She Has To Be Loved
Jenny Morris Lyrics


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Once, once in a while
You're gonna find her
Waiting for some recognition
It's her transiton to recognition

She has to be loved
She want to be needed
Don't want to be hated
Just loves to be wanted

See the beauty in her eyes
She love to be looked at
See her come alive
See her come alive
Now she's the perfect person
Radiates the perfect presence
In her own eyes
She want to be needed
Don't want to be hated
Just love to be wanted

(Chorus)
She got to be loved
She got to be loved
Got to be loved
She got to be loved
She got to be loved
Got to be loved





Once, once in a while
You're gonna find her

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Jenny Morris's song She Has to Be Loved speak to the universal human desire for love and acceptance. The song begins by acknowledging the rarity of finding someone who is waiting for recognition, waiting for someone to see the beauty in them. The lyrics suggest that recognition and validation are necessary steps in the transition to self-acceptance and self-love.


The chorus repeats the phrase "She has to be loved" multiple times, emphasizing the importance of love in the subject's life. The lyrics express the subject's desire to be needed and wanted, while also acknowledging the fear of being hated. The repetition of this phrase and the emphasis on the subject's desire for love and acceptance create an empathetic tone that encourages listeners to see themselves in the lyrics.


The second half of the song suggests that the subject has reached a point of self-acceptance and now exudes a "perfect presence." The lyrics suggest that the subject's newfound self-love has empowered them to radiate confidence and beauty. The chorus repeats the phrase "She got to be loved" multiple times, emphasizing the importance of self-love and self-acceptance in achieving personal happiness.


Overall, the lyrics of She Has to Be Loved speak to the universal human desire for recognition, love, and acceptance. By emphasizing the importance of self-love and acceptance, the lyrics encourage listeners to prioritize their own happiness and well-being.




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@Sparks1Plumbers0

Is it not amazing how a simple [yet great] song such as this can fill you with so much joy whilst transporting you back in time - flooding you mind with so many happy memories from your past.

This one took me right back to what I still consider my "happy place"... Brisbane November 1989. To the love of my life Fiona ❀ (Fi), in the Bowen Terrace backpackers.

Such great memories, reminding me of happy times and "what if's and maybe" had things turned out differently back then. πŸ€”

But for now, I've got this song on repeat, a tear in my eye and a smile on my face. Ah... memories - just like a tune. So hard to get out of your head.

So to Fi & and her best friend from Dunedin [Julie]... here's to happy times 🍻 Thank you πŸ’˜



All comments from YouTube:

@anacarpenter9254

2024 Still holds the taste. Jenny Morris you honey. 😊❀❀❀❀❀

@katharanthompson4893

Jenny Morris, You're a bloody Legend. You make us feel alive in this cruel world. I say to you Jenny....A huge Thank you. xo.

@aus80srockradio94

And thank you Andrew Farriss as songwriter and producer was a massive contributor to the sound and success of JM.

@daniellevaoga6632

I remember walking from school in November 1989, Sony walkman on and smilin n dancing all the way home - Jenny Morris - what a goddess!!!

@NatTheRat01

I had her on in my Walkman in Italy while skiing at around the same time. Brilliant voice, lyricist and song writer. Never forgotten.

@netlock4941

Love this

@Turin_Turumba

Lol the good old Sony Walkman I had 1 in highschool 96

@paulcarroll9172

The Sony Walkman was my saviour in the awkward teenage years.

@coolkidcrypto386

Woow, I was only in my 2 year of town then lol ✌😎

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@peterquinn7878

Still fresh! Thangew, Ms. Morris! 😺

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