Labor Of Love
Foster Radney Lyrics
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Both ends at the same time
There ain't enough money in this town
To make it worth working so hard
Honey nothings worth growing so cold
That you lose your heart and soul
So day by day we've gotta spend some time
On the labor of love
It's the labor of love
I want you I need you
I know we're strong enough
It just takes working on the labor of love
You've been living on empty arms
I've been standing on shaky ground
I've been thinking 'bout who we are
And what love really means
Girl it's gonna take all we got
But the real thing always does
So day by day we've gotta spend some time
On the labor of love
It's the give and take when everything is on the line
It's the labor of love
I want you I need you
I know we're strong enough
It just takes working on the labor of love
[SOLO]
I want you I need you
I know we're strong enough
It just takes working on the labor of love
Two people working on the labor of love
Girl we're working on the labor of love
The lyrics in Foster Radney's "Labor of Love" speak of a relationship that has been through some hard times, but the two individuals involved are determined to make it work. They have been working hard, burning the candle at both ends but they understand the importance of taking time out of their busy lives to invest in their love. There may not be enough money in the town to make it worth working this hard, but the singer acknowledges that they need to focus on the labor of love.
The labor of love is described as the give and take, when everything is on the line. This is a clear indication that the relationship isn't perfect but they are willing to work at it. It may take all they have, but the "real thing" always does. The solo in the middle of the song is symbolic of the break that they need to take from everything else and focus on each other. At the end of the song, the singer reaffirms their commitment to the labor of love, claiming that they are working on it together.
Overall, the lyrics of "Labor of Love" emphasize the hard work and commitment that a successful relationship requires, even when things get tough. It highlights the importance of investing time and effort into building something that is ultimately worth it.
Line by Line Meaning
We've been burning that candle down
We've been working too hard for too long
Both ends at the same time
Working hard in every aspect of our lives
There ain't enough money in this town
Money isn't worth sacrificing our well-being
To make it worth working so hard
Hard work needs to have a valuable outcome
Honey nothings worth growing so cold
We can't let our relationship become distant and loveless
That you lose your heart and soul
We can't lose the essence of who we are in the process
So day by day we've gotta spend some time
We need to prioritize the work of love every day
On the labor of love
The effort and dedication required to nurture a healthy relationship
It's the give and take when everything is on the line
The mutual effort needed to sustain a love through difficult times
I want you I need you
I have a deep desire and dependency on you
I know we're strong enough
I have faith in our ability to overcome challenges
It just takes working on the labor of love
It requires dedication to make love work
You've been living on empty arms
You've been longing for emotional fulfillment
I've been standing on shaky ground
I've been uncertain about our relationship
I've been thinking 'bout who we are
I've been reflecting on our relationship and its meaning
And what love really means
I'm trying to truly understand the essence of love
Girl it's gonna take all we got
We'll need to give our all to make this work
But the real thing always does
True love is worth fighting for
Two people working on the labor of love
Both partners working together to nurture their love
Girl we're working on the labor of love
We're putting in the effort to make our love endure
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CYNTHIA BULLENS, RADNEY M. FOSTER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
scrapsdaddy
Radney is the most talented individual, when you take it all in.....songwriting,musician, vocalist,performer....he is unmatched. Its amazing he didnt have so much more commercial success.......oh well, kept him humble. Hes a great guy too.
Lindsay Rowse
rà!,è|
Craig Jager
radney is soooo awsome this is such a great song and i listen to it all day!!!!!=)
Lowgaen Schmidt
This was my favorite song as a kid.
K Rochelle
Definitely in my Top 10 for country.
james w
Needs comeback make some good music just like this song. I was graduating from high school when this song Hit the radio. I'm not sure but I think that's his wife in the video.
Reggie Holder
I still have the cassette tape single.also one of my favorites from him,along with ''hammer and nails''.
Aline Robichaud
love randy foster with all his nice smile and what a great singer
jamsee1
Proper great country music! RADNEY - what a great singer/songwriter
Kentuckygirl28
i love this song so much. wish i could have a labor of love