A Thing Called Love
Johnny Cash Lyrics
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He weighed two hundred and thirty-five pounds,
But I saw that giant of a man brought down to his knees by love.
He was the kind of a man that would gamble on luck,
Look you in the eye and never back up,
But I saw him crying like a little whipped pup because of love.
You can't see it with your eyes,
Hold it in your hand.
Strong enough to move the heart of any man,
This thing called love.
It can lift you up,
Never let you down,
Take your world and turn it all around,
Ever since time, nothing's ever been found,
That's stronger than love.
Most men are like me, they struggle in doubt,
They trouble their minds day in and day out,
Too busy with living to worry about a little word like love.
But when I see a mother's tenderness,
As she holds her young close to her breast,
Then I thank god that the world's been blessed with a thing called love.
You can't see it with your eyes,
Hold it in your hand.
But like the wind, it covers our land,
Strong enough to move the heart of any man,
This thing called love.
It can lift you up,
Never let you down,
Take your world and turn it all around,
Ever since time, nothing's ever been found,
That's stronger than love.
Ever since time, nothing's ever been found,
That's stronger than love.
Johnny Cash's song "A Thing Called Love" is a powerful tribute to the power of love. The song is a reflection on the nature of love and how it can bring even the strongest of men to their knees. The first verse describes a giant of a man brought down by love, crying like a little pup. The lyrics acknowledge that love is invisible and intangible, but it has an immense strength that can move the heart of any man. The second verse contrasts the worries and troubles of everyday life with the tenderness of a mother holding her child, reminding us that the world is blessed with this thing called love.
The chorus of the song highlights the amazing power of love- it can lift you up, turn your world around and never let you down. Love is something that has been present since the beginning of time and nothing has ever been found to be stronger than it. The song thus tries to convey the message that love is enduring, uplifting, and transformative. It is a universal feeling that is capable of overcoming all obstacles.
Line by Line Meaning
Six foot six he stood on the ground,
Describing a tall and strong person.
He weighed two hundred and thirty-five pounds,
Describing the person's physical build and size.
But I saw that giant of a man brought down to his knees by love.
Love can make even the strongest people vulnerable.
He was the kind of a man that would gamble on luck,
Describing a risk-taking personality.
Look you in the eye and never back up,
Describing a strong-willed and confident character.
But I saw him crying like a little whipped pup because of love.
Love can make people emotional and vulnerable.
You can't see it with your eyes,
Love is not a physical object that can be seen.
Hold it in your hand.
Love is not a tangible object that can be held.
But like the wind, it covers our land,
Love is everywhere and affects everything.
Strong enough to move the heart of any man,
Love has the power to affect even the strongest people.
This thing called love.
Referring to the intangible concept of love.
It can lift you up,
Love can make you feel happy and inspired.
Never let you down,
Love is reliable and consistent.
Take your world and turn it all around,
Love can change your perception and outlook on life.
Ever since time, nothing's ever been found,
Love is a timeless concept.
That's stronger than love.
Love is one of the most powerful emotions and concepts in the world.
Most men are like me, they struggle in doubt,
Describing common feelings of uncertainty and doubt towards love.
They trouble their minds day in and day out,
Love can occupy someone's thoughts constantly.
Too busy with living to worry about a little word like love.
Sometimes people are too preoccupied with their daily lives to focus on love.
But when I see a mother's tenderness,
Appreciating the affection and care of a mother.
As she holds her young close to her breast,
Describing the close bond between a mother and child.
Then I thank god that the world's been blessed with a thing called love.
Grateful for the existence of love in the world.
Ever since time, nothing's ever been found,
Reiterating that love is a timeless concept.
That's stronger than love.
Love is one of the most powerful emotions and concepts in the world.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Spirit Music Group
Written by: Jerry Reed Hubbard
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Bianca Teixeira
Six foot six he stood on the ground,
He weighed two hundred and thirty-five pounds,
But I saw that giant of a man brought down to his knees by love.
He was the kind of a man that would gamble on luck,
Look you in the eye and never back up,
But I saw him crying like a little whipped pup because of love.
You can't see it with your eyes,
Hold it in your hand.
But like the wind, it covers our land,
Strong enough to move the heart of any man,
This thing called love.
It can lift you up,
Never let you down,
Take your world and turn it all around,
Ever since time, nothing's ever been found,
That's stronger than love.
Most men are like me, they struggle in doubt,
They trouble their minds day in and day out,
Too busy with living to worry about a little word like love.
But when I see a mother's tenderness,
As she holds her young close to her breast,
Then I thank god that the world's been blessed with a thing called love.
You can't see it with your eyes,
Hold it in your hand.
But like the wind, it covers our land,
Strong enough to move the heart of any man,
This thing called love.
It can lift you up,
Never let you down,
Take your world and turn it all around,
Ever since time, nothing's ever been found,
That's stronger than love.
Ever since time, nothing's ever been found,
That's stronger than love.
zeynep b
This played in my Mum’s Funeral when I was 10 and now I am 16 and still listening to it! This song is deep in my heart forever!
R W
God bless you.
geoff Ck
You’re probably lying just to get likes
Lorne
Is the glass always empty?@geoff Ck
C L
@GeoffCK what kind of person are you????
Mediocre Ape
It's got beautiful lyrics not to mention how well it's sung.
jErOMe M. EvArDoMe 10_Kr
what is very unique in johnny cash's musics is that he sounds like he's only talking with a tune and rhythm in his voice that's why he is very great to listen to.
April Glasser
Absolutely agree. He was a marvel of music
Derek Adams
My wife and I listened to this on our honeymoon 50 years ago repeating it endlessly. A perfect song.
C Reg
Beautiful lyrics, Beautiful voice and the music and Bob Wooten picking those strings. Thanks to Jerry Reed and Johnny Cash for this heavenly music.