People
Matt Monro Lyrics


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People,
People who need people,
Are the luckiest people in the world
We're children, needing other children
And yet letting a grown-up pride
Hide all the need inside
Acting more like children than children
Lovers are very special people
They're the luckiest people in the world
With one person one very special person
A feeling deep in your soul
Says you were half now you're whole
No more hunger and thirst

But first be a person who needs people
People who need people
Are the luckiest people in the world
With one person one very special person
A feeling deep in your soul
Says you were half now you're whole
No more hunger and thirst
But first be a person who needs people




People who need people
Are the luckiest people in the world

Overall Meaning

The song "People" by Matt Monro is a powerful ode to human relationships and the need for human connection. The opening lines of the song, "People, people who need people, are the luckiest people in the world" immediately set the theme that human beings require each other to live a fulfilling life. Furthermore, the song acknowledges the fact that despite growing up and trying to mask our need for others, we are still, in essence, "children needing other children". This line points to the importance of interdependence and the fact that no one can exist in isolation.


Throughout the song, Monro highlights the importance of love and how it can make one feel complete. The line "With one person, one very special person, a feeling deep in your soul says you were half now you're whole, no more hunger and thirst" emphasizes that love is a powerful force that fills a void that cannot be filled by anything else. The song's message is clear: To truly experience happiness and fulfillment, one must first be a person who needs people.


Overall, "People" is a touching song that encourages listeners to connect with others on a deeper level and embrace the interdependence that exists at the core of human nature.


Line by Line Meaning

People,
The human race - every one of us


People who need people,
Individuals who depend on others for social, emotional, and psychological support


Are the luckiest people in the world
These people are blessed and fortunate, as they have meaningful relationships in their lives


We're children, needing other children
We all have an inner child within us that desires for companionship and understanding


And yet letting a grown-up pride
An adult form of arrogance that prevents us from seeking help or support from others


Hide all the need inside
Our needs and desires remain unfulfilled because we are not courageous enough to express them


Acting more like children than children
Our actions demonstrate a lack of maturity and wisdom, as we ignore our own needs and refuse to connect with others


Lovers are very special people
Romantic partners are unique and valuable individuals in our lives


They're the luckiest people in the world
Those who are in love are extremely fortunate as they have found each other


With one person, one very special person
One particular individual, who holds a very important role in our lives


A feeling deep in your soul
An intense emotion that resonates within us


Says you were half, now you're whole
Finding this special person brings a sense of completeness to our lives


No more hunger and thirst
We are no longer searching for something to fill a void in our lives


But first be a person who needs people
Before seeking romantic love, we must learn to be vulnerable and seek support from others


People who need people,
Individuals who depend on others for social, emotional, and psychological support


Are the luckiest people in the world
These people are blessed and fortunate, as they have meaningful relationships in their lives




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bob Merrill, Jule Styne

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Kho Muzika

nice uploadđź‘Śđź‘Ťbut only in Mono version. is there any Stereo Version of this song, anyone? please.... thanks

C Norma

Curious to hear the B side of Born Free
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