A Love Song
Kenny Loggins Lyrics


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There's a wren in a willow wood
Flies so high and sings so good
And he brings to you what he sings to you
And the love in his lullaby
Seem to tell me if I try, I could fly for you
Lover I wanna try for you 'cause

I wanna sing you a love song
I wanna rock you in my arms all night long
I wanna get to know you
I wanna show you the peaceful feelin' of my home

Summer thunder on moon-bright days
Northern lights and skies ablaze I bring to you
If you let me sing to you
Silver wings in a fiery sky
Show the trail of my love and I sing to you
Love is what I bring to you
I wanna sing to you, oh

I wanna sing you a love song
I wanna rock you in my arms all night long
I wanna get to know you
I wanna show you the peaceful feelin' of my home

I wanna sing you a love song
I wanna rock you in my arms all night long





I wanna get to know you
I wanna show you the peaceful feelin' of my home

Overall Meaning

The song "A Love Song" by Kenny Loggins is a beautiful ode to the power of love. The opening lines of the song describe a wren in a willow wood that flies so high and sings so good that it brings the love in its lullaby to the singer. The singer then expresses his desire to fly and try for his lover by singing her a love song. He wants to hold her all night long and show her the peaceful feeling of his home.


The song then includes imagery of summer thunder on moon-bright days, northern lights, and silver wings in a fiery sky, which the singer claims to bring to his lover if she lets him sing to her. The chorus repeats the sentiment of wanting to sing a love song, rock his lover in his arms, get to know her, and show her the peaceful feeling of his home.


The lyrics of the song express a yearning for closeness, intimacy, and comfort with someone special. It celebrates the beauty and power of love and the desire to express that love through song. The melody and the lyrics work together to create a soothing and calming feel, making it a perfect song to slow dance to with someone you love.


Line by Line Meaning

There's a wren in a willow wood
In nature, there is a small bird called a wren, which commonly resides in a willow tree. This bird flies with great ease and sings melodiously.


Flies so high and sings so good
The wren is capable of flying at great heights and sings beautifully as well.


And he brings to you what he sings to you
The wren shares its song with whoever is listening and the message of the song is for everyone.


And the love in his lullaby
The wren's song is a lullaby, a soothing melody that conveys love through its lyrics.


Seem to tell me if I try, I could fly for you
The song of the wren inspires Kenny to fly higher and strive to do better for his loved one.


Lover I wanna try for you 'cause
I am willing to try anything for my lover because I care deeply for them.


Summer thunder on moon-bright days
In the summertime, when the moon is shining brightly, thunderstorms can happen which bring a lot of excitement and awe to one's life.


Northern lights and skies ablaze I bring to you
The Northern lights' natural beauty, which is nothing less than the skies set ablaze, is something that I want to share with you as my gift.


If you let me sing to you
If you allow me to express my feelings and share my love, I will sing to you with all my heart.


Silver wings in a fiery sky
The image of silver wings flying in the midst of a fiery sky is a metaphor for my undying love and commitment to you.


Show the trail of my love and I sing to you
The trail of love that I leave behind, by always being there for you, is something that I want to share with you through my song.


Love is what I bring to you
My song and my love are the things that I bring to you, and they will always be with you as long as I live.


I wanna sing to you, oh
All I want to do is sing my love to you and hope that it makes you happy and contented.


I wanna rock you in my arms all night long
I want to hold you close and never let you go, to make you feel safe, comfortable, and loved for eternity.


I wanna get to know you
I want to know everything about you, all your faults, dreams, wishes, and desires, and share mine with you too because that's how couples bond and grow.


I wanna show you the peaceful feelin' of my home
I want to take you to my humble abode, to make you feel comfortable and introduce you to the peaceful ambiance of my home, where love and tranquility reside.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KENNETH CLARK LOGGINS, DONA LYN GEORGE WAILS

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