And you were gonna say goodbye
The other person claimed to be leaving their current partner for the singer.
But if you really didn't mean it
The singer questions whether these claims were actually true.
Why did you have to lie?
The artist is disappointed and hurt by the lies and false promises.
You said was mine all mine, till the end of time
The other person promised long-lasting and exclusive love to the artist.
Was it just a lie
The artist is questioning whether this promise of love was actually genuine.
If you had had a sudden change of heart
The singer asks if there was a sudden change in the other person's feelings towards them.
I wish that you would tell me so
The artist wants the other person to be honest and open about their feelings.
Don't leave me hangin' on the promises
The singer feels let down and disappointed by unfulfilled promises.
You've got to let me know
The singer is urging the other person to communicate honestly with them.
Oh how I wish I never met you
The singer regrets ever meeting the other person.
I guess it must have been my fate
The artist resigns themselves to the idea that fate brought them together, but not in a positive way.
To fall in love with someone else's love
The other person was already in love with someone else, and could not reciprocate the artist's feelings fully.
All I can do is wait (that's all I can do)
The singer feels powerless in the situation and can only wait for their desired outcome, if it ever comes.
Yeah yeah yeah
An expression of the singer's frustration and disappointment with the situation.
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: RALPH MCDONALD, WILLIAM SALTER ANTISIA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@mangojulie123
This song is 50 years old! TIMELESS voices. REAL musical talent! Who's still loving it in 2023?
@ralphlipson7350
I am among those who still love it (born in 1950)
@kellyfairchild7383
Still loving it! 😀
@Shortee7274
I'm still listening & i still love it (Born in 1974)
@TheOiler1989
Summer 1972--Great time in a great year.
@tyrondavis6727
I do... I was born in 1977
I'm five years too late..ouch! sorry!
But good 1972 song... And loving it.
@lisalove9204
Who’s still here with me 2022 👋🏽wata beautiful song
@andrews127
I am honey enjoying this masterpiece.
@ellove370
I'm here and will always love 💕 that song
@TheAgentAaron
I was born in 1980 and absolutely love this.