Up Where We Belong
Joe Cocker/Jennifer Warnes Lyrics
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In a world few hearts survive
All I know is the way I feel
When it's real, I keep it alive
The road is long
There are mountains in our way
But we climb a step every day
Love lift us up where we belong
Where the eagles cry
On a mountain high
Love lift us up where we belong
Far from the world below
Up where the clear winds blow
Some hang on to used to be
Live their lives looking behind
All we have is here and now
All our lives, out there to find
The road is long
There are mountains in our way
But we climb a step every day
Love lift us up where we belong
Where the eagles cry
On a mountain high
Love lift us up where we belong
Far from the world we know
Where the clear winds blow
Time goes by
No time to cry
Life's you and I
Alive today
Love lift us up where we belong
Where the eagles cry
On a mountain high
Love lift us up where we belong
Far from the world we know
Where the clear winds blow
Love lift us up where we belong
Where the eagles cry
On a mountain high
Love lift us up where we belong
The song Up Where We Belong by Joe Cocker and Jennifer Warnes is a love ballad that talks about how love can lift us up from the difficulties and uncertainties of life. The first verse sets the mood of uncertainty by asking who knows what tomorrow brings in a world where only a few hearts survive. However, the singer knows that when love is real, they keep it alive. The second verse talks about how some people cling to the past, while the singer emphasizes that all they have is the present to find out what life has in store for them.
The chorus is the heart of the lyrics, where the idea of how love can lift us up is introduced. The road of life is long and there are mountains in our way, but we climb a step every day, making progress with the help of love. The image of eagles crying on a mountain high is a metaphor for freedom and the release from the burdens of the world below. The clear winds represent new beginnings and a fresh start. The song ends with hope and the affirmation that life is for living and we need to embrace today and let love lift us up where we belong.
Line by Line Meaning
Who knows what tomorrow brings
It's uncertain what the future holds
In a world few hearts survive
The world is tough and broken-hearted people are plenty.
All I know is the way I feel
I am aware of my emotions
When it's real, I keep it alive
As long as it's genuine, I nourish it
The road is long
The journey is bound to take time.
There are mountains in our way
We'll encounter obstacles along the way
But we climb a step every day
We keep making progress every day
Love lift us up where we belong
Love elevates us to where we're meant to be.
Where the eagles cry
A place that's high and free.
On a mountain high
A location that's elevated
Far from the world below
We're in a place that's above the mundane
Up where the clear winds blow
Where the refreshing winds prevail
Some hang on to used to be
Some folks cling to the past
Live their lives looking behind
And are constantly looking back.
All we have is here and now
We can only rely on the present.
All our lives, out there to find
The rest of our lives are out there waiting for us to discover.
Time goes by
Time passes quickly
No time to cry
There's no point in dwelling on failures
Life's you and I
Life belongs to you and me
Alive today
We're alive right now
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jack Nitzsche, Buffy Saint-Marie, Will Jennings
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@maureenduzs7279
I used this song in the slideshow presentation for the celebration of life for my husband of 41 years. He loved this movie and the acting of Gere and Winger. I hope he is smiling up in heaven.
@suzannethompson4481
My late husband passed away 7 years ago. I still miss him very much. He was a officer and a perfect gentleman 😢
@rockyv1balboa776
🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻✌🏻
@cindye7916
My husband served in the Navy and the separations, war, injuries and just getting older, was hard but part of our lives. It's the love that lifted us up where we belong that has kept us in good stead. This beautiful song captures our relationship so well. 34 years though trials, tribulations, separations, but nothing keeps us truly apart. I love you, Jimmy. Always and Forever, your "Beautyfull" xo
@voyagerlast
what a lucky man you have.
ps.
find me a woman
like you.
😉
@MrAdambeltran
Poetry
@makadutaarzola9453
What a beautiful part of
your lives you shared. Thank you to your husband and his service and thank you for standing with your husband. That is so remarkable in the times of hardship. You both are amazing. Blessings 🙏💛
@bfischer2473
God bless him and you usa usa usa!!!!!
@tiagofrancisco1578
👏👏
@user-te8nz1lm3w
My husband's choice for his farewell song at his funeral - I honoured his wish & love listening to this song when I'm feeling lost and missing him💔