Love Is The Answer
Gary Hoey Lyrics


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Name your price
A ticket to paradise
I can't stay here any more
And i've looked high and low
I've been from shore to shore to shore
If there's a short cut i'd have found it
But there's no easy way around it
Light of the world, shine on me
Love is the answer
Shine on us all, set us free
Love is the answer

Who knows why
Someday we all must die
We're all homeless boys and girls
And we are never heard
It's such a lonely world
People turn their heads and walk on by
Tell me, is it worth just another try?

Tell me, are we alive, or just a dying planet?
What are the chances?
Ask the man in your heart for the answers

And when you feel afraid, love one another
When you've lost your way, love one another
When you're all alone, love one another
When you're far from home, love one another
When you're down and out, love one another
All your hope's run out, love one another
When you need a friend, love one another
When you're near the end, love one another
We got to love one another

Light of the world, you got to shine
Love will be a means, yeah, yeah
Shine on us all
Know that love can save the day
Just give it one more chance
Lord you just can't let it stop lord
Love is the answer




Got to be free to let love into your life
Let it shine

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of this song seem to speak about the search for purpose and meaning in life. The singer laments their current state and desires to escape to "paradise." However, they have been unsuccessful in finding this escape as they have searched high and low to no avail. The singer admits that there is no shortcut to happiness and that the journey to find it is a difficult one.


The chorus of the song speaks to the power of love as an answer to life's struggles. The "light of the world" is a metaphor for love, which has the ability to set people free. It's suggested that life is lonely, and people will turn their heads and walk away from others, but the answer to this loneliness is love. The song encourages people to love one another in all situations, whether they are afraid, lost, or near the end.


This song encourages us to embrace the power of love as an answer to life's struggles. It portrays love not only as a means of escaping our current state but as a solution that is essential for our survival. It suggests that love is the antidote to the loneliness and isolation that often accompanies the human experience.


Line by Line Meaning

Name your price
Gary Hoey is ready to pay any price for a ticket to paradise which he sees as his only escape from the real world he no longer wants to exist in.


A ticket to paradise
Gary Hoey is seeking a change of environment, and he considers paradise as the only location that can provide the level of satisfaction he desires.


I can't stay here any more
Gary Hoey has lost interest in remaining in the current place and state he is in, and he needs a fresh start.


And i've looked high and low
Gary Hoey has searched extensively for ways to improve his current position, but his efforts have not been successful.


I've been from shore to shore to shore
Gary Hoey has traveled an extended distance in search of his desired paradise but still hasn't found it.


If there's a short cut i'd have found it
Gary Hoey's search for paradise has taken so long that he has considered and taken any potential shortcuts, but none of them led him to his destination.


But there's no easy way around it
Gary Hoey is aware that there are no shortcuts or easy ways to achieve what he desires out of life.


Light of the world, shine on me
Gary Hoey is asking the light of the world (metaphorically representing hope) to shine on him and guide him towards the right path.


Love is the answer
Gary Hoey believes that love is the answer to all of life's problems and is seeking to find it.


Shine on us all, set us free
Gary Hoey wants the light of the world (hope) to shine on everyone and free people from the problems they face in life.


Who knows why
Gary Hoey acknowledges that no one knows the answer to life's problems, and everyone is searching.


Someday we all must die
Gary Hoey expresses the inevitability of death that everyone must face at some point.


We're all homeless boys and girls
Gary Hoey believes that everyone is lost and searching for a place to call home, both physically and emotionally.


And we are never heard
Gary Hoey believes that people are struggling and are not listened to, in terms of their problems and search for solutions.


It's such a lonely world
Gary Hoey expresses how difficult and isolating it can be to search for answers and solutions in life.


People turn their heads and walk on by
Gary Hoey observes that people often ignore the issues and problems of others and turn away, instead of offering solutions or help.


Tell me, is it worth just another try?
Gary Hoey questions whether it is worth continuing to search for answers and solutions, given the difficulties and hopelessness that often accompany this pursuit.


Tell me, are we alive, or just a dying planet?
Gary Hoey questions whether humanity is flourishing or dwindling, alongside the planet and environment that we inhabit.


What are the chances?
Gary Hoey acknowledges the slim chances of success that often accompany difficult pursuits like searching for answers to life's problems.


Ask the man in your heart for the answers
Gary Hoey advises that people look to themselves and their spirits for answers, as it is the only way they can be found truly and effectively.


And when you feel afraid, love one another
Gary Hoey advises that people support and uplift each other, even when they are afraid and struggling, as it can make all the difference.


When you've lost your way, love one another
Gary Hoey advises that people come together and support each other, especially during difficult times when they may feel lost or directionless.


When you're all alone, love one another
Gary Hoey advises that people come together and support each other, especially during times of loneliness and isolation.


When you're far from home, love one another
Gary Hoey advises that people come together and support each other, especially when they are far away from home, physically or emotionally.


When you're down and out, love one another
Gary Hoey advises that people come together and support each other, especially when they are struggling and in need of help.


All your hope's run out, love one another
Gary Hoey advises that people come together and support each other, even when they have lost hope, as hope can be regained and renewed through human connections.


When you need a friend, love one another
Gary Hoey advises that people connect with each other on a human level and provide support and love, especially when they need a friend.


When you're near the end, love one another
Gary Hoey advises that people come together and support each other, especially when they are reaching the end of their lives, metaphorically or literally.


We got to love one another
Gary Hoey highlights the importance of people supporting and loving each other throughout life, despite the struggles and difficulties it can pose.


Light of the world, you got to shine
Gary Hoey is encouraging that the light of the world, hope, must continue to shine as a source of guidance, even during difficult times.


Love will be a means, yeah, yeah
Gary Hoey affirms that love is a solution and a means to solve or alleviate the problems encountered in life, both individually and collectively.


Know that love can save the day
Gary Hoey believes that love is capable of saving and resolving the issues people face in life, and people should take advantage of it.


Just give it one more chance
Gary Hoey is encouraging people to give love another chance and put it to use, even after experiencing difficulties with it in the past.


Lord you just can't let it stop lord
Gary Hoey is imploring a higher power to keep love (the answer) from fading or disappearing, especially during trying times.


Got to be free to let love into your life
Gary Hoey explains that people must embrace freedom and openness to allow love to enter their lives, grow, and thrive to solve the issues they encounter.


Let it shine
Gary Hoey concludes by encouraging people to let love shine in their lives, both individually and collectively, to find answers to the problems they face and to lead fuller, more fulfilling lives.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JEFF HEALY, JOE ROCKMAN, MARTI FREDERIKSEN

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