Only Love
Jordan Smith Lyrics


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How much more are we gonna take
How many nights do we have to lie awake
How many tears are we gonna cry
We can wish until the well runs dry

But what happens when the sky above
Runs out of every single shooting star
And what if every good intention's only meant
To go so far

Only love, only love can save us now
Keep the world from burning down, down, down
To the ground, ground, ground
Only love, can look inside a human heart
And see us for who we are
And who we are would be enough

If only there was only love
Only love
Only love
Only love

How many lessons have we really learned
How many bridges could we cross instead of burned
Why do we find it hard to forgive
We're so blinded that it's easy to forget

Only love, only love can save us now
Keep the world from burning down, down, down
To the ground, ground, ground
Only love, can look inside a human heart
And see us for who we are
And who we are would be enough

If only there was only love
Only love
Only love
Only love
Only love
Only love
Only love

So what happens when the sky above
Runs out of every single shooting star
And what if every good intention's only meant
To go so far

Only love, only love can save us now
Keep the world from burning down, down, down
To the ground, ground, ground
Only love, can look inside a human heart
And see us for who we are




And who we are would be enough
If only there was only love

Overall Meaning

The song "Only Love" by Jordan Smith is a powerful call to humanity to embrace love as the solution to the world's problems. The lyrics question the current state of the world, asking how much more we can take before we start embracing love. They ask how many tears need to be shed, how many lessons need to be learned, and how many good intentions need to be followed before we can start realizing that love is what the world needs. The chorus emphasizes the power of love to save the world from destruction and to look inside the human heart to see who we truly are. The song's final verse repeats the same questions, asking what will happen if we continue to ignore love and reminding us that only love can save us.


The song's message is simple but powerful. Smith reminds us that despite all our differences and problems, we are all human, and we all have the capacity to love. He calls for a collective effort to embrace this love, to cross bridges instead of burning them and to forgive each other. The music video for the song features a diverse group of people, highlighting the universality of love.


Line by Line Meaning

How much more are we gonna take
How much longer can humanity withstand the effects of hate and destruction?


How many nights do we have to lie awake
How many sleepless nights will we endure as the world remains in turmoil?


How many tears are we gonna cry
How many more tears will be shed because of senseless violence and tragedy?


We can wish until the well runs dry
We can hope and pray for a better world, but it may not come without action.


But what happens when the sky above
What will occur when we have no more hope?


Runs out of every single shooting star
When even the celestial bodies that inspire us have lost their light.


And what if every good intention's only meant
What if our efforts to create change fall short?


To go so far
Despite our immense desire for progress, our success is limited.


Only love, only love can save us now
The only thing that can preserve our future is to act with love and compassion;


Keep the world from burning down, down, down
To prevent the destruction of our planet and our civilization.


To the ground, ground, ground
To keep everything we hold dear from being destroyed.


Only love, can look inside a human heart
Love is the only thing that can truly understand and connect us all.


And see us for who we are
Love has the power to see beyond the superficial differences that divide us, and recognize our common humanity.


And who we are would be enough
We are all valuable and worthy of love and respect, regardless of our race, religion, or background.


If only there was only love
If only love was the only force that governed the world.


How many lessons have we really learned
Despite our history of conflict and war, have we truly learned anything from the past?


How many bridges could we cross instead of burned
How many more friendships could we build rather than destroy?


Why do we find it hard to forgive
Why does it seem so hard for us to let go of grudges and animosity?


We're so blinded that it's easy to forget
We let our anger and hate obscure our vision and lead us astray from what truly matters.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Eric Blair Daly, Jordan Smith, Sam Mackenzie Ellis

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@TEE-ej6fy

Lyric:
How much more are we gonna take?
How many nights do we have to lie awake?
How many tears are we gonna cry?
We can wish until the well runs dry
But what happens when the sky above
Runs out of every single shooting star?
And what if every good intention's only meant
To go so far?
Only love, only love can save us now
Keep the world from burning down, down, down
To the ground, ground, ground
Only love can look inside a human heart
And see us for who we are
And who we are would be enough
If only there was only love
Only love, only love
Only love
How many lessons have we really learned?
How many bridges could we cross instead of burn?
Why do we find it hard to forgive?
We're so blinded that it's easy to forget
Only love, only love can save us now
Keep the world from burning down, down, down
To the ground, ground, ground
Only love can look inside a human heart
And see us for who we are
And who we are would be enough
If only there was only love
Only love, only love
Only love, only love
Only love, only love
So what happens when the sky above
Runs out of every single shooting star
And what if every good intention's only meant
To go so far
Only love, only love can save us now
Keep the world from burning down, down, down
To the ground, ground, ground
Only love can look inside a human heart
And see us for who we are
And who we are would be enough
If only there was only love



@vebuyimedeo4787

"Only Love"

How much more are we gonna take
How many nights do we have to lie awake
How many tears are we gonna cry
We can wish until the well runs dry

But what happens when the sky above
Runs out of every single shooting star
And what if every good intention's only meant
To go so far

Only love, only love can save us now
Keep the world from burning down, down, down
To the ground, ground, ground
Only love, can look inside a human heart
And see us for who we are
And who we are would be enough

If only there was only love
Only love
Only love
Only love

How many lessons have we really learned
How many bridges could we cross instead of burned
Why do we find it hard to forgive
We're so blinded that it's easy to forget

Only love, only love can save us now
Keep the world from burning down, down, down
To the ground, ground, ground
Only love, can look inside a human heart
And see us for who we are
And who we are would be enough

If only there was only love
Only love
Only love
Only love
Only love
Only love
Only love
Only love

So what happens when the sky above
Runs out of every single shooting star
And what if every good intention's only meant
To go so far

Only love, only love can save us now
Keep the world from burning down, down, down
To the ground, ground, ground
Only love, can look inside a human heart
And see us for who we are
And who we are would be enough
If only there was only love



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@Promise21111

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@ThePowerOfHillsongMusic

I was homeless, got into drugs, went into prisons, then i got to know Jesus, He changed my life.. Now i have a home, a wife, a lovely daughter and a new identity... A child of God.. Hallelujah

@lisapeddicord8973

This is my favorite holiday song. And when Jordan Smith sings it, it is divine. Joyful!

@rikkitubbs7439

His voice gives me chill bumps every time. Amazing talent!!!!

@igormorais6775

Sou brasileiro mais acho a letra dessa música muito bonita. Jordan Smith um dos melhores cantores internacionais.

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