You've Got The Love
Florence The Machine Lyrics


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Sometimes I feel like throwing my hands up in the air
I know I can count on you
Sometimes I feel like saying "Lord I just don't care"
But you've got the love I need
To see me through

Sometimes it seems the going is just too rough
And things go wrong no matter what I do
Now and then it seems that life is just too much
But you've got the love I need
To see me through

When food is gone you are my daily meal, oh
When friends are gone I know my savior's love is real
Your love is real

'Cause you got the love
You got the love
You got the love
You got the love
You got the love
You got the love

Time after time I think "Oh Lord what's the use?"
Time after time I think it's just no good
'Cause sooner or later in life, the things you love you loose
But you got the love I need
To see me through

You got the love
You got the love
You got the love
You got the love
You got the love
You got the love

You got the love
You got the love
You got the love
You got the love
You got the love
You got the love

Sometimes I feel like throwing my hands up in the air
'Cause I know I can count on you




Sometimes I feel like saying "Lord I just don't care"
But you've got the love I need to see me through

Overall Meaning

"The XX's song You Got The Love”, as covered by Florence and the Machine, is a powerful and emotional expression of reliance on someone for support, love, and strength in hard times. The lyrics express a feeling of hopelessness and despair, describing the struggles of life and how sometimes things seem to go wrong, no matter what we do. The song speaks to the universal experience of feeling overwhelmed and lost at times, but ultimately finding hope and encouragement through the love of another.


The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "you've got the love" multiple times, emphasizing the importance of this support system. It suggests that this love is like a daily meal, a necessary sustenance to survive in life. The lyrics also touch on the idea that sometimes the things we love can be lost, but the love we receive from others remains constant and steadfast.


The overall message of the song is one of hope and reliance on the love and support of others. It's a reminder that no matter how dark things may seem, there is always someone there who loves us and will see us through.


Line by Line Meaning

Sometimes I feel like throwing my hands up in the air
At times, I feel helpless and frustrated


I know I can count on you
But I can rely on you to support me


Sometimes I feel like saying "Lord I just don't care"
There are moments when I feel hopeless and indifferent


But you've got the love I need
But your affection is what I require


To see me through
To help me continue and succeed


Sometimes it seems the going is just too rough
Occasionally, life becomes too challenging to handle


And things go wrong no matter what I do
Even my best efforts result in failure and hardship


Now and then it seems that life is just too much
At times, life feels too overwhelming and unbearable


When food is gone you are my daily meal, oh
Without sustenance, your love sustains me


When friends are gone I know my savior's love is real
When alone, my faith in you remains very true


Your love is real
Your love is genuine and true


'Cause you got the love
Because you possess the affection I need


Time after time I think "Oh Lord what's the use?"
Repeatedly, I feel discouraged and hopeless


Time after time I think it's just no good
Frequently, I believe that nothing will improve


'Cause sooner or later in life, the things you love you loose
Eventually in life, you will lose the things you care about


But you got the love I need
However, you possess the love that I require


You got the love
You have the affection I need


Sometimes I feel like throwing my hands up in the air
At times, I feel overwhelmed and defeated


'Cause I know I can count on you
But I can rely on your support


But you've got the love I need to see me through
But your love is what I require to succeed




Lyrics © BERACAH PUBLISHING CO.
Written by: Anthony B Stephens, Arenica Miche Harris, Bryan J. Walton, Frank Warren Knuckles, John P Jr. Bellamy

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@Caroline-np9pm

Sounds like she's taking about Jesus to me. I was just praying and feeling sad that I haven't been spending time with my saviour lately. Then this song came to mind, I looked up the lyrics.... "Sometimes I feel like saying "Lord I just don't care"....But you've got the love I need to see me through"
Jesus, the friend that sticks closer than a brother-(Lord) Proverbs 18:24

The song says"when food is gone you are my daily meal When friends are gone I know my saviour's love is real"-
Jesus said we should ask God the father for our daily bread-"Pray then like this:
“Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come,your will be done,on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread
Jesus also says He is that bread.
"I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Anyone who eats this bread will live forever; and this bread, which I will offer so the world may live, is my flesh.”John 6:51
Jesus truly loves us even when we feel like "Lord I just don't care". His love will always see us through 💕



@user-yz1gn4uv9q

[Chorus 1]
Sometimes I feel like throwing my hands up in the air
I know I can count on you
Sometimes I feel like saying "Lord I just don't care"
But you've got the love I need To see me through

[Verse 1]
Sometimes it seems that the going is just too rough
And things go wrong no matter what I do
Now and then it seems that life is just too much
But you've got the love I need to see me through

When food is gone you are my daily need
When friends are gone I know my savior's love is real
You know it's real

[Chorus 2]
You got the love [x6]

[Verse 2]
Time after time I think "Oh Lord, what's the use?"
Time after time I think it's just no good
Sooner or later in life, the things you love you lose
But you've got the love I need to see me through

[Chorus 2][x2]
You got the love [x6]

[Chorus 1]
Sometimes I feel like throwing my hands up in the air
I know I can count on you
Sometimes I feel like saying "Lord I just don't care"
But you've got the love I need To see me through



@user-bl4ey9gz2z

Sometimes I feel like throwing my hands up in the air
I know I can count on you
Sometimes I feel like saying "Lord I just don't care"
But you've got the love I need To see me through

Sometimes it seems that the going is just too rough
And things go wrong no matter what I do
Now and then it seems that life is just too much
But you've got the love I need to see me through

When food is gone you are my daily meal
When friends are gone I know my savior's love is real
Your love is real

You got the love
You got the love
You got the love
You got the love
You got the love
You got the love

Time after time I think "Oh Lord what's the use?"
Time after time I think it's just no good
Sooner or later in life, the things you love you loose
But you got the love I need to see me through

You got the love
You got the love
You got the love
You got the love
You got the love
You got the love

Sometimes I feel like throwing my hands up in the air
I know I can count on you
Sometimes I feel like saying "Lord I just don't care"
But you've got the love I need to see me through

You got the love
You got the love
You got the love
You got the love
You got the love
You got the love



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13 years later, if you're watching this then you're a pure legend

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@interstelafx

She sings it so easily that we forget how difficult this song is

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we?

@claradavidson1837

Well said 👍

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Fooo real

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