We Were Born To Be Loved
King's X Lyrics


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i could shout from a rooftop how i really feel
do you really want to know
do you really care
i could silently scream so you never hear
somebody said you must rise above it all
cause we were born to be loved
somebody said read the writing on the wall
we were born to be loved
how the meaning changes when the screaming hits your ears
do you hear and do you really care
can you count the reasons why we have so many fears
as big heart lonely eyes
a child plays with toys to soon to realize
to stop playin take it all inside
all he wanted was love
he remembers how that nobody cared
he was alone with everybody there
took a chance and got outta there
all he wanted was love
the mouth of the fool was a whip on his back
hes got the scars to prove it
a broken heart
a matter of fact
but he knows how to use it
happy endings are not just for tv
broken hearts
dont lose one piece of the puzzle




and the beatles said all you need is love
i could point the finger but theres too much inside here

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of King's X's song We Were Born To Be Loved are deeply introspective and speak to the human desire for love, connection, and understanding. The song starts with the singer expressing a desire to vocalize his feelings, but questioning if anyone really cares to hear or to know. The lyrics then take a turn and discuss some of the reasons why love can be difficult to attain, specifically mentioning fear and feelings of loneliness. The chorus speaks to a message of hope and encouragement, that we were all born to be loved and to rise above the negativity in our lives.


The second verse gives us a glimpse into a difficult childhood experience, with a child who was neglected and probably suffered abuse. The lyrics suggest that he was all alone, surrounded by people who didn't care, and the solution was to leave everything behind and find love elsewhere. The lyrics then reflect on the impact that negative experiences can have on a person, with the image of scars on the back symbolizing emotional and psychological trauma. The singer acknowledges the pain that comes from a broken heart, but encourages the listener to hold onto all the pieces because they are part of the puzzle that make us who we are.


Overall, the song seems to suggest that while the road to love and self-acceptance may be difficult, it is still worth pursuing. The message is one of hope and resilience. It encourages us to keep moving forward, to find the positive even in the midst of negativity, and to take comfort in the knowledge that we were all born to be loved.


Line by Line Meaning

i could shout from a rooftop how i really feel
I could make it known to the world what I truly feel.


do you really want to know
Do you actually want to know what's inside of me?


do you really care
Are you genuinely concerned about me?


i could silently scream so you never hear
I could internally struggle with my feelings and you would never know.


somebody said you must rise above it all
Someone once said that we must be bigger than our problems.


cause we were born to be loved
We were brought into this world to receive and give love to others.


somebody said read the writing on the wall
Someone once said to pay attention to the obvious signs around us.


we were born to be loved
Our purpose in life is to give and receive love.


how the meaning changes when the screaming hits your ears
The significance of a message can change when it is presented in a loud, aggressive manner.


do you hear and do you really care
Are you listening to what I'm saying and do you genuinely care about me?


can you count the reasons why we have so many fears
Can you identify why we have so many things in life that scare us?


as big heart lonely eyes
Someone with a large capacity for love, but also feels isolated and alone.


a child plays with toys to soon to realize
Children play with toys without understanding the harsh realities of life.


to stop playin take it all inside
To face reality and no longer ignore the problems of the world.


all he wanted was love
The only thing that person desired was to be loved.


he remembers how that nobody cared
He recalls how no one paid attention to him and how insignificant he felt.


he was alone with everybody there
Even though he was surrounded by people, he still felt alone and disconnected.


took a chance and got outta there
He took a risk and removed himself from the environment he was in.


the mouth of the fool was a whip on his back
The words of fools can sting and hurt someone deeply.


hes got the scars to prove it
He has physical or emotional scars that serve as evidence of the pain he has endured.


a broken heart
He has experienced heartbreak, which can be a painful and traumatic experience.


a matter of fact
The reality is that he has been hurt.


but he knows how to use it
Despite the pain he has experienced, he has learned to channel it in a positive way.


happy endings are not just for tv
A positive outcome is possible in real life and not just in fictional stories.


broken hearts
Those who have been hurt can still have hope for the future.


dont lose one piece of the puzzle
Don't forget or neglect any aspect of what makes you whole as a person.


and the beatles said all you need is love
The Beatles famously wrote that love is the most important thing in life.


i could point the finger but theres too much inside here
I could place blame on others, but ultimately the underlying issues come from within.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DOUG T. PINNICK, JERRY WAYNE GASKILL, TY RYAN TABOR, WILLIAM S. TAYLOR

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Comments from YouTube:

frozencons

Surely it's against the law to have written such an amazing chorus. Damn, I wish I'd gotten into these guys sooner in life.

Doug Zuknick

I've seen them live 12 times and they were great every time.l

Jonathan Kohns

Grooves this deep should only be handled by professionals

Олег Горбунов

i think this band is so shamefully underrated. it doesn't get what it really deserves - a broader recognition!

Kimberly J. Sullivan

Still kick-ass after all these years!

Felken

That bass drum is so perfectly mixed. It has the perfect amount of oomph. And that outro? Oh man... perfect...

Eric Vinson

They used to do this song live. During the outro, they wouldn’t look at each other but were able to keep perfect time. Criminally underrated.

1eye2

I remember when I bought this CD in early 90s for 5 bucks, and loved it ...played it over and over

Roy Douglas

God really blessed us with this band !!! Such incredible talent !!

TubeRJF

I think I figured out why the name of the band is King's X:
1 - They are the undisputed Kings of Rock (I mean seriously, they rule!)
2 - X represents the unknown. It is unknown why they are not household names and in the Rock Hall of Fame

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