A successful songwriter and singer, it was nearly impossible to turn on the radio in the late 70’s without hearing LeBlanc’s hit ballad, “Falling.” He was an integral part of the musical epicenter of Muscle Shoals music.
After Signing to Atlantic Records as part of the duo LeBlanc & Carr, success came quickly with the release of the romantic ballad “Falling.” which was named one of Billboard’s all time favorite Top 40 hits.
Moving on to a solo career with Capitol records, LeBlanc became disenchanted with the music scene but continued to write songs. In 1980, LeBlanc became a born-again Christian and began recording Christian-themed music.
Subsequently, LeBlanc’s name has appeared on dozens of beloved songs of the church, including the highly successful, “Above All” and “There Is None Like You.” His voice and his compositions are featured on dozens of classic worship recordings for Maranatha and Integrity.
LeBlanc continues to write pop and country songs, including hits like “Treat Her Right” for Sawyer Brown and “You First” with two time CMA Musician of the Year, Mac McAnally. He still travels nationally and internationally as a Christian artist and worship leader.
His release, “Love Like No Other” includes a newly-recorded version of “Falling,” as well as nine newly penned worship songs.
Everybody Needs Love
Lenny LeBlanc Lyrics
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see the bluebirds, they need love
see the babies, they need love
all God's children, oh need love
see your mother, she needs love
and my father, he needs love
that's true baby, and I need love too
see those rain drop, rivers they need love
and the mountains and the valleys, they need love
God forgive us, and send us more love from above
don't find good love every day, we ought to think
before we throw good love away
doesn't matter, what you are
a thief or a beggar or even a superstar
as long as you were made by God above
oh, I know, I know, you need love, we need love
baby, oh, I need love, I need your love,
(I'm standing here),
oh baby standing in the need of love,
I need love
I need it, I got to have it baby
oh can't you see that I'm standing in the need
I'm still here cause I need love
I'm still with you dear
cause I need your love
and I know, oh yes I know
though you feel you don't need loving,
you still need loving too, oh yes you do
it don't matter no, it doesn't matter what you are
a thief or a beggar or a superstar
as long as the Lord made you from above
I know, I know
you were made for love
(cause love is what you need
and understanding) oh, understanding
you were made for love,
sweet understanding
why can't we see we were made for love
you were made for love baby, sweet understanding,
why can't we see, we (you) were made for love
(why is it so hard for us today to see the real)
we were made from love,
you were made of love baby
you were made to love baby
what's the only thing
that's gonna get us together
(love's the only thing that's gonna make
this cold-blooded world alright)
what is this we're singing about
for the love of Jesus, let's do it
I need a whole lot of love, sugar
I need a whole lot of sweet love
it's a fact,
(who) even the slimy seal needs love
(who) all of the folks in jail need love
(who) even a mean old man needs love
The song Everybody Needs Love by Lenny LeBlanc talks about the importance of love for everything and everyone. The lyrics begin using nature as an example of things that need love, such as flowers, bluebirds, raindrops, rivers, mountains, and valleys. Then, the focus turns to people, from babies to parents, and the idea is reinforced that everyone, regardless of their status, needs love. The chorus affirms that the singer needs love and is standing in the need of it, but also reminds that it is not exclusive to the singer and that everybody needs it too.
The song conveys a message of unity and equality, encouraging people to love one another and understand that no one is exempt from needing it. It calls for a change in the way human relations are conducted, saying that love is the only thing that can make this world a better place. The song's statement is powerful and moving, its lyrics challenging people to recognize the importance of love and to incorporate it into their everyday lives.
Line by Line Meaning
See those flowers, they need love
Just like flowers need love to grow, every living thing on this earth needs love to survive
See the bluebirds, they need love
Birds who soar high in the sky need love too, because love is not just meant for humans alone
See the babies, they need love
Love is the basic requirement for any child to grow and thrive in this world
All God's children, oh need love
All of us are God's children, and we all need love from one another to make our lives complete
See your mother, she needs love
Mothers who bring forth new life need just as much love as they show towards their children
And my father, he needs love
Fathers who work hard to support their families also need the warmth and comfort of love from their loved ones
That's true baby, and I need love too
Love is an essential and indispensable human need that cannot be overlooked, not even by the songwriter himself
See those raindrops, rivers they need love
Even natural elements of the earth need love and care to keep the balance of the ecosystem intact
And the mountains and the valleys, they need love
The beauty of nature unparalleled, yet in all its grandness, even it needs the love of humanity and other natural forces
God forgive us, and send us more love from above
The songwriter prays to the Almighty to forgive humanity for the lack of love and to send more love from heaven above to heal the world
Don't find good love every day, we ought to think before we throw good love away
True love is a rare and precious gem that must not be thrown away at any cost, and people should realize its importance before taking any rash decision
Doesn't matter, what you are. A thief or a beggar or even a superstar
No matter what social status one might hold, every human being is the same when it comes to the most basic human need; love
As long as you were made by God above. Oh, I know, I know, you need love, we need love
Since every individual is created by God, each one deserves and needs love on this earth
Baby, oh, I need love, I need your love
The songwriter expresses his deep desire for physical and emotional love from his romantic partner
Standing in the need of love, I need love, I need it, I got to have it baby
A lyrical plea to his lover to give him the love and attention he deserves, and that he craves for
I'm still here cause I need love. I'm still with you dear cause I need your love
The songwriter is still going strong just because he found the love of his life who is still with him when he most needs her
And I know, oh yes, I know. Though you feel you don't need loving, you still need loving too, oh yes you do.
The song's protagonist tells his lover that even if she denies needing love from him, deep down inside, she requires love like the rest of us
It doesn't matter what you are, a thief or a beggar or a superstar
A reminder that love is a basic human need that transcends all racial, social, and economic barriers
As long as the Lord made you from above, I know, I know, you were made for love
The songwriter's unwavering belief that every human being was created for love and that they should embrace it
Cause love is what you need and understanding, oh understanding. You were made for love, sweet understanding
A message to all humans that love and understanding go hand-in-hand and that all of us were made to receive and give love
Why can't we see we were made for love? You were made for love baby, sweet understanding why can't we see, we (you) were made for love
The chorus is a call for change, urging humanity to open its eyes and see that love is the only way to bring peace in this world
What's the only thing that's gonna get us together? (Love's the only thing that's gonna make this cold-blooded world alright)
The only way to unite humanity amidst its diverse differences is through love and compassion for one another
I need a whole lot of love, sugar. I need a whole lot of sweet love
The songwriter's unapologetic demand for love expressed cleverly using sweet language
It's a fact, even the slimy seal needs love. All of the folks in jail need love. Even a mean old man needs love
The song's protagonist affirms that every living individual, regardless of their actions, ultimately need and deserve love
Contributed by Julian D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.