Less Is More
Love Laura Lyrics
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I don't name cats with 'Rover', I don't take what I can buy
I don't walk a mile for a cigarette at the corner store
I don't fantasize of the happiness in being poor
I d'nuh, I d'nuh, I do not always think less is more
Come-c, come-a down to the town, to the town
To the place where the people say
Gimme, gimme joy, gimme love
Gimme peace, gimme places without walls
Walla, walla gone 'cause I cannot find a one
Who has done a thing to make him stay
Travel to the city where they're hammering the sound of freedom
Travel to the city where they're ringing out the bell of love
Travel to the city where they're singing out the song of justice
I d'nuh, I d'nuh, I do not always think less is more
I don't seek tribulation, I don't dance fast when it's slow
I weigh the situation, I try to speak what I know
I don't walk a mile for a cigarette at the corner store
I don't fantasize of the happiness in being poor
I d'nuh, I d'nuh, I do not always think less is more
The lyrics to Love Laura's song "Less Is More" describe a person who doesn't conform to societal expectations or succumb to materialism. They don't walk hunched over or look down to see high, meaning they have confidence and self-assurance. They don't name their cats with common names like "Rover," and they don't take what they can buy, indicating that they don't believe in materialism. The person doesn't walk a mile for a cigarette or fantasize about being poor because they understand the negative consequences of such practices.
The chorus goes on to say that the person is traveling to a city where the sound of freedom, love, and justice is ringing out. They want joy, love, peace, and places without walls- a longing for human connection and a sense of freedom. The song suggests that people should weigh the situation, speak what they know, and not seek tribulation.
Overall, "Less Is More" is an insightful commentary on the societal pressure to conform, the desire for freedom, and the importance of staying true to oneself even when it's difficult.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't walk bending over, I don't look down to see high
I don't allow myself to be dominated by the opinions of others, and I don't have an inferiority complex
I don't name cats with 'Rover', I don't take what I can buy
I don't conform to societal norms, and I don't have a materialistic mindset
I don't walk a mile for a cigarette at the corner store
I don't waste my time or energy on trivial things
I don't fantasize of the happiness in being poor
I don't romanticize poverty as a source of happiness or fulfillment
I d'nuh, I d'nuh, I do not always think less is more
I recognize that sometimes more is necessary to achieve greater happiness or fulfillment
Come-c, come-a down to the town, to the town
Come down to the town where the people share similar beliefs
To the place where the people say
To where people speak freely and openly
Tear it, tear it down to the ground, to the ground on the seventh day
Destroy the corrupt systems that have been in place for too long, on a day of rest
Gimme, gimme joy, gimme love
I desire happiness and love
Gimme peace, gimme places without walls
I desire peace and the freedom of movement without physical or metaphorical barriers
Walla, walla gone 'cause I cannot find a one
The people who share my beliefs and values are hard to find
Who has done a thing to make him stay
Nobody has taken action to address the injustices that exist
Travel to the city where they're hammering the sound of freedom
Go to a city where people are actively fighting for freedom and justice
Travel to the city where they're ringing out the bell of love
Go to a city where love and compassion are celebrated and prioritized
Travel to the city where they're singing out the song of justice
Go to a city where people are passionate about achieving justice and equality
I don't seek tribulation, I don't dance fast when it's slow
I don't actively seek out challenges or complications, and I don't unnecessarily rush through life
I weigh the situation, I try to speak what I know
I carefully consider the circumstances before making decisions, and I speak honestly and confidently about my beliefs
I don't walk a mile for a cigarette at the corner store
I value my time and energy, and I don't waste them on trivial things
I don't fantasize of the happiness in being poor
I recognize that poverty is not a source of happiness or fulfillment
I d'nuh, I d'nuh, I do not always think less is more
I understand that sometimes more is necessary to achieve greater happiness or fulfillment
Lyrics © SHAPIRO BERNSTEIN & CO. INC.
Written by: LAURA LOVE
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