Love Will Conquer All
Lionel Richie Lyrics

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Here we are
Out here me and you
Reaching out each other
Is all that we can do

Here we stand
Trying not to fall
There's no need to worry

Love will conquer all

Do you really want to know
Just how long love will last
Will all of the bad times pass
How can we make things right

Ooh and why
Why is the world so unkind,
We surely can find peace of mind
If we only see the light, can't we see that

Here we are
Out here me and you
Reaching out each other
Is all that we can do

Ooh here we stand
Trying not to fall
There's no need to worry
Love will conquer all

Can somebody tell me why
Why do our dreams go wrong
Why can't we all belong
Ooh, where do we start
Oh and tell me when
When will we ever learn
There's nowhere else we can turn
The truth is in our hearts, here we are together
Sometimes the road gets hard to travel
Sometimes the pains too much to bear
Sometimes when life seems to unravel
That's the time oh - to say
We're gonna make it anyway
Can't we see that

Here we are
Out here me and you
Reaching out each other
Is all that we can do

Here we stand
Trying not to fall

There's no need to worry
Love will conquer all

Overall Meaning

The song 'Love Will Conquer All' by Lionel Richie emphasizes the importance of love in overcoming all the hardships and struggles of life. The song begins with Richie and his loved one being together, trying to make things right in their relationship. Despite not knowing how long the love will last and if all the bad times will pass, they know that they can find peace in each other's support. Richie questions why the world can be unkind and asks if we can only see the light, can't we see that love will conquer all.

The second verse highlights the confusion and uncertainties that come with life. Richie asks why do dreams go wrong, and why can't we all belong? He wants to know where to start and when will we ever learn. In times of difficulty, coming back to the love that is shared between two people and in one's heart can help overcome the challenges.

The chorus reflects the hope that love brings. Richie believes that there is no need to worry about falling because love will conquer all. The power of love is strong enough to conquer all the difficulties that come in life.

Line by Line Meaning

Here we are
We find ourselves in this moment and in this place

Out here me and you
Alone together in this vast world

Reaching out each other
Extending ourselves to connect with one another

Is all that we can do
It may seem like it's not enough, but it's all we have

Here we stand
We are present and accounted for

Trying not to fall
We're doing our best not to fail

There's no need to worry
Anxiety won't change the outcome

Love will conquer all
The power of love can overcome any obstacle

Do you really want to know
Are you prepared for the truth?

Just how long love will last
The lifespan of love is unpredictable

Will all of the bad times pass
There will be difficult moments, but they will eventually fade

How can we make things right
We must strive to fix what is broken

Ooh and why
A plea for answers to life's mysteries

Why is the world so unkind
The cruelty of humanity is hard to comprehend

We surely can find peace of mind
Despite the chaos, we can experience inner calmness

If we only see the light, can't we see that
If we focus on positivity, we can find hope

Can somebody tell me why
Searching for answers and guidance

Why do our dreams go wrong
The disappointment when expectations don't match reality

Why can't we all belong
The desire to be accepted and valued

Ooh, where do we start
Daunted by the tasks at hand

Oh and tell me when
A plea for a timeline

When will we ever learn
Hoping for progress and growth

There's nowhere else we can turn
All options have been exhausted

The truth is in our hearts, here we are together
Our innermost feelings guide us, and we are in this situation alongside one another

Sometimes the road gets hard to travel
Life can be difficult and overwhelming

Sometimes the pains too much to bear
The burden of emotions can be unbearable

Sometimes when life seems to unravel
When everything falls apart

That's the time oh - to say
This is the moment when we must declare

We're gonna make it anyway
Despite the difficulties, we will persevere

Can't we see that
Let's recognize the power of love