SWEET LOVE
Lionel Richie À³ÅµÀîÆæ Lyrics
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Show me a mountain so high
I'll show you love that'll last forever
Flying high, so high
Ah, show me a place where dreams are for dreamers
And all the things you wish come true, yeah
I'd wish the world had all happy people
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Sweet love
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Sweet love
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, ooh
Woo, hoo, hoo, hoo, hoo, hoo,
Sweet, sweet love
Sun shines over the rainbow
High on a hill
Take a ride on a magic carpet
And you know its for real
The world is filled with all the lonely people
Trying to find their way
All they need is a hand to guide them
To a brighter day
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Sweet love (sweet, sweet love)
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh (well, well)
Sweet love (sweet, sweet love)
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Woo, hoo, hoo, hoo, hoo, hoo, yeah
Sweet love
Sweet love that comes through the ages
Reach out and touch my soul
Gave my life so much meaning
And everyone a heart of gold
Oh, oh, oh, oh,
Sweet love (well, well, well)
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh (sweet, sweet, sweet love)
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh (sweet sweet, sweet sweet love)
Ooo ooo
Oh you needed love (ohh sweet love)
Sweet, sweet love
(Ohh ohh) Sweet love
I know you're searchin'
I know you're searchin', for a little love
A little peace and understanding
And I know it's been hard tryin' to find your way
But you got to keep on searchin' harder day by day
'Cause I want you, and you, you, you, you, you, you, you you and you
To stand on up, yes sir
Put a little love in your heart
And little heart in your love
Together we can make a way
Listen to me
Don't wonder to hard ah, of what I trying to say
'Cause it's love, love's the only way
Oh, nothin' but love
Oh oh (Love)
Sweet love (Sweet love, ow)
Oh, oh, oh, (When you're down and out and you can't see your way)
Sweet love (And you need a friend, well-ell-ell)
Oh, oh, oh, (Just call on love, love)
Sweet love (Sweet, sweet, sweet, sweet, sweet, sweet, sweet, sweet love)
The lyrics of Lionel Richie's song "Sweet Love" are essentially about the power of love to lift people up and bring them together. The song opens with a challenge for someone to show the singer the deepest river and highest mountain, as he promises to show them love that lasts forever. The lyrics then go on to describe a world where dreams come true and everyone is happy, where the sun shines over the rainbow and people ride on magic carpets. However, the reality of the world is that many people are lonely and lost, needing a helping hand to guide them to a brighter day. Even so, the singer reminds listeners to keep searching for love and peace, and to put a little heart in their love.
Overall, "Sweet Love" is a song about the transformative power of love and the need for people to come together and show compassion for one another. The song speaks to the deeply human desire for connection and belonging, and acknowledges the difficulties and challenges that many people face in trying to find happiness and meaning in their lives. By calling on people to recognize and embrace the power of love, the song offers a message of hope and inspiration that is just as relevant today as it was when it was first released.
Line by Line Meaning
Show me a river that's so deep
Show me something that's seemingly impossible.
Show me a mountain so high
Show me another something that's seemingly impossible.
I'll show you love that'll last forever
I can provide lasting love that overcomes any obstacle.
Flying high, so high
The feeling of being overcome with love is like soaring high above the clouds.
Ah, show me a place where dreams are for dreamers
Show me a place where people's dreams can come true.
And all the things you wish come true, yeah
Where you can have everything you could ever hope for.
I'd wish the world had all happy people
I'd like everyone in the world to be happy.
Then there'd be no more wishing to do
If everyone were happy, there'd be no more need to wish for happiness.
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
An expression of deep emotion.
Sweet love
Love that is pure and true.
Woo, hoo, hoo, hoo, hoo, hoo,
An expression of excitement and joy.
Sun shines over the rainbow
A metaphor for a happy, perfect world.
High on a hill
A place of peace and tranquility.
Take a ride on a magic carpet
Experience the beauty of the world with the person you love.
And you know its for real
This love is genuine and true.
The world is filled with all the lonely people
The world can be a lonely place for many people.
Trying to find their way
Searching for happiness and love.
All they need is a hand to guide them
All someone needs is someone to show them love and support.
To a brighter day
To a happier future.
Sweet love (sweet, sweet love)
Emphasizing the goodness and purity of love.
(well, well)
An expression of affirmation.
Woo, hoo, hoo, hoo, hoo, hoo, yeah
An expression of excitement and joy.
Sweet love
Love that is pure and true.
Sweet love that comes through the ages
Love that is timeless and everlasting.
Reach out and touch my soul
Connect with me on a deep emotional level.
Gave my life so much meaning
Love has given my life purpose and value.
And everyone a heart of gold
Everyone should have a good heart filled with love and kindness.
Oh, oh, oh, oh,
An expression of deep emotion.
(well, well, well)
An expression of affirmation.
(sweet, sweet, sweet love)
Emphasizing the goodness and purity of love.
(sweet sweet, sweet sweet love)
Emphasizing the goodness and purity of love.
Ooo ooo
An expression of deep emotion.
Oh you needed love (ohh sweet love)
You need pure and genuine love.
Sweet, sweet love
Love that is pure and true.
(Ohh ohh) Sweet love
Emphasizing the goodness and purity of love.
I know you're searchin'
You are searching for something more in life.
I know you're searchin', for a little love
You are searching for love.
A little peace and understanding
A calm and peaceful way of life.
And I know it's been hard tryin' to find your way
You have struggled in your path to finding love and happiness.
But you got to keep on searchin' harder day by day
Keep trying to find love and happiness, even when it's difficult.
'Cause I want you, and you, you, you, you, you, you, you you and you
I want everyone to find love and happiness.
To stand on up, yes sir
Take action and work towards finding love and happiness.
Put a little love in your heart
Fill your heart with love and kindness.
And little heart in your love
Love with all your heart.
Together we can make a way
Together we can find love and happiness.
Listen to me
Pay attention to me.
Don't wonder to hard ah, of what I trying to say
Don't think too hard, just listen to my words.
'Cause it's love, love's the only way
Love is the answer to finding happiness in life.
Oh, nothin' but love
Love is the most important thing in life.
Oh oh (Love)
Emphasizing the importance of love.
Sweet love (Sweet love, ow)
Love that is pure and true.
Oh, oh, oh, (When you're down and out and you can't see your way)
An expression of deep emotion.
Sweet love (And you need a friend, well-ell-ell)
Love that is supportive and kind.
Oh, oh, oh, (Just call on love, love)
An expression of deep emotion.
Sweet love (Sweet, sweet, sweet, sweet, sweet, sweet, sweet, sweet love)
Emphasizing the goodness and purity of love.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANITA BAKER, GARY BIAS, LOUIS A JOHNSON
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