We Need Love
Hard‐Fi Lyrics
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Not hate and fear, blood and tears, what we need now is love
Walking down my street tonight, West London style
There's something in the air tonight, I haven't felt for a while
I see the fear, I see the fear in your eyes
When they keep you afraid you believe all their lies
Not suspicion, division, what we need now is love
In Washington, New York City, what we need now is love
Not hate and fear, blood and tears, what we need now is love
Walking down my street today, West London style
There's something going on today, everyone's acting wild
I see the fear, I see the fear in your eyes
When they keep you afraid you believe all their lies
In Liverpool, in Glasgow, what we need now is love
Not suspicion, division, what we need now is love
In Washington, New York City, what we need now is love
Not hate and fear, blood and tears, what we need now is love
What we need now is love
What we need now is love
When the sun goes down, on the mill towns, what we need now is love
Not suspicion, division, what we need now is love
In Washington, New York City, what we need now is love
San Salvador, me amor, what we need now is love
What we need now is love
What we need now is love
What we need now is love
What we need now is love
The lyrics of Hard-Fi's song We Need Love speak about the need for love and unity amidst a world filled with hate, fear, suspicion, and division. Through mentioning various cities around the world, the song highlights how pervasive the need for love and unity is in different places. The lyrics convey the idea that when people are kept in a state of fear, they are more likely to succumb to divisive rhetoric and turn on one another, leading to a cycle of violence and hate. Thus, the song calls for people to reject this fear and instead embrace love as a way to build a better world.
In the first verse, the lyrics state that what is needed now is love and not hate and fear, blood and tears. The singer then highlights how fear is used as a tool of control to make people believe lies. In the second verse, the lyrics suggest that something is happening in the West London streets that is causing people to act wildly. The fear in people's eyes is once again mentioned, reinforcing the idea that fear is a powerful tool of control. The chorus reiterates that what is needed now is love, not suspicion and division to combat the fear that divides people. The song's ultimate message is that when people come together and embrace love, they can overcome the fear that divides them.
Line by Line Meaning
In Birmingham, in London, what we need now is love
Love is what we need in cities like Birmingham and London.
Not hate and fear, blood and tears, what we need now is love
It's important to replace hate and fear with love and positivity.
Walking down my street tonight, West London style
The singer is walking through West London at night.
There's something in the air tonight, I haven't felt for a while
There's a feeling of excitement or anticipation in the air that the singer hasn't felt in a while.
I see the fear, I see the fear in your eyes
The singer sees fear in someone's eyes.
When they keep you afraid you believe all their lies
When someone is constantly scared, they are more likely to believe false information.
In the county towns, in football grounds, what we need now is love
Love is needed in the smaller towns as well as on the football field.
Not suspicion, division, what we need now is love
Instead of being suspicious or divided, we need to come together and show love.
In Washington, New York City, what we need now is love
Even major cities like Washington and New York City need love.
Walking down my street today, West London style
The singer is walking through West London during the day.
There's something going on today, everyone's acting wild
There's a sense of chaos or excitement happening on this day in West London.
In Liverpool, in Glasgow, what we need now is love
Love is necessary in cities like Liverpool and Glasgow too.
What we need now is love
The main message of the song is that love is what we need.
When the sun goes down, on the mill towns, what we need now is love
Even in smaller mill towns, love is necessary as the sun sets.
San Salvador, me amor, what we need now is love
The singer emphasizes the universality of love and how its needed everywhere - even in San Salvador.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RICHARD ARCHER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@marcelogalati8936
In Birmingham, in London, what we need now is love
Not hate and fear, blood and tears, what we need now is love
Walking down my street tonight, West London style
There's something in the air tonight, I haven't felt for a while
I see the fear, I see the fear in your eyes
When they keep you afraid you believe all their lies
In the county towns, in football grounds, what we need now is love
Not suspicion, division, what we need now is love
In Washington, New York City, what we need now is love
Not hate and fear, blood and tears, what we need now is love
Walking down my street today, West London style
There's something going on today, everyone's acting wild
I see the fear, I see the fear in your eyes
When they keep you afraid you believe all their lies
In…
@markvianen2282
Each an every song from this guy is a masterpiece!
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Just love this Band!!!!!! and in love with lead singer !!!!
@qpwo6
Good to see so much love in the comments. <3
@marcelogalati8936
In Birmingham, in London, what we need now is love
Not hate and fear, blood and tears, what we need now is love
Walking down my street tonight, West London style
There's something in the air tonight, I haven't felt for a while
I see the fear, I see the fear in your eyes
When they keep you afraid you believe all their lies
In the county towns, in football grounds, what we need now is love
Not suspicion, division, what we need now is love
In Washington, New York City, what we need now is love
Not hate and fear, blood and tears, what we need now is love
Walking down my street today, West London style
There's something going on today, everyone's acting wild
I see the fear, I see the fear in your eyes
When they keep you afraid you believe all their lies
In…
@gerryduff
i love them.
@kevsul47
..west London style..
@Mr.Shows97
Richard Archer. The man with the unique voice.
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@virtuoushappydays steal it!!!
@zimdelinvasor
Should have been a singleee.