The Lord Loves the One
George Harrison Lyrics


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The Lord loves the one that loves
The Lord
And the law says if you don't give,
Then you don't get loving

Now the Lord helps those that help
Themselves
And the law says whatever you do
Is going to come right back on you

We all making out
Like we own this whole world
While the leaders of nations
They're acting like big girls
With no thoughts for their God
Who provides us with all
But when death comes to claim them
Who will stand,
And who will fall?

The Lord loves the one that loves
The Lord
And the law says if you don't give,
Then you don't get loving

Now the Lord helps those that help
Themselves
And the law says whatever you do
Is going to come right back on you

We all move around,
With objectives in mind,
To become rich or famous,
With our reputations signed,
But the few that can reach,
To this coveted slot,
Don't escape old age creeping,
Through their bodies,
Like a rot

While the Lord loves the one that loves
The Lord
And the law says if you don't give,
Then you don't get loving
Now the Lord helps those that help
Themselves




And the law says whatever you do
Is going to come right back on you

Overall Meaning

George Harrison's song The Lord Loves the One is a commentary on the idea of karma and how it relates to one's relationship with God. The lyrics discuss how the Lord loves those who love him and how the law of karma dictates that you only receive love if you give it in return. The idea of self-help is also present in the song, as the Lord is said to help those who help themselves. Ultimately, the song is a statement on the importance of living a good life and treating others with love and kindness, as it will come back around to you.


The opening lines - "The Lord loves the one that loves / The Lord / And the law says if you don't give, / Then you don't get loving" - suggest that love is not an entitlement, but rather something that must be earned through acts of kindness and devotion. The idea of karma is reinforced with the line "whatever you do / Is going to come right back on you."


Harrison also comments on the state of the world, with leaders of nations acting "like big girls," showing no concern for God or the fact that everything they have is provided by a higher power. The final verse discusses the pursuit of fame and fortune and how it ultimately leads to decay and death.


Overall, The Lord Loves the One is a complex meditation on the relationship between God, karma, and living a good life full of love and kindness.


Line by Line Meaning

The Lord loves the one that loves The Lord
God favors those who love and worship Him


And the law says if you don't give, Then you don't get loving
One must practice generosity in order to receive love from others


Now the Lord helps those that help Themselves
God assists those who take care of themselves and their own needs


And the law says whatever you do Is going to come right back on you
The consequences of one's actions will catch up to them eventually


We all making out Like we own this whole world
We act as if the world belongs to us and we are entitled to its resources


While the leaders of nations They're acting like big girls
World leaders are neglecting their duties and acting immaturely


With no thoughts for their God Who provides us with all
Leaders forget that everything they have comes from God


But when death comes to claim them Who will stand, And who will fall?
When leaders face death, they will be judged for how they used their power


We all move around, With objectives in mind, To become rich or famous, With our reputations signed
We all strive to achieve wealth and fame, and to be recognized for our accomplishments


But the few that can reach, To this coveted slot, Don't escape old age creeping, Through their bodies, Like a rot
Even those who achieve success cannot escape the aging process and the eventual decay of their bodies




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., THE BICYCLE MUSIC COMPANY
Written by: GEORGE HARRISON

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