Sometimes Less Is More
Justin Hayward / Moody Blues Lyrics


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This time I'm not gonna go so crazy
I'm not gonna let it faze me
I'm building my resistance
Bound to keep my distance

Slowly, determined to take it slowly
Refusing to let it throw me
Feeling every feeling
Staring at the ceiling

And if it's real, a heart will know
All the time
And come the spring, it will grow
Or die upon the vine
But if it's love, love will come
Knocking at my door
I do believe it now
Sometimes less is more

This time I'm not going to stoke the fire
I'm not going to walk the wire
Oh heart you've learned your lesson
Love is not obsession

Easy, I swear that I'll take it easy
And passion you won't deceive me
I'll hear the music playing
Hear the songbird saying

That if it's real, a heart will know
All the time
And come the spring, it will grow
Or die upon the vine
And when it's love, love will come
Knocking at my door
I do believe it now
Sometimes less is more

And if it's real, I will know
Know this time
And come the spring, it will grow
Or die upon the vine
And if it's love, love will come
Knocking at my door




I do believe it now
Sometimes less is more

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Justin Hayward's song Sometimes Less Is More reveal the message of learning from past mistakes and taking things one step at a time. The singer expresses his determination to stay grounded and not let his emotions take over. The decision to take things slowly and not rush into anything is emphasized throughout the song. The singer recognizes that true love will come knocking at his door and he is willing to wait for it.


The lyrics show a sense of maturity and self-awareness. The singer has learned from past relationships and is determined not to repeat the same mistakes. He is determined to let go of his obsession with love and take a more laid-back approach. The song is a gentle reminder that sometimes, less is more.


Line by Line Meaning

This time I'm not gonna go so crazy
I'm not going to let my emotions control me this time.


I'm not gonna let it faze me
I won't let it bother me or make me feel anxious.


I'm building my resistance
I'm becoming stronger and resilient.


Bound to keep my distance
I'm determined to keep a safe emotional distance.


Slowly, determined to take it slowly
I'll take things gradually and remain firm to that plan.


Refusing to let it throw me
I'll try my best to not let it affect me.


Feeling every feeling
I'll remain true to myself by acknowledging every emotion I feel.


Staring at the ceiling
I'll contemplate and try to understand my thoughts and feelings.


And if it's real, a heart will know
True love shows itself in the heart.


All the time
It's ever-present - not situational.


And come the spring, it will grow
Love will thrive and flourish.


Or die upon the vine
Or it may wither and fade away.


But if it's love, love will come
The purest form of love will make its way to my door.


Knocking at my door
It will present itself without any effort on my part.


I do believe it now
I'm starting to believe in the power of love.


Sometimes less is more
Less intensity can lead to more meaningful and long-lasting love.




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Comments from YouTube:

richard tofts

The View from the Hill is a brilliant album from start to finish. Nobody has an ear for melody like Justin.

Contrimundi

No body I mean No body can write a love song like Justin.

sylvia

An absolutely beautiful song from a most kind and beautiful man!

donna sodero Nielsen

truly my favorite song on the View from the Hill co written by Justin with Dennis Lambert...it is a perfect song and the vocal flawlessly beautiful...

Matt Dwyer

Beautiful

Barbara Richards

One of favourite Justin Hayward songs, beautiful, thanks for this

Dora Dedham

Really good audio quality. thanks for uploading!

rolf thoryk

It's so refreshing to enjoy fabulous, heart felt music from such a wonderful, and very talented man. He's my pick for the most prolific musician in all of my 70 years. Since around 1968 I've been touched mightily by his compositions. I think The Actor was the first one that really impressed me. Still gives me chills. It took me a little while for The View from the Hill to resonate with me, but now I never seem to get tired of it. Wonderful stuff from a great creative artist.

Matt Dwyer

A monumental, meaningful masterpiece!!!!

Walter Husi

This song brokes my heart, absolutely beautiful!

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