Richie quit the band in 1981 for a solo career. He released his self-titled debut in 1982. The album hit No. 3 on the charts and sold over 4 million copies. His follow up album, Can't Slow Down, sold over twice as many copies and won the Grammy for Album of the Year in '84. His third album, '86's Dancing on the Ceiling spawned such hits as Say You, Say Me, Dancing on the Ceiling, and Se La, but would be the end of his commercial success.
His 90's albums such as Back to Front, Louder Than Words, and Time all failed to achieve the previous decade's commercial success. Some of his recent work, such as the album Renaissance, has returned to his older style, hoping to achieve more success.
Eternity
Lionel Richie Lyrics
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There is a place out there I know, somewhere, for all eternity.
Here we stand all God's children together, we're trying to see where we belong.
With hills and valleys to conquer, it's time we whether the storm.
Everybody's looking for something, something they can hold onto.
We're lost in a sea of confusion. It's hard to know what to do.
There is a place for us, for all the world to see.
There is a place out there I know, for all eternity.
Where do we go, tell me sisters and brothers.
How much for what we do to be right? It's time that we look in the mirror.
It's time that we see the same light. I know everybody's searching now.
Why can't just all get along? It's time that we all come together.
It's time that we sing the same song.
[Chorus]
Whoa, yes {Oh, yes, oh yes} The sun will shine oh (I know, I know)
For all mankind oh {for all mankind}. Where we can find love oh love!
There is a place for us, for all the world to see.
There is a place out there I know,
[Lionel Richie] for all eternity.
[Chorus]
There is a place for us, for all the world to see.
There is a place, I know, for all eternity eternity eternity
[Lionel Richie]
For all eternity
The song "Eternity" by Lionel Richie speaks to the need for unity and hope in a world where we are constantly searching for meaning, purpose and belonging. The lyrics suggest that there is a place out there for all of us to see and that it exists for all eternity. It speaks to the universal longing for connection, peace and happiness that we all share as human beings.
The lyrics encourage us to look beyond our differences and recognize that we are all children of God trying to find our place in the world. In a world that is often divided by culture, race, religion and political ideology, the song urges us to find common ground and come together in love and unity. The lines "Everybody's looking for something, something they can hold onto. We're lost in a sea of confusion. It's hard to know what to do" captures the confusion that many of us feel as we navigate through life, searching for meaning and purpose.
Line by Line Meaning
There is a place for us, for all the world to see
There is a place where everyone can come together as one and it is visible to all.
There is a place out there I know, somewhere, for all eternity.
There is a forever dwelling where we truly belong.
Here we stand all God's children together, we're trying to see where we belong.
As God's children, we are seeking our place in this world.
With hills and valleys to conquer, it's time we whether the storm.
We have obstacles to overcome and must endure the hardships that come our way.
Everybody's looking for something, something they can hold onto.
People are searching for things to believe in.
We're lost in a sea of confusion. It's hard to know what to do.
We are overwhelmed by life's uncertainties and don't know where to turn.
There is a place for us, for all the world to see.
There is a place where people can come together and it is visible to all.
There is a place out there I know, for all eternity.
There is a forever dwelling where we truly belong.
Where do we go, tell me sisters and brothers.
We question where we are headed in life and look for guidance from one another.
How much for what we do to be right? It's time that we look in the mirror.
We must examine ourselves to determine what we need to do to be right.
It's time that we see the same light. I know everybody's searching now.
We need to see things from the same perspective and realize that we are all searching for the same thing.
Why can't just all get along? It's time that we all come together.
We need to put aside our differences and work towards unity.
It's time that we sing the same song.
We need to come together and work towards a common goal.
Whoa, yes The sun will shine oh (I know, I know) For all mankind oh . Where we can find love oh love!
There is hope for all of us to find love and happiness.
There is a place for us, for all the world to see.
There is a place where people can come together and it is visible to all.
There is a place out there I know, for all eternity.
There is a forever dwelling where we truly belong.
There is a place for us, for all the world to see.
There is a place where people can come together and it is visible to all.
There is a place, I know, for all eternity eternity eternity
There is a forever dwelling where we truly belong.
For all eternity
Forever and always.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ADAM R. YOUNG, PAUL VAN DYK
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