People
Karen Mason Lyrics
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People who need people,
Are the luckiest people in the world
We're children, needing other children
And yet letting a grown-up pride
Hide all the need inside
Acting more like children than children
Lovers are very special people
With one person one very special person
A feeling deep in your soul
Says you were half now you're whole
No more hunger and thirst
But first be a person who needs people.
People who need people
Are the luckiest people in the world
With one person one very special person
No more hunger and thirst
But first be a person who needs people
People who need people
Are the luckiest people in the world …
Karen Mason's song People is a moving and heartfelt tribute to human connections and the power of love. The lyrics speak to the idea that true happiness and fulfillment come from being connected to others, and that we all need each other to thrive. The song opens with the line "People, people who need people, are the luckiest people in the world." This showcases the central message of the song, which is that those who have strong and meaningful relationships with others are truly fortunate.
The lyrics go on to describe how we are all children at heart, even as adults, and we need the love and support of others to help us navigate life's challenges. Karen Mason sings, "We're children, needing other children, and yet letting a grown-up pride hide all the need inside/Acting more like children than children." This line is particularly poignant, as it highlights the way in which adult "pride" can sometimes lead us to reject the help and affection of others, even when we need it the most.
The song also speaks about the special nature of romantic relationships, with the line "Lovers are very special people, they're the luckiest people in the world." The lyrics go on to describe how finding that one special person can make you feel complete and fulfilled, with the line "With one person, one very special person, a feeling deep in your soul says you were half, now you're whole." Overall, the song is a beautiful and uplifting tribute to the importance of human connection, and a reminder that we all need each other to thrive.
Line by Line Meaning
People,
The human race
People who need people,
Humans who require emotional connection with others
Are the luckiest people in the world
Being in need of emotional connection with others is fortunate, as it is a natural human experience
We're children, needing other children
We act like children where we require support and care from similar individuals
And yet letting a grown-up pride
Despite being adults, we struggle to ask for help from others
Hide all the need inside
We conceal our emotions and act tough even when we need support
Acting more like children than children
We deny our need for others despite the fact that it is a natural human emotion
Lovers are very special people
Intimate partners are highly unique individuals
They're the luckiest people in the world
Having an intimate partner is great fortune and happiness in life
With one person one very special person
Having a special connection with one individual who we cherish
A feeling deep in your soul
An intense emotional connection with your partner that transcends romantic love
Says you were half now you're whole
Your partner completes you, making you feel like a better person
No more hunger and thirst
Being with a special person satisfies emotional and physical needs
But first be a person who needs people.
Prioritizing emotional connections is important to receive and give support
People who need people
Humans who require emotional connection with others
Are the luckiest people in the world
Being in need of emotional connection with others is fortunate, as it is a natural human experience
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Carmine Appice, Mark Stein, Tim Bogert, Vincent Martell
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